Statistics from last year’s Black Friday/Cyber Monday vary. Sales in the US alone, topped somewhere between $7.4bn and $29bn. Either way, it’s a phenomenon which grows annually – creating bargains but also – all too often – conning many customers into...

Crowdfunding online is a fantastic way to bring a product to market. It offers a fast path to finances with minimal upfront costs. In addition, having your product on sites like Kickstarter or Indiegogo acts as an advertising tool which...