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 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 25, 2020
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Anna
How to: Facebook Live
We’ve been doing online events for a while as the PledgeMe team, and in this changing world we thought it would be useful to share our 8 point process to run a good Live 🙂 1) Decide format: Solo or […]
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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 10, 2020
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Emma Goodman
Debunking the ‘Crowd in the Cloud’ crowdfunding myth: Why your crowd will be your best backers
Is your business ready to grow, and are you considering crowdfunding as a way to raise capital? Great! Many companies have successfully received investment through crowdfunding in Australia and New Zealand. However, it’s important to be aware that crowdfunding will […]
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February 12, 2020
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Emma Goodman
How to crowdsource a new CEO (and give up the founder reins)
With this article we want to walk you through the process we took to bring in a new leader – so we can hopefully help some other founders out there think about how to make the next step in their leadership journey.
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January 15, 2020
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Anna
Why setting (and measuring) impact goals is so important.
One of the biggest aspects of self identifying as a social enterprise is being clear on the positive impact you want to make through the course of doing business. You need a sustainable model with impact baked into the core […]
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December 3, 2019
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Emma Goodman
The 3 Cs: How to know if your company is ready for Equity Crowdfunding
Have you ever asked yourself the question “Should I crowdfund?” Equity crowdfunding can be a great option for small to medium sized businesses who are looking to take the next step in their growth. Inviting your customers and supporters to […]
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September 23, 2019
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Emma Goodman
Crowdsourcing a constitution (that works for equity crowdfunding in Australia)
Shareholders’ agreements are a common expectation with investment in Australia, but they are problematic when it comes to equity crowdfunding. This is because any changes to the shareholders’ agreement generally require agreement, and signatures, from all shareholders. There is an alternative, and […]
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July 22, 2019
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Anna
Deadline Magic: what it is and why it works (with crowdfunding examples)
We’ve all had that assignment that we couldn’t possibly bring us to do…until the night before it was due. We all need a deadline. For everything in life: assignments, brazilian waxes, renewing our pre-pay mobile plan. And investing. With every equity […]
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