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Q&A: “Can I start a GoFundMe for my business??”

GoFundMe is used for personal fundraisers of all kinds—but could you use it to raise money for your business idea??

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Episode 2451

From Burlington, Vermont, we've got Aisha on the line. She's crafted a niche for herself with a soap-making business, but recent personal challenges have thrown a wrench in her operations. Now, she's considering crowdfunding as a lifeline. Here's what she wants to know: can you set up a GoFundMe as a fundraiser for your business?
"Hello, it's Aisha from Burlington, Vermont. I've been running an artisanal soap-making business for a couple of years now, but it hasn’t really taken off. With some recent challenges in my personal life, funding operations has become tough. I thought about starting a GoFundMe to support my business. Is this a good idea or a terrible one? Either way, do you have any other creative ideas?"
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