There are so many simple, yet really sure-fire ways

 of acquiring wealth, it's a wonder everybody with

even the least bit of ambition isn't already rich.

When you come right down to it, the only things

needed for anyone to make bundles of money are

the long-range vision and the energy to put a

money-making plan into force.

One of the easiest methods of building wealth,

and the one most often used by the "smart"

people, is to furnish the expertise, equipment

or growth capital to promising beginning

businesses.

Basically, you buy in as either a part owner or

limited partner; then, as the business grows

 and prospers with your help, you reap your

share of the rewards.

The beautiful part about this whole concept is

 that you can repeat this procedure over and

over again.

You can start out with, say marketing and sales

leadership for a small, garage-type business;

then with your holdings and earnings from that

 business, invest in another, and keep doing this

 until you own a part of twenty-five to an

unlimited number of businesses.

Looking at the idea from a dollar return point of view,

if you were getting $200 per month from 25 different

businesses, your monthly income would amount to

no less than $5,000 and that's not too bad for a

fledgling millionaire.

Look around your own area. With just a little bit of

business sense and perception, you're sure to find

hundreds of small businesses that could do

better - perhaps even become giants in their

field - with your help.

Most small businesses need, and would welcome

marketing, promotional, advertising, and sales help.

If a quick survey of a business turns you on with

enthusiasm about the potential profits to be made

 with just a few changes that you can suggest,

then you are on your way.

Basically, you set up an appointment to see and talk

with the business owner about some ideas and help

 that could double or triple his profits. When you

approach him in that manner, he's almost certain to

 want to see you and hear what you have to say.

In preparation for your meeting, set your ideas down

 on paper. Put them together in an impressive marketing

or profit-potential folio. Out-line your ideas, the costs

involved and the ultimate profit to be gained.

Then, when you arrive for the meeting, be sure to look

 and act the part of a successful business person.

A few pleasantries to break the ice, and then begin with

your presentation.

Through your proposal, you must instill confidence that

 you can do all you claim for him. Guide him through the

presentation to the ultimate profits - all for a 10 or 20

percent limited partnership in the business, which really

won't cost him anything.

Of course, if he's reluctant to give up any part of his

ownership, you come back with the idea of being hired

 as a consultant.

Almost all small businesses need help of some kind.

The owners get bogged down in a myriad of everyday

 problems and things to do.

They find there just aren't enough hours in the day

to handle everything that should be taken care of,

and end up neglecting or putting off some of the

things they should be doing to keep the business

prosperous.

As a result, the long struggle for business survival

begins, with more than 60% of them selling out at a

loss or just closing up shop.

The other way to "cut yourself in" on a piece of

someone else's business is to supply needed money.

If you can come up with 10 or 15 thousand dollars,

 you can easily "buy into" some small businesses.

 Be sure to look the business (and its market potential)

 over; but once you spot one that can really be a winner

 with just a little bit of operating cash or money for

expansion, then start figuring!

You can reach a never ending supply of such businesses

to choose from, simply by running a small advertisement

 in your daily newspaper in the classified section under

the heading of Business Opportunities Wanted.

Such an ad might read:

SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS EXECUTIVE LOOKING FOR NEW

BUSINESS VENTURES. WILL CONSIDER BUY-OUT OR

PARTNERSHIP. PO BOX 123, CITY.

By the same token, make it a habit to look through

 the Business Opportunities Available on a regular

 basis.

Mark a few each day and follow up. Check them out,

and see what kind of a deal is being offered.