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UK Business Confidence Survey Results 2023

business confidence survey results

The latest research from Robson Laidler in collaboration with the UK200Group provides a comprehensive snapshot of the UK business confidence landscape.   The survey reveals that 35% of businesses maintain a positive outlook, a slight increase from the previous year’s 34%, but still lower than the 48% reported in 2021. […]

Mastering Finances for Business Owners

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As a business owner, mastering your finances is crucial for long-term success. In our comprehensive guide ‘Running a Limited Company: A practical guide for business owners’, we explore the essential elements of financial management that every business owner should consider. From budgeting and strategic planning to maintaining a healthy financial […]

The UK Economy: Light at the end of the economic tunnel

Light at the end of the tunnel

Despite the turbulent times that have befallen the UK economy over recent years, experts are reporting a positive outlook. The impacts of coronavirus, Brexit and wider supply disruptions may still be taking their toll but businesses, families and property owners can remain confident.   In this article, we’ll take a […]

Research reveals that 66% of businesses have a bleak or neutral outlook for 2023

Business Confidence Survey

In September and October, research carried out by the UK200Group 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 reveal that 66% of businesses have a negative or ‘as normal’ outlook […]

Getting to know us…Business Accelerator

Jack Spoor Business Accelerator

At Robson Laidler, we want you to get to know us better!   This month, we talk to our Business Advisor Jack Spoor. Jack co-leads our Business Accelerator department, providing personal and business development coaching to clients to help them reach their goals. Here’s a little more about Jack….   […]

Do I need an accountant or can I do it myself?

Do I need an accountant?

DIY Book-Keeper versus Accountant In all businesses there comes a point where you need to decide whether you complete the accounting yourself, hire a bookkeeper, or engage an accountant. To help make that decision it’s best to break it down to three key points: Needs – The first point to […]

How is your business doing?

It’s been a crazy year. But how has your business fared? What’s your outlook over the next 3 – 12 months and beyond? What are you planning? And what are you doing differently? We are conducting a survey amongst UK SMEs to understand the answer to these questions and in […]

Is being in business stifling your freedom?

freedom of mind

Did you set up your own business under the premise that you would have more time, flexibility, and freedom – but it just hasn’t worked out that way? You may be getting lost under all those business owner hats and feeling overwhelmed. You may feel slightly sad at the ‘loss’ […]

How financially healthy is my business and future?

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Most business owners are focussed individuals and love what they do. Our financial planning team RL Wealth are in the fortunate position to see the whole picture.  They can see the turnover, the profits, the tax return but, because it’s about balancing the business finances with the owner’s personal financial […]

As the Government starts to lift the lockdown, how can you prepare your business?

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We know how tough the past few weeks have been for SMEs and with an easing of lockdown rules approaching, getting your business ready for operating in a post-lockdown world has its own unique challenges. Businesses now have increased obligations and responsibilities – from ensuring adherence to social distancing measures […]