Stars of The Apprentice Raj Chohan and Reece Donnelly have highlighted risks of sudden wealth among young entrepreneurs and urged influencers to take financial advice.
In a panel discussion hosted by Flex and The City yesterday (2 April), Chohan and Donnelly, former candidates from BBC One's The Apprentice, spoke out about the increasing need for financial advice as more businesses emerge from social media platforms. Chohan, who appeared on the show's 18th series, highlighted a surge in online entrepreneurship due to the ease of starting a business on social media platforms like TikTok. She pointed out the potential dangers of viral trends that encourage excessive spending, particularly on luxury items like designer bags from fashion houses such as...
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