Voluntary arrangements

1. PORTLAND NAMED REGIONAL WINNER FOR HAMPSHIRE AT THE INSOLYTICS INSOLVENCY AWARDS

   Portland is delighted to announce that we have been named as regional winners at the Area and Region Insolvency Practice Awards for the Hampshire area.

   Friday, 16th March 2018 431 views

2. Moving forward – A time to pay or a company voluntary arrangement.

   Tuesday, 14th November 2017 1003 views

3. Would an increase in interest rates lead to a rise in business insolvency?

   Sunday, 22nd October 2017 949 views

4. Crowdfunding - a realistic alternative to bank finance?

   Wednesday, 6th September 2017 901 views

5. TUPE – What is it and what effect does it have on insolvency?

   Friday, 21st July 2017 1045 views

6. Is bankruptcy worth the gamble?

   Tuesday, 27th June 2017 1109 views

7. Portland team raises over £600 for local children’s hospice

   Wednesday, 17th May 2017 1286 views

8. HMRC is increasing pressure on companies with overdue debts

   Monday, 8th May 2017 830 views

9. Personal and corporate insolvencies are on the rise

   Tuesday, 2nd May 2017 576 views

10. Using Brexit to boost your business

    Tuesday, 25th April 2017 1025 views

11. New Insolvency Rules – what you should know

    Friday, 21st April 2017 829 views

12. Personal guarantees and the possible consequences on the guarantor if they are called upon

    Monday, 17th April 2017 1068 views

13. The business failure of Comet

    Thursday, 6th April 2017 1473 views

14. Planning an exit strategy

    Wednesday, 29th March 2017 800 views

15. A day in the life of an Insolvency Administrator

    Thursday, 23rd March 2017 912 views

16. The ongoing Glasgow Rangers court battle and the effect it may have on businesses nationwide

    Monday, 13th March 2017 1200 views

17. The rise & fall Blockbuster Video

    Wednesday, 8th March 2017 1098 views

18. What options do you have when you can’t pay your creditors

    Tuesday, 14th February 2017 688 views

19. Will Brexit lead to an increase in the number of insolvencies?

    Monday, 6th February 2017 917 views

20. How to value a business

    Friday, 27th January 2017 815 views

21. Is 2017 the year of the Red Lion? Could the public house sector be fighting back?

    Monday, 23rd January 2017 896 views

22. HMRCs increased powers to find unpaid tax

    Wednesday, 18th January 2017 851 views

23. Difficulties facing the travel industry in 2017

    Friday, 13th January 2017 869 views

24. The business failure of Woolworths

    Tuesday, 10th January 2017 3746 views

25. Finding appropriate investment must be the driving force

    Wednesday, 4th January 2017 895 views

26. What are the options following a winding up petition

    Thursday, 29th December 2016 975 views

27. The importance of obtaining advice and forming a plan early

    Sunday, 18th December 2016 930 views

28. How an IVA could annul bankruptcy

    Monday, 12th December 2016 995 views

29. HM Revenue & Customs current position on Advanced Payment Notices to Investors of Tax Schemes

    Wednesday, 30th November 2016 986 views

30. Can businesses learn a lesson from the US election results?

    Wednesday, 30th November 2016 972 views

31. The importance of maintaining proper accounting records

    Monday, 28th November 2016 914 views

32. How do employees get redundancy when a company goes under

    Thursday, 24th November 2016 1398 views

33. The challenges facing private schools

    Thursday, 17th November 2016 4900 views

34. What is the difference between voluntary and compulsory liquidation?

    Wednesday, 9th November 2016 1872 views

35. The consequences of receiving a winding up petition

    Friday, 28th October 2016 1290 views

36. Higher national minimum wage and the introduction of national living wage increases business failure

    Friday, 21st October 2016 956 views

37. Is my pension safe if I go bankrupt?

    Tuesday, 18th October 2016 910 views

38. Significant increase in the number of insolvencies in the nursery sector

    Wednesday, 28th September 2016 914 views

39. Portland rescue locally loved brewery

    Wednesday, 14th September 2016 1142 views

40. The Oakleaf Brewing Company Limited

    Monday, 15th August 2016 1274 views

41. A new approach for companies with financial difficulties

    Thursday, 30th June 2016 1042 views

42. Diary of an insolvency practitioner

    Thursday, 19th May 2016 1246 views

43. The rise and fall of large retailers after failed CVA

    Tuesday, 3rd May 2016 1753 views

44. Increased insolvencies in the care home sector

    Thursday, 28th April 2016 1254 views

45. What does an administrator really do?

    Tuesday, 26th April 2016 1451 views

46. If at first you don’t succeed - Entrepreneurs who experienced failure before succeeding

    Monday, 28th March 2016 1709 views

47. Imminent changes to the tax rules which will effect Entrepreneurs relief

    Friday, 4th March 2016 1361 views

48. Was it a difficult start to the year for clothing retailers?

    Monday, 29th February 2016 1208 views

49. Bolton Wanderers facing insolvency

    Monday, 28th December 2015 1620 views

50. The benefits of using a Members’ Voluntary Liquidation to utilise capital gains tax allowances

    Thursday, 26th November 2015 2047 views

51. Handling a delicate Liquidation

    Wednesday, 25th November 2015 1198 views

52. Paying small suppliers early – every little helps

    Tuesday, 10th November 2015 1442 views

53. How to find a buyer for a business – strike whilst the iron is hot

    Wednesday, 28th October 2015 1861 views

54. Is the “crowdfunding” bubble about to burst

    Friday, 23rd October 2015 1879 views

55. Insolvency isn’t all doom and gloom

    Thursday, 15th October 2015 1867 views

56. The rise and fall of Morrisons and the lessons that could be learnt

    Tuesday, 22nd September 2015 2172 views

57. As the UK economy picks up, are businesses safe from insolvency?

    Tuesday, 4th August 2015 1540 views

58. Is my pension pot safe if I go bankrupt?

    Monday, 13th July 2015 3165 views

59. Popular online music streaming service placed into Administration

    Thursday, 18th June 2015 1985 views

60. Football League tightens up insolvency rules

    Wednesday, 3rd June 2015 1926 views

61. Will Tesco be the next big UK business failure?

    Tuesday, 26th May 2015 2324 views

62. Are couriers at risk of insolvency due to online shopping habits?

    Tuesday, 7th April 2015 2163 views

63. Can the Government reverse the UK late payment culture and help SME’s cashflow

    Monday, 2nd March 2015 1579 views

64. Nearly 30 years of inflation leads to changes to bankruptcy debt rules

    Thursday, 29th January 2015 2121 views

65. How to sell your business and only pay 10% tax

    Tuesday, 16th December 2014 4276 views

66. Portland Charity Lunch and Auction raises over £2k for The Rainbow Centre

    Wednesday, 3rd December 2014 1693 views

67. ‘Zombie’ companies just refusing to die

    Thursday, 27th November 2014 2116 views

68. How to deal with arrears of VAT, PAYE and Corporation tax

    Monday, 10th November 2014 2670 views

69. Top tips to free up cash in your business

    Friday, 7th November 2014 1547 views

70. How short term business loans can assist with cash flow difficulties

    Wednesday, 5th November 2014 1360 views

71. Is a CVA the business owners prefered option for managing debt?

    Monday, 3rd November 2014 1338 views

72. Cash flow problems? The show must go on

    Friday, 31st October 2014 1395 views

73. How to make £Millions

    Tuesday, 28th October 2014 2024 views

74. How to lose £Billions

    Monday, 27th October 2014 1811 views

75. How to respond to a Winding Up Petition

    Thursday, 23rd October 2014 1414 views

76. Bringing Zombie companies back to life

    Wednesday, 22nd October 2014 1300 views

77. A successful Partnership Voluntary Arrangement

    Tuesday, 14th October 2014 1279 views

78. Restaurants like Café Rouge continue to struggle with insolvency despite economic uplift

    Monday, 13th October 2014 1361 views

79. What effect will interest rate rises have on your personal finances?

    Thursday, 9th October 2014 1512 views

80. Small UK businesses confident of economic recovery

    Tuesday, 30th September 2014 1277 views

81. Company Voluntary Arrangements work even with eggs in one basket

    Saturday, 27th September 2014 1396 views

82. Entrepreneurs’ Relief at risk?

    Thursday, 25th September 2014 2534 views

83. Debt Relief Orders to be reviewed

    Wednesday, 17th September 2014 1760 views

84. What if CVA contributions are no longer affordable?

    Sunday, 14th September 2014 1314 views

85. Is an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) an option if you are a sole trader?

    Sunday, 14th September 2014 1457 views

86. How do I ensure that shareholder dividends are not illegal?

    Sunday, 7th September 2014 2826 views

87. A reflection of a Company Voluntary Arrangement one year on

    Wednesday, 3rd September 2014 1504 views

88. Successful business recovery - administration does not have to mean the end

    Wednesday, 27th August 2014 1348 views

89. Short sighted optician has been banned from acting as a director

    Monday, 25th August 2014 2117 views

90. Business loans for insolvent companies

    Thursday, 21st August 2014 1438 views

91. How a CVA can be used to survive and prosper

    Monday, 18th August 2014 1431 views

92. What is a winding up petition and how is it issued?

    Wednesday, 13th August 2014 2165 views

93. A quick and tax efficient solution to distribute funds to shareholders

    Monday, 11th August 2014 4310 views

94. Tax efficient shareholder distributions through a low cost members voluntary liquidation

    Monday, 4th August 2014 2823 views

95. Cash flow management leading to pressure from creditors

    Thursday, 31st July 2014 1437 views

96. Company insolvencies continue to fall

    Tuesday, 29th July 2014 1875 views

97. La Senza in administration for the second time

    Monday, 28th July 2014 1546 views

98. Company Voluntary Arrangement rescues firm from financial difficulty

    Wednesday, 23rd July 2014 1504 views

99. Can partnerships propose a company voluntary arrangement?

    Tuesday, 22nd July 2014 1484 views

100. How to manage stakeholders of a Company Voluntary Arrangement

     Friday, 18th July 2014 1550 views

101. Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) – The facts (part 2)

     Thursday, 17th July 2014 1477 views

102. Debt management services for trade supplier debts

     Wednesday, 16th July 2014 1468 views

103. Company Voluntary Arrangement – all your questions answered

     Tuesday, 15th July 2014 1446 views

104. A successful conclusion to a Company Voluntary Arrangement despite variations

     Friday, 11th July 2014 1894 views

105. Hampshire tea rooms business sale – a piece of cake

     Thursday, 10th July 2014 1996 views

106. Case Study: Haulage company survives following Company Voluntary Arrangement

     Thursday, 10th July 2014 1588 views

107. Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) – The facts (part 1)

     Thursday, 10th July 2014 1457 views

108. Corporate Restructuring

     Tuesday, 8th July 2014 1927 views

109. Peer 2 Peer lending as a tax free investment for ISA funds

     Tuesday, 1st July 2014 5129 views

110. Quick business loans could be the answer when your bank say’s NO!

     Friday, 27th June 2014 1539 views

111. How to use a Company Voluntary Arrangement to tackle a Winding Up Petition

     Wednesday, 25th June 2014 1534 views

112. Portland save 20 jobs in sale of well known landmark after administration

     Sunday, 8th June 2014 1936 views

113. Problems paying HMRC? What are the options?

     Monday, 2nd June 2014 1456 views

114. Has a Winding Up Petition been issued against your company?

     Monday, 12th May 2014 2023 views

115. Tax breaks can help business cashflow

     Thursday, 3rd April 2014 2205 views

116. Cashflow problem? Headline that wasn’t predicted: ‘Unforeseen loss forces psychics into liquidation’

     Thursday, 13th March 2014 1804 views

117. Tax Saving Fixed Price Members’ Voluntary Liquidations

     Tuesday, 11th March 2014 2988 views

118. Business Debt Help - What to look for in your Insolvency Advisor (part 2)

     Friday, 7th March 2014 2796 views

119. Liquidation for company that used ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ tactics

     Thursday, 6th March 2014 2413 views

120. Internacionale – third time unlucky?

     Monday, 3rd March 2014 9944 views

121. Directors disqualified for company trading whilst insolvent | Portland

     Friday, 28th February 2014 2088 views

122. Bradford Bulls to suffer the same fate as Portsmouth FC?

     Thursday, 27th February 2014 10099 views

123. Are you investing in your business to keep your employees employed?

     Monday, 17th February 2014 1869 views

124. Base Retail Limited enters administration a victim of sustained difficult trading conditions

     Tuesday, 11th February 2014 5681 views

125. Portland moves Avient rescue to next stage

     Friday, 31st January 2014 2044 views

126. Business Debt Help - What to look for in your Insolvency Advisor

     Tuesday, 28th January 2014 2642 views

127. Business Debt – where to get help?

     Friday, 17th January 2014 1836 views

128. Hampshire and Dorset face to face advice for businesses suffering financial distress

     Thursday, 16th January 2014 1569 views

129. Why having a reliable and reputable accountant to maintain your accounts is critical

     Tuesday, 17th December 2013 2992 views

130. Portland holds 2nd successful legal workshop, giving guidance on ‘Riding the Perfect Storm’

     Thursday, 5th December 2013 2329 views

131. A magical night to remember

     Thursday, 28th November 2013 3224 views

132. A personal plea from Steve

     Monday, 25th November 2013 2131 views

133. Portland gives guidance on ‘Riding the Perfect Storm’ in the legal profession

     Thursday, 7th November 2013 2609 views

134. 20,000 jobs could be at risk due to business rates rise

     Tuesday, 22nd October 2013 1751 views

135. Firms operating NHS Care Homes reduce their tax bills

     Monday, 21st October 2013 1894 views

136. Billions lost by small businesses due to failure to invoice

     Monday, 14th October 2013 1671 views

137. Portland helps raise funds for QE2 Centre and Fareham Hockey Club community investment fund

     Monday, 7th October 2013 2930 views

138. ‘Zombie’ companies double to 227,000 in UK

     Monday, 30th September 2013 1712 views

139. ***WE HAVE MOVED OFFICE PREMISES***

     Monday, 23rd September 2013 3051 views

140. Portland saves 50 year old business by negotiating sale

     Friday, 13th September 2013 2228 views

141. It’s Never Too Late – adjournment obtained day before bankruptcy petition

     Monday, 2nd September 2013 2830 views

142. Portland assist in the sale of popular magazine

     Tuesday, 13th August 2013 1947 views

143. Cashflow problems? A business loan on a short term basis could be the answer!

     Monday, 29th July 2013 1925 views

144. Portland concludes innovative administration disposal of global electronics manufacturing business

     Thursday, 25th July 2013 2055 views

145. Community centre saved from closure after volunteers form new committee

     Wednesday, 17th July 2013 2251 views

146. Why Prepack when you can Cashsolv

     Sunday, 14th July 2013 2343 views

147. More UK businesses display acute signs of distress than last year survey suggests

     Monday, 1st July 2013 2111 views

148. Business owners need skills and education not just a ‘get out of jail’ card

     Wednesday, 22nd May 2013 1846 views

149. HMRC getting tougher on businesses

     Sunday, 14th April 2013 1743 views

150. Portland professionals dinner hits the right notes

     Tuesday, 4th December 2012 2650 views

151. Portland Senior Manager helps raise almost £3,000 for local charity

     Sunday, 21st October 2012 2759 views

152. Portland Business Recovery shortlisted for award

     Wednesday, 12th September 2012 2553 views

153. Portland LDC launch cash flow guides

     Thursday, 6th September 2012 40425 views

154. Portland launches QuickCapital at successful seminar!

     Thursday, 12th July 2012 1990 views

155. Rising cost of food and fuel are the cause of financial struggles leading up to payday

     Wednesday, 13th June 2012 2190 views

156. Sky’s the limit after Portland Senior Manager’s exam success

     Wednesday, 4th April 2012 2266 views

157. Budget 2012 – who are the winners and losers and will it make a difference?

     Friday, 23rd March 2012 1911 views

158. ‘Views from the Outlook’ by Robert May - HM Revenue & Customs and Bonds

     Wednesday, 8th February 2012 3600 views

159. ‘Views from the Outlook’ by Robert May - Credit Crunch 2 (A LIBOR Story)

     Friday, 13th January 2012 1931 views

160. To liquidate or not to liquidate, that is the question…

     Monday, 9th January 2012 2424 views

161. Goodwill of long running trailer company lives on

     Tuesday, 3rd January 2012 3303 views

162. ‘Views from the Outlook’ by Robert May - Merry Christmas…..but maybe not such a good New Year

     Friday, 9th December 2011 1893 views

163. A hypnotic night of fun, laughter and entertainment

     Friday, 2nd December 2011 2198 views

164. Portland – helping the next generation understand money

     Tuesday, 22nd November 2011 1996 views

165. Portland Senior Manager helps raise £3,000 for Leukaemia Busters

     Tuesday, 8th November 2011 2109 views

166. ‘Views from the Outlook’ by Robert May - HM Revenue & Customs and payment plan problems

     Friday, 28th October 2011 1668 views

167. Portland assist in the sale of W Churches & Son Limited and save 60 jobs

     Thursday, 22nd September 2011 1745 views

168. Carl Faulds’ insolvency article for 200,000 members of FSB

     Monday, 19th September 2011 1972 views

169. Portland successfully negotiate sale of Comrades and save a piece of history

     Monday, 1st August 2011 4205 views

170. Just one Cornetto - Portland successfully sell well known ice cream business Loseley Dairy Ice Cream

     Thursday, 16th June 2011 2374 views

171. Portland Business Recovery to remain Independent

     Wednesday, 9th March 2011 2290 views

172. Portland survey results are in, and they are overwhelmingly encouraging

     Thursday, 3rd March 2011 1540 views

173. The negative value of credit searches

     Wednesday, 16th February 2011 2031 views

174. IPA annual conference: 50 years on

     Tuesday, 8th February 2011 2139 views

175. Difficult times ahead for retail industry

     Tuesday, 1st February 2011 1657 views

176. Portland presidential dinner hailed a success

     Wednesday, 24th November 2010 2097 views

177. £6.8bn Time To Pay arrangements granted

     Friday, 29th October 2010 1946 views

178. IPA to be closer to members in roadshow

     Friday, 22nd October 2010 2486 views

179. IPA licensed insolvency practitioners reaches 500

     Friday, 22nd October 2010 2068 views

180. Portland Celebratory Dinner

     Friday, 22nd October 2010 1957 views

181. Treasury reveals £7bn clampdown on tax dodgers

     Friday, 24th September 2010 183615 views

182. HMRC stance on Time to Pay scheme may force UK economy into a double-dip recession

     Friday, 24th September 2010 1594 views

183. Rising from the ashes – the reuse of a company’s name or trading style

     Wednesday, 18th March 2009 1742 views

184. Recovery or rip-off?

     Wednesday, 18th March 2009 1830 views

185. 50 jobs saved in sale of West Sussex security business

     Friday, 9th May 2008 1638 views