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What's interesting about this discussion is that you have business owners with entirely different businesses, products, needs, goals and perspectives using Kickstarter slightly differently. It is because each individual and or business is so different that boiler plate, step by step, how to instruct...

Hey Sam, I realize you are in the UK and your question concerns VAT rather than income tax issues here in America, but I thought this article might be helpful: m While I do not know the answer to your question and it's probably best addressed by a tax professional, here are my thoughts nonetheless: ...

Hi Sam, I agree with you that mitigation of risk is a very good reason to do a Kickstarter project. However, meaningful conclusions require sufficient data (clicks and visibility) which in turn requires promotion. Let's use your project as an example: You have been in business for a number of years ...

One question for both Sal and James (others?) - How do you figure out this "Conversion"? It is pretty easy to get video views from Kickstarter - but how do you get total page views? Unless you have total page views how could you possibly know what your "conversion" is? Fred Hi F...

Hi Sharon, First - I am assuming that this is your Kickstarter project, please let me know if it's not: m With nine days left in your campaign, my recommendation to you would be to focus on your local community where your influence and impact will be strongest. Your funding goals are reasonable and ...

Hey Karl,

I've noticed your comments and posts and look forward to seeing more from you.

Thanks,

James

Hi Diane, It sounds as though you will be coming into KS strong and with a following. With that you should be able to do quite well. I do think you can gain quite a few backers from Kickstarter independent of your tribe. But it will be because of you existing tribe and the enthusiasm and momentum th...

Hi Diane, I suspect that some of the conclusions you are reaching may be incomplete, incorrect or both. While it's true that Kickstarter can be a valuable test ground for products or ideas, many project creators never actually benefit from this potential. The overwhelming reason for this I believe i...

Hi Diane, There are many variables that come into play when establishing rewards and pricing. The more options you add the more complicated it becomes. I would suggest a "less is more" approach to start as it will be easier and safer to set up and better for backers to make decisions. Ther...

Hi Leo, Kickstarter states "With some projects, we'll make exceptions for what we consider sensible sets" I disagree with your categorization that Kickstarter allowed Lima and Blink(1) to offer multiple quantities without good cause. It is easy to make a case why one person would want or e...