Aside from building businesses, another passion of mine is investing in assets. Both of them are a means to make more money if you know what you are doing, but how money is made between the two are very different.
Investments and business are similar. it's just that both need you to commit some money in anticipation of future profit or benefit. The key difference, however, is that in business; you are actively involved in management while in investments, your role is more passive.
For the amount of capital needed, starting a business has high income and capital gain potential yet requires far more time from the owner, while investing in stocks has limited income and capital gain potential but requires little time by the investor.
To help you decide on which road to take first, let me share some more practical advice. If you love people (customers / employees), if you do not have a lot of money to spare but you have time and a willingness to make sacrifices as well as learn along the way, then I suggest that you pursue the road of business ownership. It is a tough and challenging experience but should you overcome the many hurdles and obstacles, I assure you, you will be a cleverer person because of it.
On the other hand, if you have a job that you love and that pays you well, or already a business owner and you have some money to spare. (money that you can afford to risk) I suggest you pursue the road of the investor.
For me, I am both a business owner and a seasoned investor. It has taken me a little over 10 years to get to where I am, and having traveled both roads, and exploring both worlds I would like to wish upon you the same experience that I have and the kind of success that you deserve.
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