CROWDFUNDING FOR BEGINNERS 1. Have daft idea that sounds fun but nobody has ever brought to market because a. Market is too small b. Production costs are too high c. Idea is utterly impractical d. Idea is a stupid novelty that seems like a good idea when reading about it online but nobody will actually buy once it comes out 2. Create basic website that looks very impressive but doesn't actually commit to any proper info. Ask a friend who knows The Photoshops to make some concept images so it looks like you have your shit together. In the "About Us" section, have a small selection of naff photos of you and the friends you've roped in for the ride, giving everyone a job title including the words "Director", "CEO", or "Manager". Grow a silly beard, start wearing flannel shirt. 3. CROWDFUND THE HELL OUT OF IT 4. Spend money of booze and hookers. 5. Occasionally release updates to investors, again using The Photoshops friend (aka Creative Director) to fabricate photos of your 'progress'. HEY GUYS WE'RE MAKING GREAT PROGRESS *insert faked photos of product* BUT NEED MORE MONEYS! 6. Repeat stages 3 to 5 until investors catch on. 7. LOLZ TERMS AND CONDITIONS I AIN'T GOTTA DO SHIT 8. Sell everything you bought along the way and move somewhere new where investors can never find you, and can live off the grid as a self sufficient vegan in a house powered by self satisfaction alone.