Transcription: You begin the game bidding on and buying small companies which supply only a small amount of initial income, but provide little bonuses like that share of railroad stock that comes along with the business. I was confused at first since these businesses are not the actual railroad corporations. They only allow you to get small advantages in the game. In fact, as the game goes along, the businesses are eventually closed down. It helps to know upfront a little bit about how businesses and corporations actually work.