For many business owners, a large portion of personal wealth is tied up in the business and commercial property. As your company grows, so does your net worth. But relying too heavily on a single asset class, even one you know inside and out, exposes you to significant volatility. By extracting profits tax efficiently and […]
View ArticleBusiness owners, your company is your legacy—but is it protected? My grandfather co-founded Oatfield Sweets in 1930, growing it from a garden shed to a global brand. When he passed in 1972, his planning ensured his family’s financial security. Many entrepreneurs focus on growth but overlook planning for the unexpected. If you pass away suddenly, […]
View ArticleMany business owners chase a magic number, thinking, “I’ll be financially free once my business hits £X in revenue or when my annual dividends hit £x.” But here’s the reality: earning big doesn’t guarantee wealth. I’ve seen entrepreneurs take hundreds of thousands in personal income each year yet still feel trapped—because they spend too much […]
View ArticleWe all get the importance of saving for the future—building that nest egg, planning for retirement, and securing your financial dreams. But there’s another side to the coin: enjoying the present. When I joined the family firm in 2001 I recall my dad sharing a story that has stuck with me ever since: A woman […]
View ArticleNew clients in a couple of weeks ago. Business is great and they’ve just agreed the purchase of their dream home. They enjoy a great lifestyle but there is a nagging fear that it might not be sustainable down the line… Tom was emotional as he told me about his father losing everything in business […]
View ArticleBereavement, Charitable Giving, Financial Planning, Inheritance Tax Planning, Legacy Planning
Swedish ‘death cleaning’ has gained popularity in recent years among folks who need some added structure to guide their spring cleaning. The idea is to approach decluttering with mindfulness about the mess you could leave behind for your loved ones if you don’t get your stuff in order. Of course, boxing up donations and filling […]
View ArticleWhat is Your Premortem for 2025? As you think back on 2025, why was this your worst year ever? That’s not typically the thought exercise we go through when preparing for a New Year. But one possible reason over 90% of people fail at their New Year’s resolutions is that they haven’t thought […]
View ArticleAre Your Opportunity Costs Hurting Your Return on Life? If you turn right at a junction to take the scenic route, then you don’t turn left and head straight home. If you have dinner at your favorite pizza restaurant tonight, then you don’t have dinner at your favourite sushi restaurant. If you […]
View ArticleLook at the Big Picture Market volatility can make anyone nervous, especially in our always-on, 24/7 news cycle. When I started my career in financial services back in 2001 average investors typically checked in on their accounts once or twice a year when their investment providers sent paper statements. As for the FTSE […]
View ArticleFear of Investing When you make any investment, you’re taking on risks. That’s why many folks who are skeptical of the markets think Wall Street is just a big casino where the house always wins. Because they’re worried that their investments won’t pay off, they prefer to “play it safe” by keeping most of their […]
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