What are an employee’s rights if a business becomes insolvent?
When a business becomes insolvent, it is the duty of the directors to act with skill, care and diligence in safeguarding the […]
Should business owners invest in their business despite the economic gloom?
The UK has a woeful record of business under-investment stretching back decades. A recent Institute for Government report highlighted Office for National […]
HMRC petitions and debt recovery: What directors need to know
Business owners are facing a deluge of financial and operational pressures at the moment. From inflation to supply chain disruption and labour […]
What does HMRC having recovery powers mean for Directors?
While company directors are generally protected by limited liability, recovery powers granted to HMRC in the Finance Act 2020 mean directors can […]
What can unincorporated businesses do when struggling with debt?
The Bank of England’s latest interest rate hike to 1.25% in June might not take us anywhere near the terrifying heights of […]
Avoiding Disqualification as a Director
One of the great fears that can sometimes keep struggling entrepreneurs awake in the wee small hours is being Disqualified as a […]
Coming out of chaos: What about business owners?
The mainstream and business media have been overwhelmed with stories and commentary on the havoc the Pandemic has wrought with businesses great […]
Bounce Back Loan Scheme – Do you have enough financial support?
Government financial support schemes during Covid pandemic The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme was first brought in by the Government in response to […]
Insolvent Liquidation?
What happens when a company goes into insolvent liquidation It is a time of great uncertainty and confusion as a company heads […]
What is Pre-Pack Administration?
A ‘Pre-Pack’ Administration is governed by the same rules and statutory requirements as the more traditional type of Administration, but with one […]
Considerations when restarting after business failure
Can I start a new company after a business failure? Businesses fail for all sorts of reasons, some within the control of […]
Planning for Covid-19 business survival – without taking on more debt!
Putting business survival first Much support from government is centred around businesses taking on additional debt to get through the crisis. We […]