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Why do investors invest in a business?

Discussion in 'Economics & Trade' started by I justsayin, Feb 18, 2015.

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  1. Anders Hoveland

    Anders Hoveland Banned

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    Some like to imagine the possibility of earning huge profits. It's not even about becoming wealthy, it's like playing a game of Monopoly.
     
    Anders Hoveland, Mar 3, 2015
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  2. Beast Mode

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    Why would anyone play Monopoly? What is the point?
     
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  3. I justsayin

    I justsayin Well-Known Member

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    To learn that there are strategic moves that will destroy you. And to recognize that others don't have to play with you on fair terms.
     
    I justsayin, Mar 9, 2015
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  4. Beast Mode

    Beast Mode New Member

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    The only strategy I learned is to buy or trade for all the properties that are a dice roll away from Jail, and you can't make a fair trade with your drunk aunt. Which I guess is exactly what you are saying. :blankstare:
     
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  5. I justsayin

    I justsayin Well-Known Member

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    Lol. I'm not defending the game. I'm just pointing out what it's about.
     
    I justsayin, Mar 9, 2015
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  6. Mr_Truth

    Mr_Truth Well-Known Member

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    Why invest?

    Because money is to be made.




    Take this as an example - Wisconsin LOSES jobs due to ''right to work" law:




    http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/...ght-to-Work-Major-company-moving-to-Minnesota




    Hoffman Construction, a major road building and mining company is abandoning Wisconsin because of the Right to Work legislation just passed.
    According to Duluth News Tribune "Hoffman said Monday night that the reason is twofold: he believes the right-to-work law will ultimately cost his company money, and he sees Minnesota’s proposal to increase transportation funding as offering greater business opportunities."
    Some companies realize that union work is an advantage to companies. Working together on problems, joint safety committees, agreeing on other items like seniority, vacation, health care can only make a company stronger.
    Hooray for Hoffman Construction Company. Maybe more will follow their lead.







    Wisconsin's loss is Minnesota's gain with more companies to follow.
     
    Mr_Truth, Mar 11, 2015
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  7. APACHERAT

    APACHERAT Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Progressive liberals are always giving my money away to other people.
     
    APACHERAT, Mar 11, 2015
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  8. I justsayin

    I justsayin Well-Known Member

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    Interesting. What about investing?
     
    I justsayin, Mar 12, 2015
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  9. APACHERAT

    APACHERAT Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    The word "investing" isn't part of the progressive vocabulary.

    But cultural marxism has changed the definition of words to further the agenda.
     
    APACHERAT, Mar 12, 2015
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  10. I justsayin

    I justsayin Well-Known Member

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    Ok back on topic.
     
    I justsayin, Mar 12, 2015
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  11. Pred

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    If its female, minority or gay owned, since that's the main reason anyone should invest=) If you read the news, its apparently a problem when a VC doesn't invest in enough affirmative action opportunities.
     
    Pred, Mar 22, 2015
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  12. edward222

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    It's usually difficult for ordinary Americans to find a private business in which to invest. Unless you're a known local business player and are in-tune with the business community, it's unlikely you'll be approached with an opportunity.

    Business is the only thing that worth to invest :).
     
    edward222, Mar 25, 2015
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  13. I justsayin

    I justsayin Well-Known Member

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    How do you get at that point?
     
    I justsayin, May 27, 2015
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  14. I justsayin

    I justsayin Well-Known Member

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    Ok. Nice responses!!
     
    I justsayin, Jun 25, 2015
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