For over a decade, board games have been dominating Kickstarter. But making them isn't easy, especially when you need to find someone to handle complex plastic manufacturing for you! So how do you find a company that can manufacture all those beautiful plastic minis? What's the difference between PVC and...

When the creators of board game Catacombs launched the 3rd edition, they turned to Kickstarter. Elzra Games’ Aron West discusses his experience in crowdfunding.

International shipping is a monster. On the surface, it seems like getting products from point A to point B. But doing that involves dealing with complex logistics, handling unpredictable events, and managing your customers' expectations. It's very easy to send items to the wrong address and run out of inventory....

Getting started in eCommerce can be tricky. Even with all the wonderful eCommerce software like Shopify and WooCommerce, it still takes hours of setup even if you're tech-savvy. What if you just want to start selling online without all the hassle? Thankfully, PayPal has a very user-friendly option for entrepreneurs...

Plan on taking your board game idea to Kickstarter? There are a lot of games out there, and you need a way to prove yours is worth playing! Getting reviews is one way to do this, but it's not the only way. You can also make an online board game...

You've been working on your board game for years. Or perhaps you've created a new, fantastic technological wonder and you just need a little bit of funding to make it a reality. No matter what you've done, you put your heart into it. You've designed it, tested it, gone to...

Nothing beats making your ideas tangible. Creating a product prototype is how you do that. This is the process that turns concepts into realities. When you have a prototype, you can test, refine, and perfect your design before mass production. But it’s not always a straight path to get there....

After running 10 successful Kickstarters, we think it’s pretty safe to say that Don Moyer of Calamityware is something of an expert in running a crowdfunding campaign or two.

Maybe you’re thinking about running a crowdfunding campaign – where do you start? There are a hundred websites and guides which count down the steps to successful crowdfunding, but what about the abstracts, such as building community and engaging with them?

 Running a business can be tough because it’s hard to know how much you’re going to sell. But running a Kickstarter can be even tougher, because not only do you not know how much you’re going to sell, but you don’t know how much you’re going to need to...

Creating a board game can be really difficult! First, you have to create a design and play-test it until it's a great game. You have to build a business around it in order to raise funds, market, and eventually sell it. Of course, then there's the small matter of actually...

Social media can be a great way to market your Shopify store – but only if you know how to use it. You can reach new customers, build relationships, and grow your brand – but only if you go in with a plan. That’s why a good social media strategy...