Chris Worden

Business Debt Doctor from Director First

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We help you understand your options when it comes to business debt. Our aim is to help you navigate the minefield of UK insolvency. All our advice is free and impartial

Author

Chris Worden

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.directorfirst.co.uk

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Why Your Bank Won’t Lend to You (And What To Do Instead) 18.02.2026

THE TRUTH ABOUT BUSINESS FUNDING: HOW DIRECTORS GET IT WRONG & WHAT TO DO INSTEAD! Are UK business owners making fatal funding mistakes? In this eye-opening episode, Chris Worden sits down with Leyton Jeffs – one of Britain’s top business funding advisors – to uncover the realities and misconceptions about business finance, cashflow, and director challenges in today’s market. Find out why so m...

A Beginners Guide to Insolvency 16.02.2026

A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO INSOLVENCY: CVAs, LIQUIDATION & THE BIGGEST MISTAKES UK DIRECTORS MAKE Confused about insolvency? Worried your company might be in trouble but don’t know what to do next? This video is your essential roadmap to understanding company insolvency and what it REALLY means for UK directors! Join Chris discussing CVAs, the UK’s top director insolvency advisor, as they break...

Why HMRC's New Whistleblower Rules WILL Catch YOU 13.02.2026

WHY HMRC'S NEW WHISTLEBLOWER RULES WILL CATCH YOU – UK DIRECTORS BEWARE! Find out why HMRC’s revamped whistleblower rules are a game-changer for UK company directors! In this eye-opening video, Chris Worden exposes how HMRC’s modern approach means whistleblower reports aren’t just about fraud—they’re about ANY inconsistencies. Discover how anyone from your staff, contractors, even ex-spouses,...

How This Construction Company Survived £1.2m Debt & HMRC Exposure 12.02.2026

How to Survive Losing a Major Contract: The Hidden Dangers for UK Directors (MUST WATCH for Construction Business Owners!) Are you a UK company director worried about business collapse after losing a big contract? This must-see video reveals why most construction firms DON’T fail from bad management—but from a single contract loss and hidden traps like overdrawn director’s loan accounts! Join Chri...

Is it possible to liquidate a company to avoid debts? 09.02.2026

CAN YOU LIQUIDATE YOUR COMPANY TO ESCAPE DEBT? THE TRUTH EVERY UK DIRECTOR MUST KNOW Thinking about liquidating your company to wipe out debts? Not so fast! In this straight-talking video, Chris Worden uncovers what really happens when you put your business into liquidation. Learn which company debts die with liquidation—and which ones can haunt you personally. From personal guarantees and overdra...

The 2026 Rule Changes Triggering Mass HMRC Audits 06.02.2026

2026 HMRC AUDIT TRIGGERS: 5 RED FLAGS UK DIRECTORS CAN’T IGNORE Worried your business might be on HMRC's radar? In this essential video, we reveal the exact rule changes coming in 2026 that are causing HMRC audits to explode across the UK—and why directors like you are being targeted. Chris Worden breaks down the top five audit triggers every UK director needs to watch out for, including: Over...

How This Utility Company Closed Safely With HMRC Pressure & Supplier Debt 05.02.2026

DON’T RISK IT! The Real Dangers of Delaying Insolvency Decisions for UK Directors Are you a UK company director feeling the strain of supplier pressure, mounting debts, or HMRC chasing you for payments? In this eye-opening video, we reveal what REALLY happens when directors wait too long to act—and how early action can mean the difference between a clean exit and personal financial disaster. Chris...

Does HMRC tax directors’ loans if they are unpaid? 02.02.2026

HMRC TAX TRAPS: Why Unpaid Directors’ Loans Are Costing UK Directors THOUSANDS! Are you a UK company director? You might be making one of the most expensive mistakes in business—unpaid directors’ loans! In this essential video, we break down the REAL risks of overdrawn directors’ loan accounts, why HMRC is cracking down in 2026, and how ignoring these rules could cost you tens of thousands in unex...

HMRC’s New Tax Rules Will Catch You Out (Be Ready!) 30.01.2026

HMRC’s New Tax Rules Will Catch You Out (Be Ready!) Are you a UK director worried about mounting tax bills and tough new HMRC penalties? You should be! In this hard-hitting video, Chris Worden breaks down everything directors need to know about the latest quiet changes to HMRC’s tax enforcement—and why the old tricks and delay tactics no longer work. Find out: What’s REALLY changed with HMRC enfor...

TGI Friday's suddenly closes 16 sites in administration deal 29.01.2026

WHY TGI FRIDAYS FACES A SECOND INSOLVENCY: WHAT UK DIRECTORS, LANDLORDS & SUPPLIERS MUST KNOW! Is your hospitality business protected against the next insolvency shock? Find out what the real-life collapse of TGI Fridays means for YOU! In this eye-opening video, Chris Worden breaks down the brutal reality of what’s happening behind the scenes at TGI Fridays—with not one, but TWO insolvencies i...

How to Automate Your Finance Function and Get Time Back 28.01.2026

THE SHOCKING REASON YOUR BUSINESS NUMBERS DON’T ADD UP – UK DIRECTORS MUST WATCH! Are you a UK director feeling overwhelmed by your finance systems? Think bookkeeping is enough? Think again! In this eye-opening episode of Director First, John Corns sits down with award-winning accountant Matt Priest from Forrester Boyd to reveal why most business owners don’t have a numbers problem… they have a vi...

Company Voluntary Arrangements (CVA's) - What Are They, & How do they work? 26.01.2026

HOW DOES A CVA WORK? UK DIRECTORS’ GUIDE TO RESCUING YOUR BUSINESS IN 2026 Are debts piling up and your business under pressure? In this game-changing video, discover exactly how a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) can save your UK company from insolvency—even if you’re not a big PLC! Join us as Unknown Speaker discussing CVAs breaks down the entire CVA process step-by-step: ✔️ What is a CVA and...

What ACTUALLY Happens if You NEVER Pay Taxes? 23.01.2026

What REALLY Happens If You Don’t Pay HMRC in 2026 (UK Directors MUST WATCH!)Are you a UK company director struggling with HMRC tax bills, VAT, PAYE, or corporation tax? Think ignoring HMRC will buy you time? In 2026, that myth could DESTROY your business! In this hard-hitting video, John Corns reveals exactly what happens when directors stop paying tax—and why HMRC have never been more aggressive....

HMRC Winding-Up Petition Explained: What This Director Did Wrong 22.01.2026

TAKING ON DEBT? The #1 INSOLVENCY MISTAKE UK DIRECTORS ARE MAKING (And How to Avoid It!) Trading on hope can DESTROY your finances! If you’re a UK company director struggling with mounting VAT, Corporation Tax, or PAYE debts, this video is for you. In this real-life case study, Chris Worden reveals the critical errors a seasoned director made—turning a business crisis into personal financial disas...

Start New Company After Liquidation or Winding Up 19.01.2026

START A NEW COMPANY AFTER LIQUIDATION: What UK Directors MUST Know! Thinking of starting a new company after liquidation? Worried about the rules, risks, or how it might affect your career as a UK director? In this straightforward, myth-busting video, Chris Worden walks you through EVERYTHING UK directors need to know about rising from business failure, restarting the RIGHT way, and avoiding the c...

How Do I Manage My Business Debt? 16.01.2026

MANAGING YOUR BUSINESS MIX: THE SMART WAY TO HANDLE DEBT & AVOID INSOLVENCY IN THE UK Are business debts keeping you up at night? You're NOT alone – but silence and delay are the real killers, not the debt itself! In this essential guide, UK insolvency expert Chris Worden exposes the critical mistakes directors make when managing business debt, and reveals how you can avoid disaster. In th...

How we saved this business from HMRC 15.01.2026

HOW THIS DIRECTOR SAVED HIS BUSINESS FROM HMRC – INSOLVENCY SUCCESS STORY UKIs HMRC breathing down your neck? Nearly £200,000 owed, sleepless nights, and the threat of a winding-up petition… sounds familiar? You’re not alone! In this gripping case study, Chris Worden of Director First reveals the real-life story of a Scottish director on the brink of business collapse—and how a single five-minute...

Closing a Ltd Company UK - Insolvent Limited Company Closure 12.01.2026

CLOSING A LIMITED COMPANY UK (2026 Update): Avoid These DANGEROUS Director Risks! Thinking of closing your insolvent limited company in the UK? The rules have changed, and so have the risks! In 2026, company insolvencies are at a 14-year high—and directors like you are under more pressure than ever. In this essential guide, Chris Worden breaks down the REAL process of closing an insolvent LTD, rev...

The cost of insolvency set to double in 2026! 09.01.2026

WHAT INSOLVENCY PRACTITIONERS REALLY DO IN LIQUIDATION — AND WHY FIXED FEES COULD CHANGE EVERYTHING Thinking liquidation is just a quick paperwork job? Think again! UK directors, don’t risk costly surprises — watch now to discover the real work behind closing a company. In this revealing video, Chris Worden uncovers exactly what insolvency practitioners do before, during, and after liquidation. Fr...

Leon to close sites and cut jobs as it enters administration - What directors can learn from this! 08.01.2026

LEON GOES INTO ADMINISTRATION: What Every UK Business Director MUST Know About CVAs! Is your business struggling with rising costs, landlord demands, or changing customer habits? You’re not alone. In this must-watch video, insolvency expert Chris Worden breaks down the shocking news behind high street favourite Leon entering administration and reveals how a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) coul...

My Business Failed - Here’s What I Learned 07.01.2026

How I Went From Insolvent Director to UK Insolvency Expert – Inside Secrets & Biggest Mistakes! Ever wondered what REALLY happens when your business faces insolvency? In this game-changing video, former business owner Chris Worden reveals his remarkable journey from going insolvent to building the UK’s leading director advisory firm, Director First Insolvency. We break down:What insolvency mea...

HMRC WILL get YOU in 2026 (Protect Your Money) 05.01.2026

HMRC WILL Get YOU in 2026 – Protect Your Money NOW! (UK Directors MUST Watch) Are you a UK director worried about mounting HMRC pressure? In this unmissable video, Chris Worden exposes the TRUTH about HMRC’s aggressive new tactics for 2026 and reveals how directors are getting caught out by surprise enforcement, frozen bank accounts, cancelled payment plans, and even winding-up petitions. With ove...

What does it cost to close a ltd company 2026 02.01.2026

WHAT DOES IT REALLY COST TO CLOSE A LIMITED COMPANY IN THE UK? (2026 UPDATE) Thinking of closing your LTD company? Get the REAL facts before you make your next move! In this must-watch video, UK insolvency expert Chris Worden breaks down the TRUE costs of closing your limited company in 2026—covering EVERYTHING from voluntary dissolution to liquidation, administration, and compulsory winding up. I...

HMRC Is Watching: 5 Red Flags That Trigger a Tax Investigation 22.12.2025

5 RED FLAGS THAT TRIGGER HMRC TAX INVESTIGATIONS – UK DIRECTORS BEWARE! Worried HMRC might be watching your every move? In this essential video, we reveal the 5 red flags that can instantly put directors on HMRC’s radar and trigger a tax investigation—even if you’ve done nothing wrong! Chris Worden breaks down the most common triggers, including unexplained bank deposits, late or inconsistent tax...

Can I close my company and start another? in 2026 19.12.2025

CAN I LIQUIDATE MY COMPANY AND START AGAIN? THE TRUTH UK DIRECTORS NEED TO KNOW Thinking about closing your struggling UK company and starting fresh? Before you make a move, discover the do’s and don’ts that could make or break your future as a director! In this straight-talking video, Chris Worden breaks down the REAL facts about company liquidation and rebuilding in the UK. Learn: The legal ways...

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