WEBINAR WEDNESDAY: How to Build a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign

On this week’s free webinar, host and SBDC director Kelly Bearden will be joined by SBDC consultant James Thomsen, who specializes in business planning, funding sources, and eCommerce. Thomsen will discuss four models of crowdfunding for small businesses and startups to raise money, how to design a campaign, and budgeting. A one-page checklist to use before campaign launch will be provided to registrants. 

Prior to the SBDC, Thomsen retired as president of Outdoor International at VF Corporation where he was responsible for acquisitions that included Eastpak, Kipling, Vans, The North Face and others.  

Bearden will begin the webinar with a look at the economy and key business-related updates.  

Questions from attendees will be taken.   

This marks the 372nd episode of the “Webinar Wednesday” business series that provides news and information helpful to employers and business owners.  

The CSU Bakersfield SBDC provides free one-on-one help to small business owners. New and existing businesses can go to https://csubsbdc.com/ for more information or to sign up to meet with a business advisor at no cost.