By Mr Bankruptcy 29th August 2019 When a business is in financial difficulty the transition into insolvency can sometimes be swift. As a business owner, you need to be aware of the early signs to look out for that could indicate that your business is at risk of becoming insolvent. What is insolvency? A business […]
Read moreBy Mr Bankruptcy 12th August 2019 As a debt advisor I see the profound effect that unmanageable debt has on any person’s wellbeing but particularly on those people who are in a vulnerable situation can find it additionally difficult to manage their debt. There is no single approach to managing debt and each client’s needs […]
Read moreBy Mr Bankruptcy 31st July 2019 When the exemption for insolvency practitioners from the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO) ended in April 2016 it helped reiterate the importance of the role alternative dispute resolution in reaching a settlement. The impact of LAPSO LAPSO removed the no-win no fee arrangements that […]
Read moreBy Mr Bankruptcy 12th July 2019 When you are in serious debt it’s important to remember that with the right approach, there is always a way to address the situation. To help you make a start, it’s also important to know what to avoid doing in order to prevent your debt situation from getting worse. […]
Read moreBy Mr Bankruptcy 21st June 2019 Taking back control when you are in a debt situation that you feel is out of control and overwhelming is a crucial step. Working with people to help them understand their situation and to empower them to make decisions about their options is integral to our debt advice approach as […]
Read moreBy Mr Bankruptcy 19th June 2019 An article in the Independent in April stated that the majority of people find it easier to talk about mental health issues than debt. This is particularly concerning when 44% of adults in the UK are hiding debts of more than £4,000. So why is it so difficult to […]
Read moreBy Mr Bankruptcy 3rd June 2019 There’s often a feeling of lack of clarity and being out of control when debts become unmanageable, and this quickly piles stress onto what’s already a difficult situation. However, making an IVA to consolidate your debts can help you to take control of your life again. What is an Individual […]
Read moreBy Mr Bankruptcy 23rd May 2019 The thought of negotiating a debt settlement with creditors may seem daunting and unlikely route to get you out of debt. Where would you begin? However, it could be an option worth considering when there is expert support available to you. What is a negotiated settlement? With a lump […]
Read moreBy Mr Bankruptcy 2nd May 2019 The thought of bankruptcy is undoubtedly scary for businesspeople but this is often because of the horror stories we hear. If we could dispel some of the stories surrounding the bankruptcy process more people could begin to think about their options based on facts, not fiction. Seek specialist bankruptcy […]
Read moreBy Mr Bankruptcy 18th April 2019 Facing a growing debt problem is a stressful and often lonely road to walk and there’s going to be a temptation to do whatever you think will make the problem go away as fast as possible. On the one hand, it’s usually best if your debt starts to become […]
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