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Understanding the impact of Labour’s election win on your finances
Labour is celebrating a significant electoral victory, closely mirroring their sweeping success in 1997. The party's manifesto, which promises substantial but not radical changes for the next five years, is now set to guide their governance. It's crucial to closely...
Criminals, Kiddies and Terrorists…
….are just some of the types who may carry out cyberattacks for reasons such as financial gain, revenge, espionage or just for fun. Given the consequences of cyberattacks can be far reaching - ranging from financial loss to operational disruption and reputational...
Making sure your business succeeds
As business owners, you have a responsibility to ensure your business succeeds. One way to do this is to understand the main reasons why businesses fail and then prevent them occurring. So here are the top 10 reasons why UK SME’s fail and how we at Ripe typically help...
Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 – Companies House changes now in effect
The initial provisions of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 came into effect earlier this year. These updates mandate that from 5 March 2024, every company must, when submitting their next Confirmation Statement (form CS01): Provide a registered...
AI – opportunities and risks
What’s the best way to write an article on the benefits of AI? Well, how about asking Chat GPT! And this is what it had to say: Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers numerous benefits to UK Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), contributing to their growth, efficiency,...
Retirement, IHT and Probate
How well are your personal finances organised? Will your executors know what assets and liabilities you may have? In last August’s e-news, we talked about Wills (and gave practical tips) and now that Pratima’s doing probate work, she finds it much simpler when clients...
Spring Budget 2024
The latest Budget was an important speech for the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, and his Government, as he laid out key measures likely to affect his party’s success at the ballot box later this year. Although a date for the next general election is still yet to be set,...
Tax Planning Checklist
As the current tax year begins to wind down and another one commences from April, now is the time to be thinking about how to make the most of the tax reliefs and allowances that are available to you. To help, we have compiled the following checklist of the key...
The Importance of Professional Advice for Business Success
In the dynamic and complex landscape of business, seeking professional advice is paramount to achieving success. Our guide 'Running a Limited Company: A practical guide for business owners’ delves into the significance of consulting with accountants, lawyers, and...
Streamlining End of Year Accounts for Your Limited Company
As a limited company owner, filing end of year accounts is a critical responsibility. Our comprehensive guide 'Running a Limited Company: A practical guide for business owners’ is here to guide you through the process, providing valuable insights into the necessary...
Januaray Newsletter
Clients often tell us that they are frustrated with their sales growth, but when we ask them about their marketing plan, they tell us they don’t really have one. Of course, few of us are trained on sales and marketing, so here’s some starters that may help: Carry out...
Navigating the Complexities of Business Taxation
Taxation is a critical aspect of running a business, and understanding its complexities is essential for limited company owners. Our comprehensive guide 'Running a Limited Company: A practical guide for business owners’, provides a breakdown of key tax considerations,...
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