The handbook of personal wealth management : how to ensure maximum return and security

This is an important new guide for high earners and wealthy individuals, whether they have acquired wealth through the sale or flotation of their business, or as high income-earners in the media, sport or industry.

There is authoritative, jargon-free advice on how to structure personal and business related finances to ensure maximum return, and a secure future for themselves and their families. "The Handbook of Personal Wealth Management" provides an analysis of key investment criteria, with an accessible overview of current financial products.

There is a series of strategies for sound wealth management and particular emphasis is given to issues where business and personal finances overlap.

In addition to examining securities and financial products, alternative investment options are discussed, such as self-managed investments.

This area provides a wealth of diverse possibilities from forestry to fine art, overseas real estate to bloodstock and fine wines, and all of these are considered.

It also reviews the more proactive alternatives of starting a business or becoming a business angel.