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Top 5 Business Ideas To Invest In.

October 7, 2017 by  
Filed under Business, Opinion, Tech/Internet, Weekly Columns

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(ThyBlackMan.com) Investing in businesses is trending, but the biggest question is which idea to invest in? When you have the money, but not a good business idea to put the cash into, every single business idea will sound great. But then you make an investment and your money goes away.

Imagine if you had invested some money in Apple, Microsoft, Amazon or Google long back, you’d be richer just from a small investment. Clearly, not every business you see growing will stand in a better position tomorrow. There’s no guarantee that an amazing startup idea will stand the test of time. If you want to invest money in a business idea or a technology, in order to see your money growing, you will need to take careful steps before investing.

Here are five businesses ideas to invest in.

1. Green Energy

Green energy has always been a growing industry and today, companies and homeowners are very careful about the environment and their surroundings. With the prices of natural resources are going up, the market is very much inclined towards energy efficiency programmes. Green and renewable energy businesses are some of the most promising investment ideas anyone can invest in. But as the market is getting flooded with many businesses including biofuel, electric cars, recyclable items, what matters the most is how innovative is the idea.

2. Virtual Reality

There’s plenty of evidence about how bright the future of virtual reality is, but as an investor, you should know that the hype we witnessed in 2016, this technology failed to live up to it. By 2025, the virtual reality market is expected to reach the  $48.5 billion mark. Yes, you read it right. Remember that it’s a long-term strategy. If you are looking for investment opportunities with speedy returns, VR may not be the right choice for you, but for the long-term players, both virtual reality and augmented reality could be the best business ideas to invest in. Key factors to consider here are market size, key businesses, and products.

3. IoT

Since smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices revolutionized the way we use computers, tech entrepreneurs, bankers, and full-time investors have started seeing IoT as the biggest opportunity. The market for the products is vast and opportunities are many, the good news is IoT can virtually get fit into every connected device, and the possibilities are endless. Sensors and small devices are just about to enter almost every category of products. From households to transportation, healthcare, and education, IoT is growing so well.

4. Customized Services

People these days want products that reflect their own unique style. From smartphones to apparels and smartwatches, options to customize products and services are in demand. By carrying this idea forward, some businesses are now well-established as they provide customized services in both online and offline modes. From customized t-shirts to 3D printing of objects, graphics and many other custom-made products, starting early with a fresh idea could help you establish a good business. If setting up a business is not your choice, investment in any such business could get you advantage in the market.

5. A Local Startup

Investing in a local business is what many successful individuals do at their initial stage. Investing your money locally not only helps you gain confidence, it makes you feel more comfortable and safer about the investment. When it comes to putting money to work, starting locally is a great idea. All you need to do is to find a local business you know about. There are many businesses that need money and look for wealthy investors. You can easily find and fund one. Starting small is never a problem, the most important thing is you must play safe.

The bottom line is that any good business idea can help you achieve your goals, but before you seal the deal, know about how it is being implemented. Investing money in a business doesn’t give you a guaranty and it’s always risky. To become a successful investor, do the basic work, invest in an idea, get the stocks and keep an eye on the market as much as you can.

Staff Writer; Corey Shaw

Have any Tech Tips? News? Hit up our Tech Guru at; CoreyS@ThyBlackMan.com


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