Monthly Archives: May 2022

Getting to know us… Business Innovation Department

Get to know our accounting department

At Robson Laidler, we want you to get to know us better!   Today, we ask Nicola Wilson from our Business Innovation (Accounting) Department 10 Questions…   How long have you been with Robson Laidler? Two and a half years.   What is your current role at Robson Laidler? Accounts Junior   […]

Opticians – tax considerations

Eye Tests

One of the popular questions we get asked is about the provision of free eye tests and glasses by employers.   Currently, the Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Regulations state that, if you are a regular user of visual displays and need an eye test, your employer must pay for the […]

Getting to know us… Business Innovation Department

Accountants in Newcastle

At Robson Laidler, we want you to get to know us better!   Today, we ask Jan Gray from our Business Innovation (Accounting) Department 10 Questions…   How long have you been with Robson Laidler? 7 years in August 2022   What is your current role at Robson Laidler? I’m an Accounts […]

Normal Expenditure out of Income

normal expenditure

In our previous blog, Inheritance Tax Exemptions – Christmas is a time for giving, we explained some of the main exemptions available to reduce your estate and any IHT liability it may attract. One such exemption, which is potentially the most valuable, is that of “Normal Expenditure out of Income”. […]

Getting to know us… Business Innovation Department

Accounting

At Robson Laidler, we want you to get to know us better! Today, we ask Susan Patterson from our Business Innovation (Accounting) Department 10 Questions…   How long have you been with Robson Laidler? 32 ½ years.   What is your current role at Robson Laidler? Accounts senior.   What is […]

Positive Difference: April 2022

Business as a force for good

Positive Difference As a B Corp we absolutely believe in Business Being a Force for Good and it’s important for us to carry on a bit of “cheerleading” in this area. Every month we highlight content, which showcases the positive difference businesses are making together with data and insights on […]

How to manage economic uncertainty

economic uncertainty

Managing economic uncertainty – 20 Practical Actions Businesses can take Having just emerged from the pandemic, the UK and global economy is facing a challenging future with rising inflation and interest rates globally. Global stock markets continue to perform well, but many would argue too well.   Closer to home […]

Why do I need a cashflow forecast?

cashflow

Small businesses tend to be structured in a way that the strategic direction of business is determined by the instincts of the owners. This is fantastic for keeping a business agile but may also lead it into financial difficulty without an independent financial cashflow forecast.   Most business owners I […]

Getting to know us… Business Innovation Department

Accounting

At Robson Laidler, we want you to get to know us better!   Today, we ask Stacey Rea from our Business Innovation (Accounting) Department 10 Questions…   How long have you been with Robson Laidler? 19 years in July   What is your current role at Robson Laidler? Senior account manager with […]