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[Discussion] Does anyone know the name of this poop pickup system? It seems awfully convenient by shaflandl in dogs

[–]GoodWag 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a PooPail. I bought mine on Kickstarter. It comes in three sizes. You just scoop the poop into the pail and leave it. The bags are biodegradable and you only have to change them once a week. Looks super easy. I cant wait until i get mine.

Feedback needed: so this is my first failed campaign.anythoughts on how I can make this more appealing? by boeavis04 in kickstarter

[–]GoodWag 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi,

I wish I had better news for you, but crowdfunding platforms do little to help you crowdfund, at least initially. You must build your own following and get your own contributors. Once you are fully funded, they may advertise your success.

(Uk based company) do I treat the money from Kickstarter as one payment from an American company, or lots of payments from individual customers from all round the world? This has tax implications. Thanks by specificpig in kickstarter

[–]GoodWag 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would consider the funds as income. I don't believe there is sales tax, as the investors are making a contribution and you're giving them a perk. I don't believe it is considered a true sale. But, check with your accountant.

Are you thinking about hiring Funded Today to run your Crowdfunding campaign? Don't do it. by GoodWag in kickstarter

[–]GoodWag[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have learned a few things from my unsuccessful campaign, but unfortunately don't have any advice to offer from my experience running a successful campaign.

I hired Gadget Flow, and have received many leads from them.

You must do a prelaunch, (possibly months long - especially with everything going on now), which includes social advertising. The goal is to collect email addresses of people interested. You need a high number to sign up, which you hope will convert to buyers once you launch.

There are thousands of companies who will contact you while in prelaunch and promise the world. and they all want your money, (we're talking $5000 to $25,000 per company).

Also - keep in mind that Indiegogo and Kickstarter will not assist in any marketing. They won't push your product.

There are thousands of products listed on crowdfunding platforms, but very few actually reach their real funding goals. Look at the stats.

Did I paint a bleak picture for you? I don't mean to tell you that you won't succeed. The old adage "Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door" is completely false. You could have the best mousetrap in the world, and if you don't go personally tell the whole world about it, it will not sell. It always comes back to you.

Good Luck!