Getting Started with Crowdund Investing In a Day ForDummies shows small business owners what they can do now toprepare for crowdfund investing since the signing of the 2012 JOBSAct into law.It includes an overview of how crowdfunding came about;the steps you can take to get ready for CFI once it isavailable, and ways you can make your company or business projectattractive to investors.* The origins of the JOBS Act* Working within the legal standards and processesfor the business and investor side of crowdfunding* Requirements for investors,internet-intermediaries, and small businesses* Shopping for the best crowdfund investingplatformThis e-book also links to an online component at Dummies.comthat extends the topic into step-by-step tutorials and other"beyond the book" content including: advice andarticles on how to find a startup worth funding; information on thefuture of crowdfunding; pros and cons of CrowdFunding; an exclusive"Part of Tens" chapter; and more.

Introduction 1Chapter 1: Tapping a New Source of Business Funding 3Chapter 2: Financing a Startup or Small Business 13Chapter 3: Picturing Your Crowd 27Chapter 4: Working with an Online Investing Platform 39Chapter 5: Making Your Pitch and Recruiting Investors 53Chapter 6: Where to Go from Here 65