At Robson Laidler, we want you to get to know us better! Today, we ask Michael Johnstone-Clement from our Audit Department 10 Questions… How long have you been with Robson Laidler? Since 19th July 2021. What is your current role at Robson Laidler? Audit Junior. What […]
Category Archives: Business
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Jan
Jan
It’s the start of a new year and with the new year comes opportunity as well as challenges for businesses. Two years on from the onset of the pandemic, we still find ourselves dealing with some restrictions. Arguably we are getting used to the different measures that have been and […]
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Dec
Dec
As we near the end of 2021, a time when many of us will reflect on another challenging year, we would like to share a message of hope and positivity for 2022. The UK economy is in good shape. Despite the doom and gloom in the news, there are […]
04
Nov
Nov
Optimistic outlook for businesses across the UK latest research reveals. In September and October, we asked businesses from across the UK to share their outlook for the next 12 months, as well as how they have fared in the past 12-months. The results make for positive reading with 48% of […]
Blog, Budget, Business, Employers, Events, Financial Planning, News, Pay, Personal Finance, Uncategorised
The Autumn Budget Statement – Tax Tricks or Treats?
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Oct
Oct
On Wednesday 27 October the Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the Autumn Budget Announcement. In the run up to Halloween we ask whether it delivered tax tricks or treats? The Autumn Budget Announcement trumpeted a “New Age of Optimism”, but there were ominous signs of tax increases to come. […]
12
Oct
Oct
Robson Laidler had its first TV debut last night featuring on the BBC Look North programme. The programme discusses The North of Tyne Combined Authority’s Good Work Pledge’ of which Robson Laidler are an accredited business, achieving high standards across the five pillars of Good Work Practice, which are: Promoting Health and […]
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Oct
Oct
If you have the responsibility of managing a team then you may be aware of some challenges that are hindering your teams’ performance. Underdeveloped teams need to be addressed promptly before low morale and skills gaps turn into ‘runaway poor performance’, which in its extreme can result in a total […]
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Sep
Sep
Identifying top performers As many of us re-enter the challenging and busy office environment of a post-pandemic world, employers may be wondering how to reengage their employees and ensure top talent continues to be developed. Perhaps some of your top performers have reached burnout and are struggling to get back […]
Blog, Budget, Business, Financial Planning, Investments
Give your finance function the attention it deserves
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Sep
Sep
As a business owner are you sometimes guilty of not showing the finance function of your business the attention it deserves? We have a great analogy on this!… Most people treat accountants like they do their car tyres. It is bewildering when people scrimp on tyres for their car. Let […]
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Sep
Sep
There are fewer than 100 days left until Christmas where the season of goodwill, merriment and office parties will creep upon us once more. You may wish to consider the tax liabilities associated with gifts. Many companies view gifts as an ideal means of promoting their business and boosting morale […]