Start With Debt
In more recent years, so many companies have risen to become well-known names, particularly those in the tech industry. In many of these cases, they often do not have adequate capital at the start. As such, they take on debt to start up their company. Usually, this is where investors can earn big quite easily, as the company shall pay them out with their principal with interest. Non-payment can obviously lead to loss of confidence and, therefore, loss of value for the company.
A great area where you can use your $1000 investment is to pay off consumer debt. That way, you can easily have faster returns, which you can readily invest in other areas.