We have re-produced here some of the top 10 warning signs that as a director, shareholder, taxman, banker, accountant or advisor you should be recognise when things are getting tough in a business.
Very few directors set out to manage insolvent businesses. Whilst this is an obvious statement, it is important to stress. We have worked with thousands of insolvent companies and the warning signs are very common and obvious.
Of course "Oh, don' t worry ONE BIG SALE, CHEQUE or Contract will sort it"! is the usual answer
In a recent survey of financial controllers /directors, nearly 65% said they would not seek outside help if the company had a cashflow problem, as "something would come along and fix it". Is that really sensible management?
Judge for yourself. Click on links below: if you recognise too many of these signs then YOU are facing insolvency...
So read the contents below and if they become familiar – talk to us soon.
More detailed warning signs are laid out in each main section of the site under Companies; Partnerships and Sole Traders
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