Director First Podcast with Chris Worden

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


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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 Chris Worden as he breaks down a real-life case where a 20-year-old construction company faced £1.2 million in debt—£700k to HMRC, £500k to suppliers, and personal exposure from director’s loans. Learn how panic decisions, missing the warning signs, or ignoring your DLA can leave you personally at risk—even bankrupt.


In this jam-packed episode:


The true cause of most business failures (it’s not what you think!)


What REALLY happens when you owe HMRC and your cashflow tanks overnight


Why directors’ loan accounts are the #1 hidden danger no one talks about


Insider strategies for controlled business closure (prepack liquidation: what it is and how it works)


How to negotiate with insolvency practitioners—before HMRC or the Official Receiver force your hand


The steps to move your business assets, save your reputation, and avoid personal financial disaster


Whether you’re facing insolvency or just want to future-proof your business, this video is packed with crucial advice for directors in the construction sector and beyond.


Don’t wait until it’s too late! Learn how early action and the right advice can mean the difference between controlled exit and total wipeout.


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Director First Podcast with Chris WordenBy Chris Worden