operational turnaround

Landlords as creditors: tenant insolvency

Chris Laughton
April 01, 2010 08:51

Some landlords struggle with their position in administrations (especially pre-packs) and CVAs, as illustrated by the naturally landlord-centric perspective of insolvency given by the British Property Federation. Landlords are so used to their powers of distraint and forfeiture maintaining their...

Budget 2010: time to pay HMRC

Chris Laughton
March 24, 2010 16:40

The Chancellor said today in his Budget Speech, with reference to small businesses: "The improved time to pay scheme has helped businesses spread £5bn worth of tax payments over a timetable they can afford. Between them, these businesses employ over...

How to invest in the recession

Paul Brindley
January 23, 2009 14:43

While the recession will undoubtedly hurt a good many people, those (albeit relatively few) private investors and buyers of businesses who have ready cash to invest stand to make handsome profits as they take advantage of increased opportunities to buy...

Restructuring your way out of recession

Steve Smith
October 17, 2008 14:29

Credit is hard to find and, with global recession looming, businesses face many new challenges. The solution is to develop sensible, cost effective and tax efficient restructuring plans. Cash flow and business viability are key and should be uppermost in...

What will happen to my employees if my company goes bust?

Chris Laughton
September 15, 2008 19:25

It depends on: how early you react to deal with the problem; whether any part of the business is able to continue as a going concern; and what workforce is required for that business (remembering that a purchaser may have...