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May/June 2026
Diversify to Mitigate Risk
Small business owners may discover that most of their net worth is invested in their business. But what happens if your business encounters a downturn? This can happen if, for example, your business's market sector experiences a decline. Diversification* is crucial for reducing risk to your personal and business wealth.
Be Cautious with Investments
If you reinvest all your profits back into your business, you aren't protected against a reversal of fortune. Similarly, if the investments you choose for your portfolio are in the same sector or industry as your business, any downturn will affect them too. To diversify and reduce risk to your net worth, pick investments that are in different industries from your business. That way, if your business takes a hit, unrelated investments can help protect you from losses.Diversify Your Business
Consider strategies that expand your business's operations into new products or markets while complementing your current offerings. By venturing into an industry related to your existing operations, you can leverage your current resources and expertise. If you have excess resources or capacity in your current business, you might also consider entering a new market or industry that is unrelated to your current operations but shares similar characteristics.Reasons for Diversifying
Diversifying helps you build wealth and reduce risk by ensuring your income isn't dependent on a single product or service. When you diversify, you can spread your investments across multiple products, services, markets, industries, and geographic regions. Diversification can also help you capitalize on emerging trends that could expand your customer base. Plus, it can protect your business from market downturns and shifts in consumer preferences.Diversification Pitfalls
Building wealth requires consistent effort from the business owner. It requires a sustained investment of time, money, and resources, so make sure you weigh the potential costs against the expected benefits. Spreading your resources too thin might cause you to lose focus on your core business. While staying ahead of competitors is important, ensure your current operations remain your top priority.*Diversification and asset allocation cannot eliminate the risk of investment losses.
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