Robson Laidler Wealth are here to support you in your lifestyle goals and objectives. We’re all quite good at planning for the short term, but what about the long term? Robson Laidler Wealth are here to help you answer the question; “Will I be financially OK in the future?” Our new video showcases […]
Category Archives: Blog
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Jan
Jan
What can business owners learn from a 3 year-old? If a 3-year-old can ask an obvious question, then can’t we all ask great questions? On a sunny winter’s day in 1943 Jennifer (3-years old) asked a question of her dad. Edwin Land had just taken Jennifer’s picture with his favourite […]
Blog, Budget, Business, Financial Planning, Investments, Wealth
Equity Market Review 2018 – the importance of taking the long-term view
18
Jan
Jan
2018 marked a generally negative year for global equity markets. Despite positive returns experienced in the first 3 quarters of the year the final quarter saw major global indices turn down, largely as a result of fears of trade disputes between US and China. The fourth quarter equity market decline […]
15
Jan
Jan
Xero as a standalone accounting package gives you good information. There aren’t as many reports as what other packages give you but the ones you get, are just you what you need. The dashboard presentation means some of the reporting like bank recs, debtors, creditors and cashflow are visible every […]
08
Jan
Jan
When asked recently, what are the unique challenges faced by the head of marketing at an accounting firm, my initial response was ‘the people’. It is often thought that marketeers and accountants are chalk and cheese in perspective, personality and priorities and as I go through my marketing journey with […]
Blog, Financial Planning, Investments, Later Life, Pensions, Personal Finance, Tax, Wealth
Top Tips for Financial Planning
07
Jan
Jan
It’s 2019. Perhaps you are recovering from the festive excess in more ways than one?! You think, OK, it’s time to take stock. Sort things out. Stop putting important things off. Or is that just me? You may have already done some thinking ahead, booked the holiday, made enquiries about […]
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Dec
Dec
Lord John Stevens of Kirkwhelpington, Northumberland has partnered with a North East pilot to launch their own in-flight training school. The North East Flight Academy, based at Newcastle International Airport, has been financed by Lord Stevens, a keen pilot himself, who has teamed up with Ben Harrison, 25 from Whitley […]
Blog, Business, Financial Planning, Investments, Personal Finance, Wealth
How to keep your head during Brexit induced investment market volatility
11
Dec
Dec
As the old Chinese curse has it: “May you live in interesting times”. With Brexit negotiations ongoing, it’s certainly interesting times in British politics, with likely consequences for investment markets. There’s still a great deal of uncertainty over the outcome of Brexit. The anticipated ‘decisive vote’ has been postponed, […]
Blog, Family, Financial Planning, Investments, Later Life, Personal Finance, Retirement, Tax, Taxable Benefits, Wealth
Amanda gains much sought after later life accreditation
06
Dec
Dec
Robson Laidler Wealth Director Amanda Cowie has recently received an accreditation from the Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA). There are only three other Independent Financial Advisers in Northumberland and Tyne & Wear who hold this. The Later Life Advisers Accreditation has now become established as the industry standard of […]
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Nov
Nov
Apps, add-ons, integrations, these are all words you will hear a lot these days. They’re everywhere now; phones, televisions even accounts software! What are they? Well, in a nut shell they’re tools that allow you to do things more efficiently (in this instance run a business), as well as tailor […]