Can Crowdfunding Help You?

Can Crowdfunding Help You?

Are you looking to launch a new product or service or raise money for someone with insurmountable medical bills? Check out these top “crowdfunding” sites to find the one to help you the most:

www.kickstarter.com – Tens of thousands of users have used this site to finance art, comics, fashion design, games and music. It has to be a specific project, and it’s not for charities or personal financing needs.

www.indiegogo.com – This site approves donation-based fundraising for things like music, personal finance, and charities. One of the most funded projects was the “Let’s Build A Tesla Museum.” Their goal was $850,000 and they received $1.3 million from 33,253 funders.

www.rockethub.com – This site welcomes art, science, business, and social good projects. It partners with A&E TV, which supports selected projects with contributions, in addition to potential national exposure.

www.gofundme.com – Patients and relatives are using this site to raise thousands to pay for such things as surgeries and cancer treatments. Each donation page must be linked to a valid Facebook profile.

About the Author

Brandon Lau grew up in Kailua and currently resides in Honolulu with his wife Andee and children Caylah, Elijah, and David. His eighteen years in real estate led him to become a Partner at ChaneyBrooks Choice Advisors. Over the past 10 years he has developed the team and systems that has created a high level of service and value for his clients.

What differentiates Brandon and his team is his consultative approach to real estate. He advises clients with relevant data and expert insight to help them make the best choices in real estate. Good choices in planning for long term dispositions, negotiating for the best price or knowing when not to pursue an investment are ways his consultative services will give you an advantage in the marketplace. His bottom line is providing service with the utmost integrity and expertise.