In April 2012, President Obama and Congress passed the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act in support of entrepreneurship and small business growth. The JOBS Act is designed to encourage small business and startup funding by easing federal regulations and allowing individuals to become investors.
Since the passing of the JOBS Act, we’ve seen an increase in the usage of crowdfunding platforms such as Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and Fundable. These crowdfunding platforms have helped fund everything from startups, film and music projects, non-profits, and. . . (READ MORE)
Article by: Jamie Farrell
Published at: Forbes.com
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