Insights for entrepreneurs and business owners

More entrepreneurs are choosing to live and work across borders. New analysis commissioned by Rathbones shows that almost 6,000 high‑growth business owners left the UK between January 2024 and January 2026. It’s a striking change, and one that reflects how global and mobile modern business owners have become.

What’s changing from 6 April 2026, what it could mean for you, and the financial planning steps that can help protect your family and business.

Business Property Relief (BPR) can play an important role in inheritance tax (IHT) planning, particularly for business owners and investors in UK growth companies. It can reduce the value of certain business assets for IHT purposes, helping more of an estate pass to the next generation.

Tax year end is more than just a formality.

It’s one of the key moments each year to review your planning. It’s an opportunity to make sure you’ve used available allowances, checked that your current approach is still appropriate, and considered how upcoming tax changes may affect you.

Senior Financial Planning Director Adebola Babatunde shares some of the key points he’s been discussing with clients as the end of the tax year approaches. These points are general in nature and may not apply in every situation, as the right approach will depend on your personal and business circumstances.

Discover the potential changes for business owners and entrepreneurs in the upcoming Autumn budget, so you’re informed and prepared on the day.

Financial planning for female entrepreneurs - expert advice to grow personal wealth, plan for business exit, and build a lasting legacy beyond your venture.

Paola Cuneo, Lead, Entrepreneurial Engagement, shares her key takeaways from the first female founders breakfast of 2023.

We hosted a breakfast for founders with the following female investors: Saranyah Douse, investment manager, Octopus Ventures, Kimberly Martin, regional head, Boost and CO and Harriet Rosethorn, investment manager, Puma Private Equity.

Ian Dembinski, head of client development at Rathbones, shares his reflections on some of the key qualities driving successful entrepreneurial businesses in a changing world.

Tech giants have grand plans to bring the Metaverse to life. Buzzword or not, the concept is here to stay. Ian Dembinski, our head of client development explores the Metaverse and what all the fuss is about.