Do you have extra money in a retirement or college savings account? Are you concerned that the companies that you are considering investing in, though making good revenues, may be using practices that have a detrimental impact on the planet? . . .

Are you interested in investing in stocks, but don’t know which companies are going to be around in the next ten years?
Do you want to save and grow money for a long-term goal, such as retirement, or your child’s college education?
Have you heard of the different styles of investing, but don’t know which is best for you?

According to legend, Albert Einstein was asked: "What is the most powerful force in the universe?"

His response: "Compound Interest."

The sooner you start investing, the better you can benefit from the miracle of compound interest.

Are you interested in investing in individual company stocks for long-term gains? Have you decided that you have the time and mental fortitude to spend researching companies to find the best ones that meet your criteria and needs, depending on your financial goals, and with risks taken into account? If so, and if you have a list of companies you would like to consider investing in, here is a general checklist you may want to go over in order to screen them for your search for the optimal business.