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  Introduction When it comes to investing, you don't need to be an expert. In fact, the best investors are the ones who know nothing—and then learn everything they can about their investments. But how do you get started without knowing much? Here are three ways that even beginners can start investing: 1. Be a sponsor for start-ups If you can't afford to invest in a startup yourself, consider becoming a sponsor. As a sponsor, you will receive equity in return for your investment and help guide the company as it grows. This is usually done through an agreement called an "equity distribution agreement," or EDA. The EDA details how much equity each investor receives and when their shares vest (become active). The first step is finding qualified companies: Startups that are looking for funds should make sure they meet certain criteria before approaching investors like yourself—including having founders with previous experience running successful startups; being on track fi

  Introduction I've been a blogger for about three years now, and I've learned so much about blogging. The more you write, the better you get at it. If you want to be a good blogger, keep writing and reading others' work! Here are five things every blogger should do: 1. Write. Writing is a critical skill for bloggers. It's not just about getting your blog up and running but keeping it going, too. Write about what you know! If you're a baker or cook, write about baking and cooking—not just recipes, but how to bake bread and how to make your own preserves (or jam). Write about what interests you most—maybe it's gardening or photography; maybe it's fashion design or interior design; maybe it's parenting/being a parent (and then writing about how great being a parent is). Whatever it is that gets your creative juices flowing will be easy enough to find material on the Internet if necessary! Be consistent: Don't take long breaks between posts (unl