Business Advice Hub

A customer has gone into liquidation or administration owing you money. A practical UK guide to the first 48 hours, what you can still recover, and how to stop one bad debt taking your own business down.

How to submit a creditor claim when a company that owes you money goes into liquidation or administration — the proof of debt, the evidence you need, the deadlines, and what a dividend realistically looks like.

Your employer has gone into liquidation or administration. What you can claim from the Redundancy Payments Service, how to make the claim, how long it takes, and what happens if the business is sold.

The statutory order of priority in a UK insolvency, explained in plain English — secured creditors, insolvency costs, preferential creditors, HMRC's secondary preferential status, the prescribed part, floating charges and unsecured creditors.

A practical guide to distressed financing for UK company directors — what it is, the funding types available, costs and risks, and how K2 Partners arranges and invests rescue capital alongside management.

Independent distressed debt advisory for UK company directors under creditor pressure and investors holding distressed positions. K2 Partners invests time and capital alongside your business.

What is insolvency? A plain-English UK guide to what insolvency means, the two legal tests (cash-flow and balance-sheet), insolvency vs bankruptcy, what it means for directors, and the main insolvency procedures.

Voluntary liquidation explained for UK directors — the difference between a Creditors' Voluntary Liquidation (CVL) for insolvent companies and a Members' Voluntary Liquidation (MVL) for solvent ones, the process, costs and what it means for directors.

What is compulsory liquidation? A plain-English UK guide to compulsory winding up — how a winding-up petition becomes a winding-up order, the role of the Official Receiver, and what it means for directors and employees.

What is company administration? A plain-English guide to what going into administration means for a UK company, its directors, employees and creditors — the process, outcomes and alternatives.

What is liquidation? A plain-English UK guide to company liquidation — the meaning, the three types (CVL, MVL, compulsory), the process, and what it means for directors, employees and creditors.

A UK guide to secondary business lenders - who they are, how they compare, what they cost, and the personal-guarantee and loan-stacking risks every distressed director should understand before borrowing.

How Section 455 tax works on overdrawn directors' loan accounts - the 33.75% charge, the nine-month-and-one-day deadline, how to avoid it, and how to reclaim the tax once the loan is repaid.

How distressed UK companies raise business turnaround finance when banks say no - the funding types available, what it costs, eligibility, and how K2 secures emergency capital for recovery.

Sales are vanity, profit is sanity, cash is reality. Using a high-profile construction turnaround as the worked example, we explain why deliberately shrinking a business can be the move that saves it - and how the same principles work for £3m-£20m owner-managed firms.

How much does a CVA cost? A typical Company Voluntary Arrangement costs around £5,000–£10,000 in core fees, usually paid from monthly contributions, not on top.

How to stop a winding-up petition: the 6 proven ways to dismiss, adjourn or withdraw a petition, the 7-day Gazette window, and how to keep your bank account open.

HMRC winding-up petition explained: why HMRC petitions, the 7-day window, how to stop it with payment, Time to Pay or rescue, and what happens if you ignore it.

CVA vs administration explained for UK directors — who stays in control, whether the company survives, costs and when each is right. Clear comparison.

Complete guide to Company Voluntary Arrangements (CVAs). Learn when CVAs work, the implementation process, and how to achieve creditor approval while keeping your business operational.

Closing a limited company with debts to HMRC? The correct legal process, how to avoid personal liability, your CVL options and how to negotiate with HMRC — 2026 director's guide.

Comprehensive overview of distressed debt investing strategies for UK businesses. Learn how distressed debt works, investment approaches, and how to navigate opportunities in financially challenged situations.

Complete decision guide comparing business turnaround, CVA, administration, pre-pack, and liquidation for UK directors. Understand which approach is right for your situation — and what each one actually means in practice.

Trading while insolvent explained — what it means, whether it is illegal, the wrongful-trading risks, director personal liability and the warning signs every UK director must know.

Solutions to cash flow problems for UK businesses — how to solve a cash flow crisis fast with immediate actions, emergency funding options and proven recovery strategies.

Emergency guide for companies facing winding-up petitions. Learn immediate steps to take, how to oppose petitions, and rescue options to save your company from compulsory liquidation.

Personal guarantees on business loans explained for UK directors. What happens when a guarantee is called, which lenders use them, and what options are available.

Can't afford business loan repayments? Understand factor rate loans, merchant cash advances, and why early repayment may not reduce what you owe. Expert options for UK directors.

K2 Business Partners' proven turnaround methodology — a structured framework built on 30+ years of hands-on business recovery. Learn how operational turnaround works and why the K2 approach differs from traditional advisory.

Honest guide to what business turnaround costs in the UK — practitioner fees, equity models, finance costs, and the real price of doing nothing. Written for directors weighing their options.

Expert guidance on saving your company from insolvency through operational restructuring. K2 Business Partners specializes in company rescue, not liquidation - learn how to transform your business and avoid closure.

Comprehensive overview of pre-pack administration for UK businesses. Understand the process, benefits, risks, and when this insolvency strategy could be the right solution for your company.

Expert guide comparing buying versus building a business. Learn how to identify good acquisition opportunities, avoid bad deals, and evaluate distressed business purchases with proven frameworks.

Essential guide for UK SMEs facing an Independent Business Review. Learn how to navigate the IBR process, manage bank relationships, and turn a potential crisis into an opportunity for business improvement.

Essential strategies for SME leaders to recognize, prevent, and manage stress and anxiety in their teams. Learn to harness positive stress while preventing the downward spiral into mental health issues.

Essential guide for dealing with County Court Judgment enforcement. Learn how to stop bailiffs, negotiate with enforcement officers, and protect your business assets from seizure.

Complete guide to securing bank lending for UK SMEs. Learn how to manage bank relationships, create bankable propositions, and navigate the post-crisis lending landscape successfully.

Comprehensive roadmap for companies in financial distress. Covers immediate actions, cash flow management, creditor negotiations, and available rescue options including CVAs and administration.

Essential guide to director duties and responsibilities during financial difficulties. Learn how to protect yourself from personal liability while fulfilling your obligations to creditors and stakeholders.

How to deal with HMRC debt — negotiate a Time to Pay arrangement, manage VAT, PAYE and corporation tax arrears and stop enforcement action. Expert guidance for UK directors.