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Honest Advice and a Genuinely Free Consultation: What No One Else in Business Recovery Will Give You

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In the business recovery sector, finding truly honest, down-to-earth advice can feel impossible. Most firms won't help until you're in crisis—and even then, their "free consultations" come with hidden costs and pressure. We're different. Here's why.

The Problem with Most Business Recovery Firms

Let's be honest about what happens when you reach out to most business recovery firms. They won't touch you unless you're already in deep crisis—creditors knocking, HMRC enforcement looming, or liquidation threats arriving. By then, your options are severely limited and expensive.

The Hidden Reality

  • They won't help early – Most firms only engage when formal insolvency is inevitable
  • "Free consultations" with strings – Hidden fees, pressure tactics, and commission-based referrals
  • One-size-fits-all solutions – Pushed toward expensive formal procedures regardless of your situation
  • No proactive support – Prevention isn't profitable for them, so they won't help you avoid crisis

The result? By the time you get "help," you're facing five-figure fees for formal procedures that might have been entirely avoidable if someone had guided you months earlier.

Our Down-to-Earth, Honest Approach

We believe business support should be accessible before disaster strikes. That's why our approach is fundamentally different from the traditional business recovery model.

Genuinely Free Consultation

No hidden fees. No obligation. No pressure. Just honest conversation about your situation and realistic options.

Early Intervention Welcome

We want to help you before crisis hits. Prevention is always better—and cheaper—than emergency rescue.

Straight Talking Advice

No jargon. No scare tactics. Just clear, honest guidance about what's happening and what you can do about it.

Your Best Interest First

We recommend what's right for you, not what generates the highest fees for us. Sometimes that's no action at all.

Very Important: We Act for YOU, The Director

Unlike many firms that prioritize creditors or other parties, we act exclusively for you—the company director.

Our primary focus is protecting you and your personal assets. We understand that as a director, you face personal liability risks, and our advice is tailored to safeguard your interests first and foremost. Your financial security and peace of mind are what matter most to us.

Why Being Proactive Beats Waiting for Disaster

The single biggest mistake business owners make is waiting too long to seek help. By the time you're in crisis mode, your options shrink dramatically and costs skyrocket.

Acting Now (Proactive)

  • More options available – informal solutions, negotiations, restructuring
  • Lower costs – guidance and prevention cost hundreds, not thousands
  • Less stress – address issues before they become overwhelming
  • Protection maintained – personal assets stay protected
  • Business survives – many companies avoid formal procedures entirely

Waiting for Crisis (Reactive)

  • Limited options – often only formal insolvency procedures available
  • High costs – formal procedures run £5,000-£20,000+
  • Maximum stress – dealing with bailiffs, court action, sleepless nights
  • Personal liability risks – director loan accounts, personal guarantees exposed
  • Business closure – liquidation often becomes inevitable

The Cost of Waiting

A business owner who seeks advice when they first notice cash flow pressure might spend £500-£1,000 on strategic guidance and avoid crisis entirely. One who waits until HMRC issues enforcement action will spend £8,000-£15,000 on formal procedures—plus face personal liability claims and business closure. The difference? Timing.

How We Support You

We offer comprehensive support across every stage of business challenge—from early prevention to emergency rescue. Here's how we can help.

Proactive Business Support

Prevention-focused advice to strengthen your business before problems arise

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Financial Restructuring

Debt reorganization and cash flow management to restore financial stability

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HMRC Debt Resolution

Expert negotiation and Time to Pay arrangements for tax debt

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BBL Repayment Help

Bounce Back Loan assistance with 100% success rate

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Company Voluntary Arrangement

Formal debt arrangement to avoid liquidation and save your business

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Director Protection

Safeguard your personal assets and understand your legal obligations

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Facing Immediate Crisis?

Winding up petition, bailiff action, or court proceedings? We provide emergency business support when you need it most.

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Don't Forget: We're With You Long After Your Case Ends

Our commitment to you doesn't stop when your immediate case is resolved. We remain available for ongoing advice, guidance, and support whenever new challenges arise. You're not just a case number—you're part of our business community for the long term.

Already Gone Through Liquidation or Another Insolvency Process?

Even if you've already liquidated or used another insolvency method, we can still help you. If misfeasance claims come your way from liquidators or creditors, we provide expert defense and guidance to protect you from unfair allegations.

Don't face misfeasance claims alone—we're here to defend your interests and reputation.

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What Makes Our Free Consultation Genuinely Free

When we say "free," we mean it. No hidden costs. No obligation. No pressure. Here's what happens when you reach out.

1

You Reach Out Confidentially

Call, email, or use our contact form. Everything is completely confidential. You're not committing to anything—just starting a conversation.

2

We Listen to Your Situation

We take the time to understand what's happening with your business. No rush. No judgment. Just honest listening and thoughtful questions.

3

We Give You Honest Advice

Based on your situation, we'll explain your realistic options in plain English. If you don't need expensive help, we'll tell you. If you do, we'll explain why and what it involves.

4

You Decide What Happens Next

No pressure. No sales pitch. You take the information, think about it, and decide whether you want to work with us. If you do, great. If not, that's okay too. The advice is yours to keep regardless.

5

We're Here Even After the Job is Complete

Our support doesn't end when your immediate crisis is resolved. We provide total backup and ongoing support for any future issues that arise. In today's world, there's always an issue looming—whether it's market changes, cash flow pressures, or unexpected challenges.

You'll have direct access to our team whenever you need guidance, a second opinion, or help navigating new problems. We're not just here for the crisis—we're here for the long haul.

"I called three other firms before finding Tenable Business Support. The others wouldn't even talk to me unless I only wanted to liquidate. These guys spent 45 minutes on the phone with me, explained everything clearly, and helped me understand my options. No charge. No strings. Just genuinely helpful advice when I desperately needed it."

— UK Business Owner

When Should You Reach Out?

Don't wait until you're in full crisis. Here are the early warning signs that mean you should talk to us now, not later:

Cash Flow Concerns

  • Struggling to pay bills on time
  • Using personal funds to keep business afloat
  • Borrowing to cover operational costs
  • Delaying supplier payments

HMRC Issues

  • Behind on VAT or PAYE payments
  • Received enforcement letters
  • Struggling with Corporation Tax
  • HMRC threatening action

Creditor Pressure

  • Creditors calling frequently
  • Received statutory demands
  • Legal action threatened
  • Can't negotiate payment terms

Personal Impact

  • Constant stress and anxiety
  • Sleepless nights worrying
  • Avoiding phone calls and mail
  • Feeling isolated and overwhelmed

The Bottom Line

If any of these sound familiar, don't wait. The earlier you reach out, the more options you have and the less it costs to fix. One phone call now could save you thousands—and your business.

Why We're Different

Traditional Firms

  • ✗ Only help when you're already in crisis
  • ✗ "Free consultation" with hidden costs
  • ✗ Push expensive formal procedures
  • ✗ Commission-based referrals
  • ✗ Jargon-heavy communication

Tenable Business Support

  • ✓ Welcome early intervention
  • ✓ Genuinely free, no-obligation advice
  • ✓ Recommend what's best for YOU
  • ✓ Independent, unbiased guidance
  • ✓ Plain English, honest conversations

We're not like other firms in this sector because we fundamentally believe that business support should be about prevention, not just crisis management. We want to help you before things get desperate, when you still have choices and control.

That's why our consultation is genuinely free. No hidden fees. No catch. No pressure. Just honest, down-to-earth advice when you need it most.

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