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Great news coverage for our business advisory team who have supported client Greetham Gilbert with the opening of their Whitley Bay branch. 🙌🏻

Growing estate agency opens new branch in Whitley Bay An award-winning independent estate agency has expanded with the opening of a new flagship branch in Whitley Bay.

It's September and the kids have gone back to school. But why should they be the only ones?

When it comes to our finances, we can feel like we “should” already know how everything works. But there’s no shame in asking questions or learning something new.

In her latest blog, Hannah Witty from Robson Laidler Wealth asks whether it might be time for us to go “back to school” with our finances too.

Read the full blog here:

September: Time to go back to school… but this time, it’s for us Use September as a chance to improve your financial education, ask questions, challenge what you know and better understand your financial situation.

We're pleased to be exhibiting at the Tees Business Showcase & Forum on 20 October at Riverside Stadium.

Come and see us, have a chat and find out more about what we do.

Will we see you there?

Heading to Management in Practice Newcastle this September? We’ll be there!

Our Head of Healthcare Accounting, Stacey Rea, will be speaking on behalf of AISMA - the Association of Independent Specialist Medical Accountants about one of the key issues currently on the radar for practices: the financial impact of the 2026/27 GP contract changes.

It promises to be a useful session for practice managers looking to understand what the changes could mean financially.

You’ll also find the Robson Laidler team on stand 22 throughout the event - so if you’re attending, please come over and say hello.

If you still haven't registered, you can register for free here:
https://events.cogora.com/managementinpractice-newcastle-2026/register-step1

We’re continuing to hire across various departments, with opportunities available in our various accounting teams and tax advisory.

Join an award-winning, values-led firm committed to making a positive difference to people’s lives.

Explore our current vacancies and apply here: https://www.robson-laidler.co.uk/careers/

Could ESG help your organisation grow?

ESG is often seen as a compliance issue, but it can also be a powerful driver of organisational and commercial growth.

From strengthening your position in tenders and supply chains to attracting and retaining great people, reducing inefficiencies and making better strategic decisions, embedding ESG can help build a stronger organisation ready for future opportunities.

At our next RL Business Club, ESG Beyond the Tickbox, our expert speakers will explore how each pillar of ESG can create real value for your organisation.

You’ll discover how to:
- Strengthen your position with customers, funders and supply chains
- Create a workplace where your people can thrive
- Build stronger governance and make better decisions
- Turn ESG into a genuine competitive advantage

Don’t just approach ESG as something you have to do. Discover how to make it work for your organisation.

Register here:

RL Business Club: ESG beyond the tickbox ESG is no longer just a reporting requirement - it's an opportunity to build a stronger, more purpose led business. Register to learn how!

We’re delighted that our Head of Healthcare Accounting, Stacey Rea, will be speaking on behalf of AISMA - the Association of Independent Specialist Medical Accountants at Management in Practice Newcastle on 16 September.

Stacey will be discussing the financial impact of the 2026/27 GP contract changes for Practice Managers.

Robson Laidler will also be exhibiting at the event, so if you’re attending, come along, say hello and meet the team - we'll be on stand 22! 👋



https://events.cogora.com/managementinpractice-newcastle-2026/register-step1?c_mkrf=Speaker_Linkedin_Stacey

Today is National Financial Awareness Day - a useful reminder to look beyond the next bill, deadline or item on the to-do list and think about the bigger picture.

Financial planning is about more than money. It is about the experiences you want to enjoy, the memories you want to create and the life you want to build for yourself and your family.

In our latest blog, Hannah Witty from Robson Laidler Wealth explores how small, consistent steps today can help turn future goals into something more achievable.

Read this latest blog here:

National Financial Awareness Day: What are you building towards? Use National Financial Awareness Day to reflect on your goals and discover how financial planning can help you build towards the life you want.

How important is ESG to your organisation?

Whether ESG is already on your agenda or something you've never explored, it's becoming increasingly difficult for organisations of all sizes to ignore.

Customers, funders and supply chains are increasingly looking at ESG credentials, with sustainability requirements becoming more prominent in procurement and tendering.

At our next RL Business Club: ESG Beyond the Tickbox, you'll discover:

- Why ignoring ESG could put future contracts, tenders and opportunities at risk
- What customers, funders and supply chains are increasingly expecting from organisations like yours
- How to get ahead of ESG expectations before they become a requirement
- Practical actions you can take now - even if you’re starting from scratch
- How environmental action, investing in your people and stronger governance can deliver real organisational value
- How to turn ESG from a burden into a genuine competitive advantage

Thursday 17th September | 16:00 - 18:30 | One Strawberry Lane, Newcastle

Register for FREE via our Eventbrite page:

www.eventbrite.co.uk

Many people spend decades building their wealth, only to find it difficult to enjoy it once they retire.

The biggest challenge is often not having enough money. It is having the confidence to spend it.

In this article, we explore why the transition from saving to spending can feel uncomfortable, how cash flow planning helps bring clarity, and why a well-structured retirement plan gives you permission to enjoy the life you've worked so hard to build.

How to move from a saving to a spending mindset in retirement Learn how a retirement spending plan can help you move from saving to spending with confidence and enjoy your wealth without compromising your future.