Virtual realities might soon be a place to raise real money.

By Melissa Busch

She also encourages newcomers to attend TechSoup’s weekly virtual meetings each Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. PST. “A kind mentor can help show you the ropes,” she says. “You don’t have to be a techie to succeed — you just need an imagination.”

3. Don’t buy everything. Once you get inside, you’ll be faced with plenty of offers to buy this and that. “Sign up for the free account,” Tenby says. “There is plenty of free stuff out there.”