Investing in Small Businesses

Among the riskiest, and most profitable, investment opportunities is owning a small business.  Though the failure rate is high, those that do work out can often turn relatively small initial stakes into millions of dollars in net worth.  Most of America's largest corporations began as small businesses that grew over time.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Investing in Small Businesses Among the riskiest, and most profitable, investment opportunities is owning a small business.  Though the failure rate is high, those that do work out can often turn relatively small initial stakes into millions of dollars in net worth.  Most of America's largest corporations began as small businesses that grew over time. Joshua Kennon Investing for Beginners Expert How to Increase Profits at a Small Business For millions of Americans, the biggest investment in their portfolio comes in the form of shares, membership units, or limited partnership units of a family-controlled or other small business they rely upon to provide a salary as well as profits.  The fastest way to grow the portfolio in these situations is to grow the profits of the operating company. READ NOW Two Types of Investments You Can Make in a Small Business There are two primary ways you can invest your money in a small business - equity and debt.  By understanding which is appropriate and worth the risk trade-off for your situation, you can better protect and nurture your portfolio. READ NOW Diversification Risk for Small Business Investors One common problem faced by investors who are fortunate enough to hold a stake in a small business that does well is the lack of diversification caused by more and more of their money coming from, and tied up within, a single firm.  There are a few ways to mitigate these dangers. READ NOW Business Owners Appear To Be Better Investors People who own stakes in small businesses tend to be better investors overall when it comes to managing their stocks, bonds, mutual funds, 401(k) plans, IRAs, and other holdings. READ NOW Featured Articles • 10 Questions That Hinder Your Retirement Success • 40 Things You Shouldn't Do When You're Broke • Bitcoin Price Rising. How Can You Profit? • Quick Gains from "Gapping" Stocks • Don't Be a Dummy -- Find Out How Ecommerce Works • Identity Theft: 15 Signs Yours Was Stolen • Why Your Website Is Killing Donations and How to Fix It • Why Your Small Business Needs A Supply Chain Strategy Advertisement About Investing for Beginners  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Investing for Beginners newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.

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