Think you have the next big idea but lack the resources to make it happen? Crowdfunding sites might be your best shot. Sites such as Kickstarter, Indiegogo, RocketHub, and Crowdrise have led the growth of crowdfunding from $530 million in 2009 to almost
$2.7 billion in 2012, and will reach $5 billion
and beyond by the start of 2014. The Internet
is the ideal medium for crowdfunding because it
allows individuals and organizations in need of
funds and investors to reach one another from all
over the globe.