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This site provides general information only and does not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice.

Important: This website provides general information for directors of companies registered in England and Wales. Different laws and procedures apply in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

If this sounds like you

Can my company still be rescued?

A framework for separating a viable underlying business from an unsustainable balance sheet or cash crisis.

You may recognise this

  • The core business may be profitable before debt repayments.
  • There is credible demand but insufficient working capital.
  • A sale, refinance or operational change may be possible.

What to do now

  • Build a realistic short-term cash view.
  • Identify which parts make or lose money.
  • Test options before enforcement or cash exhaustion removes them.

What to avoid

  • Using optimistic sales alone as a rescue plan.
  • Taking new money without understanding priority and repayment.
  • Delaying difficult operational decisions.

Useful information to gather

Do not wait for everything to be perfect. Start with what is readily available.

  • 13-week cash-flow forecast
  • Profitability by service/site/product
  • Funding, asset and creditor information

Why timing matters

Earlier action can preserve time, information and choice. Waiting for certainty can allow cash, legal or creditor deadlines to decide the next step for you.

Would you like to talk about this?

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Submitting this form does not commit you to a formal insolvency process or to appointing anyone.

Related next steps

This page provides general information, not advice about your company or personal position. Formal deadlines may require immediate advice from a solicitor or licensed insolvency practitioner.