5 Investments You Need to Consider for Business Startup According to a survey, approximately 500,000 new businesses are started every year in the United Kingdom. Because it can be difficult to obtain financing, small-business entrepreneurs often turn to friends, family or acquaintances for funding. If you find yourself with the opportunity to invest in a business startup, tread carefully. Think about liability. Before you even consider taking a partnership or jumping on board, here are some basics to know prior to investing in a new business.
1. Partner Up: Instead of investing in a business in exchange for an equity stake, you can look into becoming a partner in an existing business. This can mean doing day-to-day work in the business focusing on something the founder doesn't have time for, like marketing or finance or it can be a largely hands-off role.