JB asked:


When forming a new corporation, I want to know how to sell stock of that corporation to raise capital to grow the business. This is possible for a brand new company, right? Or must it be established in order to sell stock? (I’m sure that’d help, but it’s not necessity is it?) I know it requires finding private investors to purchase the stock, but primarily what I want to know is how to go about setting things up to do that.

I have several ideas for businesses that I want to start, but I don’t have the capital to do it. I was thinking I could start a corporation to house these various businesses, and sell stock in said corporation to raise funds for those businesses.

Thank you for your time.

ztim21 asked:


If I am against the business practices of Chiquita Banana and Nike, how does purchasing their common stock support them? Is merely holding then trading stock of these companies immoral?

Chris asked:


Does the little company stock swap for big company stock? Does the big company stock go up? I know of a small company rumored to being purchased soon by a big company. Which one should I buy stock in ahead of time?

Water Dude asked:


I understand the concept of inventory, but what exactly is safety stock? Is it stock that I carry or that my supplier carries?

FeEdMeJuNkFoOd asked:


I have 2 questions:

1. what is the difference between common stocks and preferred stocks?

2. If you were to start a business of your own, would you organize it as a sole proprietorship, a partnership, a corporation, or a nonprofit organization and why?