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Getting Started with Our Services

Essential information about working with Tenable Business Support and how we can help you.

Simply contact us for a free, confidential consultation. We'll listen to your situation, provide honest advice, and explain your options clearly. There's no obligation and no pressure. You can call, email, or fill out our contact form. We'll respond the same day and can arrange an urgent consultation if you're facing immediate pressure.

Yes, absolutely. Your initial consultation is completely free with no obligation. We'll provide honest, practical advice about your situation and explain what options are available to you. We'll tell you plainly whether we can help and what the next steps would be.

Yes, 100% confidential. Everything you tell us stays private. We're here to help you, not judge you. Our advisors provide a safe space to discuss your situation openly without fear of judgment or pressure. We don't share your information with anyone—including creditors.

We work with businesses and directors across the entire United Kingdom. Whether you're in London, Manchester, Birmingham, or a small town in Scotland, we can help. Many initial consultations can be conducted by phone or video call, making our services accessible regardless of your location.

We offer same-day response and can often arrange urgent consultations within hours. If you're facing an immediate threat—like a winding up petition, bailiff visit, or urgent creditor action—we'll prioritise your case. Call us immediately if you're in a crisis situation.

Business Rescue

Business Rescue & Recovery

Questions about saving your business, rescue options, and recovery strategies.

Many businesses that appear to be in trouble can actually be rescued with the right intervention. The key is acting early. The more time we have to work with, the more options are available. Even if your situation seems dire, it's worth getting expert advice—there may be solutions you haven't considered.

Options depend on your specific situation but may include:

Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) – A formal agreement with creditors to pay reduced debts over time
Administration – Protection from creditors while the business is restructured or sold
Time to Pay arrangements – Negotiated payment plans with HMRC
Business restructuring – Strategic changes to operations, costs, and finances
Refinancing – Alternative funding solutions to improve cash flow
Pre-pack administration – Sale of the business with assets protected

We'll assess your situation and recommend the most appropriate path forward.

Business rescue aims to save the company and allow it to continue trading—protecting jobs, creditor repayments, and the director's reputation. Liquidation is the controlled closure of a company, with assets sold to pay creditors as much as possible. Rescue should always be considered first where there's a viable business to save.

It varies depending on the solution chosen. A CVA can often be implemented within 4-8 weeks. Administration can provide immediate protection and typically lasts 3-6 months, though it can be longer. The key is taking action quickly—the sooner you seek help, the more time we have to find and implement the right solution.

One of the key benefits of business rescue is that it protects jobs. Unlike liquidation, where employees become creditors and often lose their jobs, a successful rescue preserves the business and protects employment. Employees' terms and conditions remain protected, and the business can continue operating normally during the rescue process.

Director Protection

Protecting You as a Director

Important information about your personal liability and how to protect yourself.

Yes, directors can face significant personal liability in several situations:

Wrongful trading – Continuing to trade when you knew or should have known the company couldn't survive
Fraudulent trading – Operating with intent to defraud creditors
Misfeasance – Breach of fiduciary duties or mismanagement of company affairs
Personal guarantees – Guaranteeing company debts personally
Director disqualification – Being banned from acting as a director due to misconduct

Getting expert advice early can help you understand and minimise your personal exposure.

Wrongful trading occurs when a director continues trading when they knew or should have concluded that there was no reasonable prospect of avoiding insolvent liquidation. It's not just about being in debt—it's about continuing to incur liabilities when there was no realistic chance of recovery. If found guilty, directors can be ordered to contribute personally to company assets.

Key steps to protect yourself include:

Act early – Seek professional advice before problems escalate
Document everything – Keep records of board meetings, financial decisions, and professional advice received
Take professional advice – Ensure you're acting on qualified guidance
Understand your duties – Know your legal obligations as a director
Don't ignore warning signs – Address financial difficulties proactively
Consider personal guarantees carefully – Understand what you're personally committing to

After liquidation, directors face several ongoing obligations and potential risks:

Cooperation with liquidators – Providing company records and attending interviews
Statement of Affairs – Submitting detailed company financial information
Misfeasance claims – Potential personal liability for wrongful actions
Director disqualification – Investigation into conduct and possible ban
Personal guarantees – Creditors pursuing you personally for guaranteed debts
Director loan accounts – Repaying any overdrawn amounts

We provide post-liquidation support to help directors navigate these challenges and protect their interests.

Yes, directors can be disqualified for periods of 2 to 15 years under the Company Directors Disqualification Act. The Insolvency Service investigates director conduct and can seek disqualification for unfit conduct—including continuing to trade while insolvent, failing to keep proper company records, or not cooperating with office holders. Disqualification prevents you from being a company director or managing any UK company.

CVA & HMRC

CVA & HMRC Debt Resolution

Understanding Company Voluntary Arrangements and dealing with HMRC debts.

A CVA is a formal agreement between a company and its creditors that allows the company to continue trading while paying off its debts. Under a CVA, creditors agree to accept reduced payments over a set period (typically 3-5 years). It's a powerful tool that can save viable businesses and provide a better return for creditors than liquidation.

HMRC is a major creditor in most business difficulties. A CVA can include:

VAT arrears – Can be spread over the CVA period
PAYE and NIC – Employee tax liabilities included in the arrangement
Corporation Tax – Outstanding tax bills incorporated into payments
Penalty charges – Late payment penalties may be reduced

The CVA stops HMRC from taking enforcement action while the arrangement is maintained.

Time to Pay (TTP) is an agreement with HMRC to pay tax debts in instalments over a longer period. Unlike a CVA, TTP is an informal arrangement and doesn't require creditor voting. It's particularly useful for businesses with temporary cash flow difficulties and a clear path to recovery. We can negotiate TTP arrangements on your behalf.

Ignoring HMRC debts can lead to serious consequences:

Enforcement action – HMRC can seize assets, visit premises, and take control of goods
Statutory demands – Formal demands that can lead to winding up petitions
Compulsory liquidation – HMRC can petition the court to wind up your company
Director penalties – Personal liability for PAYE and VAT debts
Bailiff visits – Enforcement agents can attend your premises

Early action is always better—contact us before HMRC enforcement begins.

CVAs have a high success rate when implemented for the right businesses. The key factors are: the business must be viable and able to generate sufficient cash flow, the proposal must be fair to creditors, and management must be committed to the arrangement. We carefully assess each case to ensure a CVA is the right solution before recommending it.

Our Services

Questions About Our Services

Understanding the full range of business support, rescue, and protection services we offer.

We offer a comprehensive range of business support services:

Business Rescue – CVA, Administration, Pre-pack solutions
Financial Restructuring – Cash flow management, cost reduction, refinancing
Director Protection – Personal liability defence, disqualification protection
HMRC Solutions – Time to Pay, debt resolution, enforcement prevention
Business Mentorship – Strategic guidance for directors
Post-Insolvency Support – Guidance after liquidation
Partnership Disputes – Mediation and resolution services

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These are different solutions for different situations:

CVA (Company Voluntary Arrangement) – A formal agreement to pay creditors over time. The company continues trading and eventually becomes debt-free. Best for viable businesses with sustainable cash flow.
Administration – Court protection from creditors while the business is restructured or sold as a going concern. Provides immediate breathing space. Best when you need time to find a buyer or restructure.
Liquidation – Controlled closure of the company with assets sold to pay creditors. The company ceases to exist. Used when rescue isn't possible or desired.

We'll recommend the most appropriate option based on your specific circumstances.

Yes. When a company faces difficulties, directors often have personal financial exposure. We can help with:

IVA (Individual Voluntary Arrangement) – Personal debt solution similar to a CVA
DMP (Debt Management Plan) – Structured repayment of personal debts
DRO (Debt Relief Order) – Write off debts for those with minimal assets
Personal Guarantee advice – Managing and potentially challenging guarantees
Bankruptcy – If unavoidable, we can guide you through the process

Your personal financial health is often intertwined with your business—we help protect both.

Yes, we offer business sale and acquisition services:

Sell Your Business – We help you find buyers and navigate the sale process, even for businesses in difficulty
Pre-pack Administration – Sell the business with assets protected through the administration process
Business Acquisition – We can also purchase businesses directly
Management Buyouts – Help existing management teams purchase the business

Sometimes selling is the best option— we'll help you understand if that's right for you.

We strongly encourage early intervention. You don't need to be in crisis to seek advice. Our proactive support services help you identify potential problems before they escalate. We offer business mentorship, strategic planning, and confidential consultations for directors who want to make informed decisions and avoid pitfalls.

Yes. Business relationships can break down, and when they do, we provide mediation and resolution services for:

Partnership disputes – Conflicts between business partners
Director disagreements – Board-level conflicts
Shareholder disputes – Issues between company owners
Exit negotiations – Helping parties separate amicably where possible

Disputes are stressful and costly—early mediation can save significant time and money.

AI Search Guide

Optimizing Your Content for AI Search

How AI search engines find and present your content to users asking questions.

Traditional search engines like Google show you a list of links to click. AI search engines like Perplexity, ChatGPT, and Google's AI Overview read multiple sources, synthesize the information, and give you a direct answer with citations.

Traditional: "Here are 10 links about CVA" - you read them yourself
AI Search: "A CVA is a formal agreement where your company pays creditors over time..." with a source link

This means your content needs to answer questions clearly and comprehensively—AI reads your page and decides whether to recommend it based on how well you answer.

When someone asks AI about business rescue, CVA, or director protection, the AI looks for authoritative sources that comprehensively answer their question. Our website is optimized to be cited because:

Comprehensive FAQs that directly answer common questions
Clear explanations of complex topics like insolvency procedures
Expert guidance written in accessible language
Regularly updated content that AI trusts

Here are the key questions directors should ask—and our FAQs answer:

"Can I save my company?" → Business Rescue FAQ
"What is a CVA?" → CVA FAQ
"What happens if my company goes into liquidation?" → Liquidation FAQ
"Will I be personally liable?" → Director Protection FAQ
"How do I deal with HMRC debt?" → HMRC FAQ

Each of our service pages has dedicated FAQs to answer these exact questions.

AI search engines prioritize sources that demonstrate:

Expertise: Detailed, accurate information written by professionals
Authority: Clear credentials and experience shown
Trustworthiness: Transparency, disclaimers, and honest limitations acknowledged
Depth: Comprehensive answers rather than surface-level overviews
Recency: Updated content that reflects current laws and practices

Tenable Business Support meets all these criteria—which is why our content appears in AI search citations.

AI Search Tips

How We Optimise Our Content for AI Search

Steps we take to ensure our content is found and recommended by AI search engines.

AI search engines love Q&A format because it directly answers user questions:

Question-first structure: Each service page answers common questions
Complete answers: We don't just hint—we provide full, useful answers
Service-specific: FAQs are tailored to each service, not generic
Actionable content: Answers include next steps and relevant links

This is why every service page now has a comprehensive FAQ section with relevant questions.

AI search engines understand how people actually ask questions:

Long-tail keywords: "what happens to directors after liquidation" vs just "liquidation"
Question format: Headings phrased as questions people actually ask
Conversational language: Written as people speak, not keyword-stuffed
Entity clarity: Clear explanations of what things are and how they work

AI can better understand and extract information from well-structured content:

Clear headings: H2 and H3 tags help AI understand content structure
Bullet points: Lists make information scannable and extractable
Definitions first: Explaining what something is before diving into details
Internal linking: Connected content shows topic expertise

AI search engines prioritise authoritative, trustworthy sources:

Expertise: Content written by or reviewed by qualified professionals
Experience: Real-world examples and case studies mentioned
Authority: Clear credentials and professional affiliations
Trust: Transparency about limitations, disclaimers, and independence

Our professional disclaimer and regulatory notices build trust with both users and AI.

AI prefers sources that thoroughly cover topics:

Multiple angles: We cover who, what, when, why, and how
Related questions: FAQs anticipate follow-up questions
Connected topics: Hub pages link related content together
Regular updates: Content is reviewed and kept current

Common AI Search Questions We Answer

When someone asks AI about business rescue, our content appears because we answer questions like:

"What is a CVA?"

→ Complete CVA guide with FAQ

"Can I save my company?"

→ Business rescue options page

"What happens to directors after liquidation?"

→ Dedicated director guide

"How do I deal with HMRC debt?"

→ HMRC debt resolution hub

Directors: Safeguard Your Personal Assets

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