Call Me Crazy...

[ncsvoboda7]

So I had this crazy idea last night of using a crowd funding site such as GoFundMe to raise startup cash for an automotive repair shop.

 

I am hoping that our business plan will be enticing enough for many in our area to give a buck or two but I was wondering about adding in some small incentive for those who give a certain amount.

 

Anyone have any ideas on cheap services or give always that I could offer at certain level of pledges?

 

For instance maybe a hand wash and a barbeque at our grand opening if they give $10. Or a free oil change and T-shirt if they give $20.

 

All ideas ae welcome!

[Joe Marconi]

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[ncsvoboda7]

Yes we definitely have defined a target market in our area and plan to reach this market specifically. Also I agree completely that most business owners are all too eager to drop directly to the bottom line when it comes to competing with competition. At the center of our business model is the fact that we compete of added value and not simply on price.

 

We are planning to leave a name off this crowd funding venture for the moment and simply describe the main aspects of our competitive advantage to others.

[mccannable]

I think these types of funding work if you have a large built in audience like family that donates. The successful campaigns come from kick starter with revolutionary (of sorts) projects.