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You can find this information on the page:

1. What is Startnext?

2. How does Startnext work?

3. Why does Startnext exist?

4. How much does Startnext cost?

5. How to use Startnext

Startnext is a website.
Many people help an idea there.
They give money.
This is called: Crowd-funding.
Crowd-funding means: Many people give money together for one idea.

A person has an idea.
They want to start a project or build a business.
They need money for this.
The person starts a project on Startnext.
They explain their idea.
For example with a text, with pictures, or with a video.

The person says:

• How much money they need.

• What the money will be used for.

• What supporters will receive as a thank you.

Then anyone can help.
For example by making a donation.
Or they buy a thank-you reward.

Startnext has existed since 2010.
The founders are called Denis and Tino.
They saw: Many people with ideas have similar problems.

For example:

• They want to become better known.

• They are looking for a community.

• They need money.

• They want to know if their idea is good.

• They want to meet other people who can help.

Startnext helps with all of these things.
On Startnext you can show your idea.
And many people can support the idea.

You only have to pay if your project is successful.
This means: You only receive the money once you have collected enough.
Then Startnext deducts the costs.
This happens before you receive the money.
When you start a project, you choose a project type.
There are the following types:

• Raising money for a creative project (green)

• Raising money for a non-profit organisation (pink)

• Raising money for a personal cause (orange)

Then you can choose from different packages.
There are the following packages:

• Basic

• Pro

• Premium

Each package costs money.
Each package has different features.
This way you can choose the package that suits you best.
The costs are then fixed.
So you know from the start how much extra money you need to plan for.
This helps you plan your funding goal better.
The money for the costs comes from the people who support your project.
You will receive an invoice.
It shows how much the costs are.

There are no people who receive money from the profit.
The profit stays at Startnext.
This allows the team to work well for everyone.

1. Sign up and create a project

You sign up at www.startnext.com. This is free.
Then you create your project.
You will need:

• a description of your idea

• a video

• pictures

• how much money you need

• how long your project will run

2. Set your thank-you rewards

You give your supporters a thank you.
This could be for example:

• Products

• Special experiences

• Small tokens of appreciation

3. Prepare your project

Before your project starts, there is a preparation time.
During this time you receive feedback.
You can improve your project.
When everything is ready, the funding phase begins.

4. Spread the word

Tell many people about your project.
For example through:

• Social networks

• Emails to many people at once

• Newspapers or blogs

If many people know about your project, you will receive more money.