Starting your own business brings with it mixed feelings – excitement at the prospect of fulfilling one of your key ambitions, and fear as to whether you can make it work.

At first, it can be a little overwhelming – so many things to do, and so many people vying for your time. However, getting started on the road to financial security can be made a lot easier by consulting a financial planner.

Logistically, it may seem like there’s a legislative and taxation minefield that you suddenly need to negotiate. Some of the questions you may be asking yourself might be:

• how will you continue to fund your superannuation now that there is no employer making contributions on your behalf?;
• how will you fund the business set-up if you have a limited cash-flow?;
• what sort of insurance will your business need?; and
• how will you maximise your earning and minimise your taxes?

• investment services;
• superannuation solutions;
• lending services;
• financial protection;
• debt management; and
• budgeting and savings services.