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Running a business comes with its challenges, but with the right protection, planning and investment strategies, those risks can be managed with confidence. Whether you’re safeguarding your people and profits or looking to grow and reinvest for the future, we’ll help you build resilience and support your continued success.

Every business faces risks and opportunities, but with the right financial strategies in place, both can be managed effectively. A proactive approach to protecting what you’ve built, investing for growth and planning for the future can make a lasting difference.

From ensuring business continuity and key person protection to building capital reserves and investing surplus funds wisely, the right plan can help your business thrive today while laying the foundation for tomorrow’s success.

It starts by asking questions such as:

  • How can I make the most of retained profits or surplus cash?
  • What would happen if a key person were unable to work?
  • Is the business protected from financial shocks or unexpected losses?
  • How can I balance growth investment with day-to-day financial stability?

Exploring these questions helps strengthen not just your business finances, but your long-term vision and peace of mind.

At Castlegate, we provide clear, independent advice to help you protect, invest and grow your business with confidence - supporting your success today and for the future.

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What the Autumn Budget means for wealth builders

The Autumn Budget arrived on 26 November after much anticipation and speculation. Finally, with the facts in front of us, our financial planners have gathered some thoughts on what the Chancellor’s decisions could mean for your finances - especially those […]
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One of the biggest reforms in the Autumn Budget (2025) was the extension of the income tax band “freeze” by a further three tax years. Already set to remain static until April 2028, Chancellor Reeves confirmed that the bands would […]
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A closer look at the Cash ISA

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IHT payers to double - will you be one of them?

By 2031, the number of UK estates likely to pay IHT (inheritance tax) is expected to reach 63,100. That’s nearly double the most recent 32,000 figure. The reasons are multiple and complex, but two key factors include frozen tax thresholds […]
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