It's said that small business is the backbone of any economy. Starting a small business is a huge gamble in today's market, and banks are skittish about loaning money without a tangible asset or backup funds to claim if things go south. That's where equity crowdfunding comes in.

Want the truth about equity crowdfunding? Here we examine the pros and cons to equity crowdfunding. We report the facts, you decide.

A new, more technologically savvy and potentially extremely profitable investment tool is now available. What is this called? Equity Crowdfunding.