In a down economy, it’s difficult for entrepreneurs to access the capital needed to build their venture from the ground up. Luckily, projects can now be funded by a powerful combination of the social Internet and generous networks of friends, colleagues, and communities. This model is called “crowdfunding” and is sweeping the startup nation by storm. It seem s to be an entrepreneurs dream,. bit are there problems in the way?
Check out the below infographic on how to navigate the new crowdfunding landscape (click image for larger view).
| Budget | Title | Location | Quotes | RFP# | |
| 1. | $15,000 - $30,000 | Website for Professional Accreditation Servic | Ashgrove , | 3/8 (5 Avail) | 35368 |
| 2. | $15,000 - $30,000 | Retail Website for Gifts and Souvenirs | Sydney , NSW | 4/8 (4 Avail) | 35369 |
| 3. | $1000 - $2499 | E-Commerce Website for Fashion and Accessorie | Singapore , | 1/8 (7 Avail) | 35370 |
| 4. | $1000 - $2499 | Social Website for Students | Elizabeth , NJ | 4/8 (4 Avail) | 35367 |
| 5. | $1000 - $2499 | PHP Programming for IT Community | Moscow , | 0/8 (8 Avail) | 35377 |
| 6. | $250 - $499 | Shopping Cart Integration | College Station , TX | 1/8 (7 Avail) | 35372 |
| 7. | $250 - $499 | Logo for IT Community | Moscow , | 2/8 (6 Avail) | 35376 |
| 8. | $100 - $249 | Flash Banner for IT Community | Moscow , | 1/8 (7 Avail) | 35375 |
It’s possible that Congress might just have gotten one right. When does that ever happen? Â Both chambers of Congress passed the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act (H.R. 3606), to the accompaniment of much bally-hoo. The bill, which has be