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Attracting businesses support

Updated over a month ago

Local businesses can be powerful allies in your crowdfunding journey. They can support your project through donations, promotion, or in-kind contributions - and there are plenty of good reasons for them to get involved.

Types of business support

Businesses can help by:

  • Making financial donations

  • Offering materials or equipment

  • Providing expertise or services

  • Promoting your campaign

  • Hosting fundraising events

  • Connecting you with their networks

When to approach businesses

Timing is crucial:

  • Wait until you have at least 20-30 backers

  • Show there's community support for your idea

  • Have a clear, professional pitch ready

  • Allow enough time for decisions to be made

  • Don't leave it until the last week

How to approach businesses

  1. Do your research:

    • Identify businesses that align with your project

    • Find the right person to contact

    • Understand what might motivate them to help

  2. Make your approach:

    • Email first to introduce your project

    • Offer to meet and discuss further

    • Bring a simple information pack

    • Show your Spacehive page on a laptop/tablet

    • Be clear about what you're asking for

  3. Focus your pitch on:

    • Local impact and benefits

    • Current community support

    • How they'll be recognised

    • Specific ways they can help

    • What's in it for them

Making it worthwhile

Offer businesses:

  • Recognition on your project page

  • Social media mentions

  • Local press opportunities

  • Involvement in launch events

  • Regular updates on progress

  • Thanks in project communications

Remember

  • Be professional and prepared

  • Don't just ask for money

  • Follow up but don't pressure

  • Keep communication clear

  • Thank and update supporters

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