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Entrepreneurs, Don’t Neglect Your Personal Finances: Here’s Why It Matters

Idham Idris, Co-Founder and Director, Wealth Vantage Advisory

07-Oct-24 11:00

Entrepreneurs, Don’t Neglect Your Personal Finances: Here’s Why It Matters

Many entrepreneurs are so focused on growing their businesses that they often overlook a critical component—personal financial planning. In this episode of P&L, we explore why balancing personal and business financial goals is essential for long-term stability. Licensed Financial Planner Idham Idris, Co-Founder and Director of Wealth Vantage Advisory, shares valuable insights on how entrepreneurs can protect their personal finances while managing their business.

Key Areas of Conversation:

- The importance of financial planning for entrepreneurs and how to balance personal and business goals.

- Common personal financial mistakes entrepreneurs make—and how to avoid them.

- Setting up financial safeguards to protect personal wealth during business downturns or failures.

- Effective strategies for separating personal and business finances.

- The importance of retirement, succession, and estate planning for entrepreneurs.

Tune in to better understand the importance of personal financial planning for business owners and how to secure both your business and personal financial future.

Produced by: Roshan Kanesan

Presented by: Roshan Kanesan


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Categories:  managinginvestmentsfinancial wellnesspersonal developmententrepreneurs

Tags:  financial planningfinancial goalswealth management





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