The first time I heard the term ‘The three F’s’ was in one of my Masters of Entrepreneurship classes on finance. Our guest lecturer mentioned the way early-stage start-ups could raise money from the three F’s with a bit of […]
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December 14, 2020
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Emma Goodman
PledgeMe’s Top 10 Feel-good Crowdfunding Moments from 2020
Arguably, most people would agree that 2020 has been a tough year. The toughest, for some of us. Businesses across the world have had to adjust, restructure or shut their doors permanently, the Covid-19 business climate proving to be too […]
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September 14, 2020
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Emma Goodman
3 Reasons Why Equity Crowdfunding is Good for Business (with Real Company Examples)
Here are the three reasons why a successful equity crowdfunding campaign is good for business. It: Boosts brand awareness Boosts sales Forces a full review of business operations In this article, we’ll delve into each of the above-reasons why equity […]
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July 6, 2020
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Emma Goodman
5 Equity Crowdfunding Myths Busted
As New Zealand’s first licensed equity crowdfunding platform and one of the first in Australia, PledgeMe has seen a lot of misconceptions about equity crowdfunding over the years on the part of companies considering their capital raising options. However, there […]
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April 29, 2020
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Emma Goodman
Disability rights are human rights
A few years ago, I realised I was a feminist. It was a bit of a shock, as for years I had scoffed at the idea that feminism was needed. I’d been brought up on a healthy dose of 80’s […]
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April 20, 2020
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Emma Goodman
Your crowd can get you through this crisis: How PledgeMe is supporting businesses during Covid-19
With the world’s economy looking rather grim in the current climate of Covid-19, it’s fair to say that businesses in New Zealand and Australia are doing it tough. However, it’s not all doom and gloom. Many businesses are learning to […]
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April 17, 2020
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Emma Goodman
The Battle for Dunedin’s Chocolate Dream: Ocho’s Crowdfunding Story
On New Zealand’s beautiful South Island lies a small, historic city of less than 200,000 inhabitants. The serene harbour views and quiet, picturesque laneways of Dunedin belie the sheer force of will of the town’s inhabitants. This is the story […]
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April 1, 2020
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Emma Goodman
How to Human in a Time of Crisis: Lessons from a Facebook Live
Humaning – Being a good human. Trying to act in ways that can only be described as being human. We’re experiencing an unprecedented period of history. Covid-19 has shaken up the world in many ways, and changed our day-to-day lives […]
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March 19, 2020
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Emma Goodman
How to work from home as a team
With the world taking precautions against the rapid spread of coronavirus, working from home has become the new norm for many who’d usually be in the office. The #WFH hashtag has been trending, with many freelancers and digital nomads offering […]
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March 16, 2020
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Emma Goodman
How crowdfunding and crowdsourcing go hand in hand: Bird in a Cage’s case
To me, birds are a symbol of freedom. Birds were created to soar over this earth, their little bodies fragile but their wings powerful. Sadly, humankind invented cages to trap and keep these beautiful creatures and clip their wings so […]
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