Have you ever wondered why your local newspaper or television show always seems to take a big national story and relate it to your city? This is because local is what sells; People care more about what affects their own community than the rest of the world.

How do you deal with the situation where you’re supposed to innovate but have no budget?

Fundraising has always been a leading source of income for many organisations such as community groups, sporting clubs, and the Parents and Friends (or Parents and Citizens) Associations of schools. With only limited financial aid from governments, nearly all of these establishments would not be financially viable without the great and tireless fundraising exploits of their members. For example sporting clubs charge membership fees but with expenses ever growing, it would not be feasible for them to exist financially without fundraising.

Most important to any non-profit organization is fundraising.

Exit opportunities for entrepreneurs and angel investors have changed dramatically in just the past few years. Companies are getting sold early than ever before. Tech companies are often sold only one or two years from start up.