Voluntary arrangements

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

   From time to time companies can experience difficulties paying VAT, PAYE or even Corporation tax liability as it falls due.  There may be a number of reasons why the company is struggling, however HMRC are not going to simply wait until it can afford to pay.

   Tuesday, 15th August 2017 98 views

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

   Friday, 30th June 2017 209 views

3. Crowdfunding - a realistic alternative to bank finance?

   Monday, 19th June 2017 219 views

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

   Monday, 12th June 2017 278 views

5. Is bankruptcy worth the gamble?

   Monday, 29th May 2017 304 views

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

   Wednesday, 17th May 2017 569 views

7. HMRC is increasing pressure on companies with overdue debts

   Monday, 8th May 2017 339 views

8. Personal and corporate insolvencies are on the rise

   Tuesday, 2nd May 2017 161 views

9. Using Brexit to boost your business

   Tuesday, 25th April 2017 570 views

10. New Insolvency Rules – what you should know

    Friday, 21st April 2017 339 views

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

    Monday, 17th April 2017 314 views

12. The business failure of Comet

    Thursday, 6th April 2017 377 views

13. Planning an exit strategy

    Wednesday, 29th March 2017 309 views

14. A day in the life of an Insolvency Administrator

    Thursday, 23rd March 2017 449 views

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

    Monday, 13th March 2017 757 views

16. The rise & fall Blockbuster Video

    Wednesday, 8th March 2017 450 views

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

    Tuesday, 14th February 2017 281 views

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

    Monday, 6th February 2017 500 views

19. How to value a business

    Friday, 27th January 2017 442 views

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

    Monday, 23rd January 2017 491 views

21. HMRCs increased powers to find unpaid tax

    Wednesday, 18th January 2017 473 views

22. Difficulties facing the travel industry in 2017

    Friday, 13th January 2017 509 views

23. The business failure of Woolworths

    Tuesday, 10th January 2017 685 views

24. Finding appropriate investment must be the driving force

    Wednesday, 4th January 2017 436 views

25. What are the options following a winding up petition

    Thursday, 29th December 2016 507 views

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

    Sunday, 18th December 2016 510 views

27. How an IVA could annul bankruptcy

    Monday, 12th December 2016 571 views

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

    Wednesday, 30th November 2016 510 views

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

    Wednesday, 30th November 2016 588 views

30. The importance of maintaining proper accounting records

    Monday, 28th November 2016 505 views

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

    Thursday, 24th November 2016 861 views

32. The challenges facing private schools

    Thursday, 17th November 2016 1768 views

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

    Wednesday, 9th November 2016 710 views

34. The consequences of receiving a winding up petition

    Friday, 28th October 2016 623 views

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

    Friday, 21st October 2016 522 views

36. Is my pension safe if I go bankrupt?

    Tuesday, 18th October 2016 453 views

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

    Wednesday, 28th September 2016 581 views

38. Portland rescue locally loved brewery

    Wednesday, 14th September 2016 774 views

39. The Oakleaf Brewing Company Limited

    Monday, 15th August 2016 851 views

40. A new approach for companies with financial difficulties

    Thursday, 30th June 2016 676 views

41. Diary of an insolvency practitioner

    Thursday, 19th May 2016 893 views

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

    Tuesday, 3rd May 2016 1160 views

43. Increased insolvencies in the care home sector

    Thursday, 28th April 2016 861 views

44. What does an administrator really do?

    Tuesday, 26th April 2016 990 views

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

    Monday, 28th March 2016 1288 views

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

    Friday, 4th March 2016 959 views

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

    Monday, 29th February 2016 840 views

48. Bolton Wanderers facing insolvency

    Monday, 28th December 2015 1088 views

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

    Thursday, 26th November 2015 1651 views

50. Handling a delicate Liquidation

    Wednesday, 25th November 2015 809 views

51. Paying small suppliers early – every little helps

    Tuesday, 10th November 2015 1073 views

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

    Wednesday, 28th October 2015 1482 views

53. Is the “crowdfunding” bubble about to burst

    Friday, 23rd October 2015 1417 views

54. Insolvency isn’t all doom and gloom

    Thursday, 15th October 2015 1434 views

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

    Tuesday, 22nd September 2015 1665 views

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

    Tuesday, 4th August 2015 1188 views

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

    Monday, 13th July 2015 2425 views

58. Popular online music streaming service placed into Administration

    Thursday, 18th June 2015 1563 views

59. Football League tightens up insolvency rules

    Wednesday, 3rd June 2015 1532 views

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

    Tuesday, 26th May 2015 1777 views

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

    Tuesday, 7th April 2015 1763 views

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

    Monday, 2nd March 2015 1211 views

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

    Thursday, 29th January 2015 1788 views

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

    Tuesday, 16th December 2014 3530 views

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

    Wednesday, 3rd December 2014 1328 views

66. ‘Zombie’ companies just refusing to die

    Thursday, 27th November 2014 1787 views

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

    Monday, 10th November 2014 2225 views

68. Top tips to free up cash in your business

    Friday, 7th November 2014 1255 views

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

    Wednesday, 5th November 2014 1027 views

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

    Monday, 3rd November 2014 1047 views

71. Cash flow problems? The show must go on

    Friday, 31st October 2014 1041 views

72. How to make £Millions

    Tuesday, 28th October 2014 1635 views

73. How to lose £Billions

    Monday, 27th October 2014 1480 views

74. How to respond to a Winding Up Petition

    Thursday, 23rd October 2014 1045 views

75. Bringing Zombie companies back to life

    Wednesday, 22nd October 2014 972 views

76. A successful Partnership Voluntary Arrangement

    Tuesday, 14th October 2014 985 views

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

    Monday, 13th October 2014 1035 views

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

    Thursday, 9th October 2014 1233 views

79. Small UK businesses confident of economic recovery

    Tuesday, 30th September 2014 981 views

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

    Saturday, 27th September 2014 1015 views

81. Entrepreneurs’ Relief at risk?

    Thursday, 25th September 2014 2065 views

82. Debt Relief Orders to be reviewed

    Wednesday, 17th September 2014 1406 views

83. What if CVA contributions are no longer affordable?

    Sunday, 14th September 2014 978 views

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

    Sunday, 14th September 2014 1187 views

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

    Sunday, 7th September 2014 2409 views

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

    Wednesday, 3rd September 2014 1137 views

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

    Wednesday, 27th August 2014 1043 views

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

    Monday, 25th August 2014 1772 views

89. Business loans for insolvent companies

    Thursday, 21st August 2014 1106 views

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

    Monday, 18th August 2014 1110 views

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

    Wednesday, 13th August 2014 1791 views

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

    Monday, 11th August 2014 3657 views

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

    Monday, 4th August 2014 2338 views

94. Cash flow management leading to pressure from creditors

    Thursday, 31st July 2014 1064 views

95. Company insolvencies continue to fall

    Tuesday, 29th July 2014 1527 views

96. La Senza in administration for the second time

    Monday, 28th July 2014 1222 views

97. Company Voluntary Arrangement rescues firm from financial difficulty

    Wednesday, 23rd July 2014 1185 views

98. Can partnerships propose a company voluntary arrangement?

    Tuesday, 22nd July 2014 1098 views

99. How to manage stakeholders of a Company Voluntary Arrangement

    Friday, 18th July 2014 1219 views

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

     Thursday, 17th July 2014 1118 views

101. Debt management services for trade supplier debts

     Wednesday, 16th July 2014 1124 views

102. Company Voluntary Arrangement – all your questions answered

     Tuesday, 15th July 2014 1146 views

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

     Friday, 11th July 2014 1437 views

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

     Thursday, 10th July 2014 1696 views

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

     Thursday, 10th July 2014 1203 views

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

     Thursday, 10th July 2014 1097 views

107. Corporate Restructuring

     Tuesday, 8th July 2014 1516 views

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

     Tuesday, 1st July 2014 4847 views

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

     Friday, 27th June 2014 1232 views

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

     Wednesday, 25th June 2014 1164 views

111. How to avoid company liquidation

     Wednesday, 11th June 2014 1353 views

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

     Sunday, 8th June 2014 1601 views

113. Problems paying HMRC? What are the options?

     Monday, 2nd June 2014 1144 views

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

     Monday, 12th May 2014 1623 views

115. Tax breaks can help business cashflow

     Thursday, 3rd April 2014 1882 views

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

     Thursday, 13th March 2014 1370 views

117. Tax Saving Fixed Price Members’ Voluntary Liquidations

     Tuesday, 11th March 2014 2580 views

118. Business debt help – what to look for in your insolvency advisor (part 2)

     Friday, 7th March 2014 2406 views

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

     Thursday, 6th March 2014 2078 views

120. Internacionale – third time unlucky?

     Monday, 3rd March 2014 9437 views

121. Directors disqualified for company trading whilst insolvent | Portland

     Friday, 28th February 2014 1770 views

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

     Thursday, 27th February 2014 9644 views

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

     Monday, 17th February 2014 1560 views

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

     Tuesday, 11th February 2014 4972 views

125. Portland moves Avient rescue to next stage

     Friday, 31st January 2014 1677 views

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

     Tuesday, 28th January 2014 2222 views

127. Business Debt – where to get help?

     Friday, 17th January 2014 1479 views

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

     Thursday, 16th January 2014 1235 views

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

     Tuesday, 17th December 2013 2700 views

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

     Thursday, 5th December 2013 1950 views

131. A magical night to remember

     Thursday, 28th November 2013 2799 views

132. A personal plea from Steve

     Monday, 25th November 2013 1657 views

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

     Thursday, 7th November 2013 2236 views

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

     Tuesday, 22nd October 2013 1447 views

135. Firms operating NHS Care Homes reduce their tax bills

     Monday, 21st October 2013 1562 views

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

     Monday, 14th October 2013 1321 views

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

     Monday, 7th October 2013 2526 views

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

     Monday, 30th September 2013 1398 views

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

     Monday, 23rd September 2013 2684 views

140. Portland saves 50 year old business by negotiating sale

     Friday, 13th September 2013 1890 views

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

     Monday, 2nd September 2013 2296 views

142. Portland assist in the sale of popular magazine

     Tuesday, 13th August 2013 1656 views

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

     Monday, 29th July 2013 1599 views

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

     Thursday, 25th July 2013 1739 views

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

     Wednesday, 17th July 2013 1923 views

146. Why Prepack when you can Cashsolv

     Sunday, 14th July 2013 1860 views

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

     Monday, 1st July 2013 1835 views

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

     Wednesday, 22nd May 2013 1525 views

149. HMRC getting tougher on businesses

     Sunday, 14th April 2013 1447 views

150. Portland professionals dinner hits the right notes

     Tuesday, 4th December 2012 2270 views

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

     Sunday, 21st October 2012 2353 views

152. Portland Business Recovery shortlisted for award

     Wednesday, 12th September 2012 2231 views

153. Portland LDC launch cash flow guides

     Thursday, 6th September 2012 38575 views

154. Portland launches QuickCapital at successful seminar!

     Thursday, 12th July 2012 1636 views

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

     Wednesday, 13th June 2012 1846 views

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

     Wednesday, 4th April 2012 1910 views

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

     Friday, 23rd March 2012 1602 views

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

     Wednesday, 8th February 2012 3165 views

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

     Friday, 13th January 2012 1627 views

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

     Monday, 9th January 2012 2036 views

161. Goodwill of long running trailer company lives on

     Tuesday, 3rd January 2012 2986 views

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

     Friday, 9th December 2011 1606 views

163. A hypnotic night of fun, laughter and entertainment

     Friday, 2nd December 2011 1841 views

164. Portland – helping the next generation understand money

     Tuesday, 22nd November 2011 1642 views

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

     Tuesday, 8th November 2011 1800 views

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

     Friday, 28th October 2011 1414 views

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

     Thursday, 22nd September 2011 1404 views

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

     Monday, 19th September 2011 1623 views

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

     Monday, 1st August 2011 3849 views

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

     Thursday, 16th June 2011 1939 views

171. Portland Business Recovery to remain Independent

     Wednesday, 9th March 2011 1941 views

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

     Thursday, 3rd March 2011 1285 views

173. The negative value of credit searches

     Wednesday, 16th February 2011 1725 views

174. IPA annual conference: 50 years on

     Tuesday, 8th February 2011 1770 views

175. Difficult times ahead for retail industry

     Tuesday, 1st February 2011 1392 views

176. Portland presidential dinner hailed a success

     Wednesday, 24th November 2010 1725 views

177. £6.8bn Time To Pay arrangements granted

     Friday, 29th October 2010 1566 views

178. IPA to be closer to members in roadshow

     Friday, 22nd October 2010 2060 views

179. IPA licensed insolvency practitioners reaches 500

     Friday, 22nd October 2010 1809 views

180. Portland Celebratory Dinner

     Friday, 22nd October 2010 1623 views

181. Treasury reveals £7bn clampdown on tax dodgers

     Friday, 24th September 2010 183211 views

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

     Friday, 24th September 2010 1329 views

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

     Wednesday, 18th March 2009 1463 views

184. Recovery or rip-off?

     Wednesday, 18th March 2009 1437 views

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

     Friday, 9th May 2008 1330 views