Business owners are currently dealing with 40-year high inflation rates. Combined with the pandemic, this has caused consumers to restructure the way they purchase, moving away from brick-and-mortar businesses to those offering online goods and services. People are...
Business Bankruptcy
The role of a trustee in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases
Almost every consumer bankruptcy case has a bankruptcy trustee or an administrator with different roles and obligations. The court usually appoints the trustee, who plays a significant role in overseeing the debtor's bankruptcy estate in a bankruptcy case. According...
Are there alternatives to filing for business bankruptcy?
A variety of factors may lead a company to consider filing bankruptcy. A business concept might not have taken off or thrived as well as initially expected. A company may have experienced a recent downturn in business due to changes in the market. There may also be a...
What bankruptcy options do small businesses have?
Business owners around the country have faced unprecedented financial challenges over the past two years. In such cases, it is important to be able to envision pragmatic solutions to insolvency. These may involve debt restructuring or even liquidation in today’s...
Will my business filing for bankruptcy impact my personal credit?
Going through bankruptcy as a business owner can generate feelings of uncertainty regarding the future. What's more, that worry is compounded when questions arise regarding your personal assets and financial situation. One of those concerns is whether or not your...
Are your personal assets at risk if your business goes bankrupt?
When a business declares bankruptcy, it can be scary for the owners. All of their hard work has gone down the drain, and they may not know what will happen next. One of the biggest questions on people's minds is what happens to their personal assets? Will they lose...
Notifying employees of a company’s bankruptcy
Companies don’t always produce the income they need to cover the bills. While this is just a normal part of business, it can be problematic if it occurs over a prolonged period. The business owner may soon realize that they’re going to have to do something to take...
What business owners should consider before filing for bankruptcy
As a business owner, facing the fact that your business is struggling is challenging. This is especially true if you have worked tirelessly to make it a success. Unfortunately, many factors may have resulted in your business facing the reality of filing for...
Should you tell your employees you’re struggling financially?
You’re a conscientious employer and have been for years. You pay a fair wage and ensure a comfortable working environment. In return, your employees work hard for you. Through no fault of your own, your company is struggling financially. You’ve had to adapt, make...
Business bankruptcy: Should you liquidate or restructure?
Your once-booming business may currently be a pale shadow of its former self. The better days may be behind it as you struggle to remain current with your debts and other financial obligations. When you are finally at the edge, it may be time to make the hard...
