McAlister | Blog (10)

September 14, 2020 by Sandra

Administration and liquidation: who gets paid first?
When a business fails, it’s often because it can’t pay its debts. Those that it owes money to are called creditors - but when dealing with creditors... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Pre-Pack Administration
September 7, 2020 by Sandra

How to negotiate a Time to Pay with HMRC
If you are self-employed and unable to pay your taxes on time, one possible option is negotiating a Time to Pay with HMRC. Put simply, a Time to Pay... [Read the full blog...]
August 17, 2020 by Sandra

The lowdown on directors’ responsibilities
When you become a company director you take on a whole new set of responsibilities. Directors are effectively the agents of the company, appointed by the... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Business Insolvency
August 11, 2020 by Sandra

IVAs explained: everything you need to know
It’s not uncommon for small businesses to face financial difficulty. However, when a business is struggling, it can be really difficult for sole traders... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: IVA (debt)
August 6, 2020 by Sandra

When should I consider administration?
If your business has fallen on hard times and becomes insolvent, you will face a variety of options. Three of the most common options for insolvent... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Company Administration
July 15, 2020 by Sandra

Coronavirus support – your top questions answered
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge effect on businesses all over the world. What’s more, GDP figures show that the impact of the pandemic is worse than... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Covid-19
July 8, 2020 by Sandra

CVAs: the positives and the negatives explained
Company Voluntary Arrangements (CVAs) are a business rescue procedure. They were introduced to provide a flexible way of restructuring a troubled business... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: CVA
July 1, 2020 by Sandra

Is your business struggling because of coronavirus? These are the different finance options available
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on businesses and the economy all over the world. In fact, the IMF predicts that the global economy... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Covid-19
June 24, 2020 by Sandra

Covid-19: essential advice for landlords and letting agents
The Covid-19 pandemic is having an unprecedented effect on the global economy, with many businesses around the world facing financial difficulty. In the... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Covid-19
June 18, 2020 by Sandra

Social distancing help and advice for small businesses
The effect of Covid-19 has been felt by all businesses, large and small - but the impact on small businesses has been significant. The three categories... [Read the full blog...]