Chris Worden

Business Debt Doctor from Director First

Business EN ↓ 396 episodes

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

BBL/CBILS MISTAKES That Ruin Directors! 05.05.2025

https://directorfirst.uk/?utm_campaign=YTORGANIC https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/shaun-worden WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU CLOSE YOUR LTD WITH A BOUNCE BACK LOAN? (UK Directors MUST WATCH!) Thinking of closing your limited company with an unpaid Bounce Back Loan or CBILS? STOP and watch this first! In this eye-opening video, Chris Worden from Director First reveals the hidden dangers and the RIGHT way to...

Signing a Personal Guarantee? WATCH THIS FIRST – It Could Save Your House! 02.05.2025

https://directorfirst.uk/?utm_campaign=YTORGANIChttps://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/shaun-wordenPERSONAL GUARANTEES: The BIGGEST Dangers for UK Directors & How to Protect Yourself! Are you a UK director who has signed a personal guarantee? Thinking about business borrowing or facing financial difficulties? This is the MUST-WATCH interview you can’t afford to miss! In today’s episode, Chris Worden...

They Said I’d Lose the House – What Really Happens in Administration 01.05.2025

https://directorfirst.uk/?utm_campaign=YTORGANIChttps://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/shaun-wordenREBUILDING AFTER ADMINISTRATION: How One Director Saved His Business | UK Insolvency Survival StoryWhat REALLY happens when your company goes into administration? Is it game over, or just a new beginning? In this eye-opening episode, Chris Worden sits down with Aled Davies, a UK director who faced every bu...

How a £250K Debt Nearly Destroyed This Business (And How We Saved It) 30.04.2025

https://directorfirst.uk/?utm_campaign=YTORGANIC https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/shaun-worden SEASONAL BUSINESS CASH FLOW CRISIS: 7 STEPS TO SURVIVING QUIET MONTHS (UK DIRECTORS MUST WATCH!) Are you a UK business owner facing a cash flow crunch during your quiet season? You're not alone! In this eye-opening video, we reveal the biggest pitfalls seasonal business owners encounter with cash flo...

Overdrawn Directors Loan? Do THIS Before It’s Too Late! 28.04.2025

https://directorfirst.uk/?utm_campaign=YTORGANIChttps://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/shaun-worden OVERDRAWN DIRECTOR’S LOAN ACCOUNTS: THE COSTLY MISTAKES UK DIRECTORS ARE MAKING!Are you a UK director worried about an overdrawn Director’s Loan Account (DLA)? Don’t risk losing everything – including your home – by ignoring this critical issue! In this essential video, insolvency expert Chris Worden from...

Stop Thinking of Your Accountant as a Cost – Here’s What They Should Be Doing 25.04.2025

https://directorfirst.uk/?utm_campaign=YTORGANIChttps://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/shaun-worden WHY MOST BUSINESS OWNERS ARE USING THEIR ACCOUNTANTS WRONG! (INSIDER TIPS FOR UK DIRECTORS)Think your accountant is doing everything you need? Think again! In this unfiltered episode, Chris Worden sits down with Dale Pollitt of Ryan's Accountancy to reveal the number one myth business owners get wrong...

We Closed Our 120-Year-Old Family Business — And It Saved Our Lives 23.04.2025

https://directorfirst.uk/?utm_campaign=YTORGANIChttps://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/shaun-wordenWHEN TO WALK AWAY: TRUE STORY OF A 120 YEAR OLD FAMILY BUSINESS CLOSUREAre you a UK business director losing sleep over struggling sales and rising costs? Wondering if it might finally be time to walk away from your company? In this powerful and honest interview, Chris Worden from Director First sits down...

IF I LIQUIDATE MY COMPANY, CAN THE LIQUIDATOR COME AFTER MY PERSONAL ASSETS? 21.04.2025

https://help.directorfirst.co.uk/helping-you-lp-2-yt/ https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/shaun-worden LIQUIDATE YOUR COMPANY? Watch THIS Before You Lose EVERYTHING! UK Directors’ Guide to Company Liquidation 2024 Thinking of liquidating your limited company? STOP and watch this first! In this must-see video, Chris Worden from Director First exposes the hidden risks and costly mistakes directors make...

Trading Insolvent, Wrongful / Fraudulent Trading, what you MUST KNOW 18.04.2025

https://help.directorfirst.co.uk/helping-you-lp-2-yt/https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/shaun-worden TRADING INSOLVENTLY? PROTECT YOUR COMPANY NOW BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE! Are you aware of the dire consequences of trading while insolvent? Discover what UK directors need to know to protect their businesses and themselves! In this crucial video, Chris Worden breaks down the differences between wrongf...

Your Ecommerce Store Is Dying – Here's How to Save It 15.04.2025

https://help.directorfirst.co.uk/helping-you-lp-2-yt/https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/shaun-worden UNLOCK YOUR E-COMMERCE BUSINESS POTENTIAL: GARY BAKER REVEALS ALL Struggling to scale your online business profitably? Discover the secrets that e-commerce consultant Gary Baker shares on transforming struggling stores into money-making machines, even in tough times! In this engaging episode of the D...

Tax Scam That Bankrupted Dettori 14.04.2025

https://help.directorfirst.co.uk/helping-you-lp-2-yt/https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/shaun-worden FRANKIE DETTORI'S FINANCIAL NIGHTMARE: A CAUTIONARY TALE FOR UK DIRECTORS Are you tempted by tax schemes promising massive savings? Before you dive in, watch this eye-opening video to uncover the real-life disaster faced by legendary jockey Frankie Dettori. From lucrative earnings to bankruptcy c...

DIRECTORS GOING TO PRISON! The Crackdown on Business Fraud is HERE! 11.04.2025

https://help.directorfirst.co.uk/helping-you-lp-2-yt/https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/shaun-worden DIRECTOR FRAUD BLUNDERS: HOW UK DIRECTORS ARE LANDING BEHIND BARS Think company directors don't go to prison? Think again! Join us as we unravel the shocking reality of UK directors being jailed for fraud, financial misconduct, and health and safety failures. In this eye-opening video, Chris Word...

The Shocking Financial Mistakes Killing Small Businesses (And How to Avoid Them) 09.04.2025

https://help.directorfirst.co.uk/helping-you-lp-2-yt/ https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/shaun-worden "Unlock the Secrets to Financial Stability: Tax Strategies & Trustworthy Advice for UK Businesses! Is your business bleeding money without you knowing? In this captivating episode with Chris Demetriou from Archer Media Accounts, we uncover financial blunders that can sink your business and...

Running Blind: The #1 Mistake UK Directors Make with Their Accountant 07.04.2025

https://help.directorfirst.co.uk/helping-you-lp-2-yt/https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/shaun-worden UNLOCK THE SECRETS TO SUCCESS: TOP ACCOUNTING STRATEGIES FOR UK DIRECTORS IN 2025! Are you a UK business director striving for success in the challenging economic landscape of 2025? Don't miss this essential guide with Varsha Sababathy and Chris Worden on the Director First podcast! In this compe...

Personal Guarantees: The BIGGEST Financial Trap for Business Owners! 04.04.2025

AVOID DISASTER: THE TRUTH ABOUT PERSONAL GUARANTEES Uncover the risks and hidden dangers of signing personal guarantees with our expert guidance! In this comprehensive video, we break down what personal guarantees (PGs) truly mean for UK directors. From the risk of losing your home and savings to the unexpected impact on your credit score, we cover the potential pitfalls you must be aware of. Lear...

HMRC WILL SEIZE Your Assets! The Truth About the Control of Goods Act 02.04.2025

AVOID LOSING YOUR BUSINESS ASSETS TO HMRC: UNDERSTAND YOUR RIGHTS & TAKE ACTION Think HMRC won't seize your assets? Think again! In this essential video, Chris Worden unravels the intricacies of the Control of Goods Act and the strategic maneuvers HMRC is using to recover debts faster than ever. With enforcement agents ready to take company vehicles, stock, and equipment, it's crucial to be pr...

Liquidation Gave Him His Life Back 31.03.2025

THE UK INSOLVENCY SECRET: HOW JAMESY MCPHIE TURNED FINANCIAL TURMOIL INTO PEACE OF MIND Join us for a captivating journey into the world of insolvency with James as he shares his personal story of navigating through liquidation. In this eye-opening episode, discover how James transformed his sleepless nights and financial woes into a path of recovery and clarity. Learn about the challenges faced,...

WHAT IS A PRE PACK ADMINISTRATION 28.03.2025

PRE PACK ADMINISTRATION: YOUR SECRET WEAPON TO SAVE YOUR BUSINESS FROM DEBT! Are financial woes closing in on your UK business? Discover how prepack administration can be your ultimate lifeline in this comprehensive guide! Join Chris Worden as he demystifies the prepack process—a strategic insolvency tool that gives companies a fresh start by legally restructuring debt while preserving essential a...

A No-Nonsense Conversation About Property & Tax with Simon Misiewicz 26.03.2025

"Unlock Financial Success: Learn from Expert Simon Misiewicz! Are you ready to protect and grow your wealth? Watch as Simon Misiewicz from Optimise Accountants reveals the critical financial strategies that property investors and business owners should know. After Simon passed his US & UK Tax exams, followed by further international tax exams many moons ago, he now supports American and B...

How My Brother Helped Save a Struggling Restaurant – Real Talk! 24.03.2025

STRATEGIES FOR AVOIDING INSOLVENCY CHALLENGES IN THE UK RESTAURANT INDUSTRYDiscover invaluable strategies for tackling insolvency challenges in the UK restaurant sector! In this engaging podcast, hosts Shaun and Chris Worden delve into the real-life complexities faced by restaurant owners on the brink of liquidation. Learn how to manage HMRC debts, finance agreements, and asset valuations, while e...

When to Close a Business: Is It Time To Quit My Business? 21.03.2025

Is Your Business Drowning in Debt? 5 Common Mistakes UK Directors Make! In this eye-opening video, Chris Worden from Director First dives into the critical errors UK business owners often make when facing debt. Learn how ignoring your company's debt can leave you personally liable, the repercussions of over-borrowing, and the traps of unpaid invoices. Discover strategic solutions to cash flow...

The Accounting Secrets Every UK Business Owner Must Know 19.03.2025

THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF ACCOUNTANTS IN AVOIDING FINANCIAL DISASTER If you only speak to your accountant once a year, you're running your business blind! In this eye-opening video, we sit down with Jeff Wingham from CIK Accounting Solutions to uncover why relying solely on traditional accounting methods could put your business at risk. From overlooked cash flow issues to missed tax-saving opportunities...

Company Debt Advice - What UK Directors Need to Know 17.03.2025

HOW TO AVOID A DANGEROUS MISTAKE: WHEN TO WALK AWAY FROM A FAILING BUSINESS Keeping a struggling business afloat for too long can lead to dire consequences. In this eye-opening video, discover the red flags that signal it might be time to close your business and learn how to protect yourself from serious financial mistakes. Join us as we explore the critical signs, from mounting debts and declinin...

What is the difference between Administration & Liquidation? 14.03.2025

ADMINISTRATION VS LIQUIDATION: WHICH PATH IS RIGHT FOR YOUR STRUGGLING BUSINESS? Is your business in financial distress? Before you make any hasty decisions, understand the difference between administration and liquidation! Join us in this illuminating video where Chris Worden breaks down the critical distinctions between administration and liquidation. Discover how these processes can drastically...

How This Blackpool Entrepreneur Built a Global Business Empire! 12.03.2025

UNVEILING BUSINESS SUCCESS SECRETS WITH ADRIAN REED: TIPS FROM A SERIAL ENTREPRENEURUnlock the secrets to thriving in business with the inspiring journey of Adrian Reed! Join us in this captivating video as Chris Worden sits down with Adrian Reed, a serial entrepreneur, who shares invaluable insights from his global business ventures. From humble beginnings in Blackpool to international success, A...

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