The SME dream is built on hustle, but what if your retirement plan hinges on a highly speculative sale? Stop gambling on perfect timing. Howie Lim speaks to Grace Tay of finexis to uncover the true surplus after "oxygen" and "risk," dissecting the firewall between business and personal wealth. Learn how to structure your enterprise for a passive paycheck—because succession isn't selling, it's surviving gracefully.
Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.
Highlights:
01:34 The true surplus: free cash flow after 'oxygen,' risk, and growth budgets
06:12 Wealth preservation vs. high returns: sacrificing liquidity for stability
11:09 Succession is not a sale
15:22 The price of pride: enforcing a hard cap on personal injections
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Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)
With Grace Tay, associate director, finexis advisory
Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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