It’s do-able to undo, with turnaround experts

Business can be tough. Before you throw in the towel, we help you consider what can be done to turn around a business first, exploring restructuring options that can buy you valuable time to get back on your feet.

Registered liquidators

Small business restructuring practitioners

Worrells is available Australia wide

Fast, cost effective options

When a company experiences a period of poor performance and moves into a period of a financial recovery, it's called a turnaround.

There's two main mechanisms for business turnaround, but there's informal workouts that may also be a good fit.

OPTION 1

Small business restructuring

An insolvency expert helps the directors to look at their company debts & negotiate an easier pay back plan

On your behalf, the insolvency expert deals with creditors to agree on delayed payments, reduced payments or debt

Oversees the dividend process while directors continue to manage their day-to-day business

OPTION 2

Voluntary administration

Directors can collaborate with an insolvency expert (with them taking the reins) to craft a strategy to satisfy the company’s debts. 

Gives directors a pathway to address any insolvency issues and return to a healthy trading prospect with creditor support.

Restructure company operations to new & changing market conditions

We operate as specialists in a unique sector

In the current times, countless businesses are in a situation of having high-debt levels, lower than usual sales volume, or are in a dispute with creditors, debtors, or the landlord.

If your business has solid fundamentals and you/the owners are willing to do what’s needed to turnaround the business— there are formal options to give it a bright future.

Does this sound like your position?

  • COVID-19 continues to impact your business
  • The ATO is pressing you for lodgment and/or payment
  • High debt levels are impacting your ability to trade
  • Insolvent trading and/or director duties not being met
  • Belief in business viability if some debt could be alleviated
  • Business needs to be right-sized for future demands/needs
  • An independent business health check would be advantageous

Three steps to debt/business unviability relief

1

Enquire online

Organise a confidential call or meeting with one of our principals

2

Talk to our experts

Share your info (and your burden) with us so we can assess your situation

3

Get a solution

Say goodbye to that weight on your shoulders

What are my options?

Business debt issues can be complicated.

Several factors influence the options available to you, including:

  • If the business is still trading
  • The business structure (sole trader, partnership, company, or trust)
  • The amount of debt
  • The business assets’ value and any securities attached
  • Any employees and their outstanding entitlements
  • If legal action is pending
  • The outcome you want

Together, we’ll deal with it. Insolvency that puts people first.

Before being appointed, we always provide a clear picture of what options a business or person may have.

Early intervention matters. Contact us today.

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Jason Bettles

Principal, Gold Coast, Northern NSW

Aaron Lucan

Principal, Western Sydney, Central West

Stephen Hundy

Principal, Canberra, Wollongong

Matthew Kucianski

Principal, Melbourne, Ringwood

Mervyn Kitay Principal Worrells

Mervyn Kitay

Principal, Perth

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FAQs

Some questions you may like answered now

Directors must be aware of “insolvent trading” laws that can have substantial penalties or implications. If your business is insolvent, it is best to touch base with Worrells to discuss what can be done legally to save your business and to understand what your rights and obligations are.

Voluntary administration allows businesses to address insolvency issues, and if possible, return it to healthy trading position. This is usually available to directors who are proactive when they see their company is in financial trouble. The voluntary administration process ensures that the business, the company’s assets and affairs are administered in a way that (among other things) maximises the chances of a business continuing to exist by a voluntary administrator taking control as if they are the company directors. The administration process takes place over an interim period, usually lasting between 20 and 30 business days.

The main criteria are:

the company’s total liabilities do not exceed $1 million (liability is taken to mean any liability or obligation, including contingent debts);

no director (or former director in the last 12 months) has been a director in the last 7 years of a company that has used the simplified liquidation or debt restructuring processes; and

the company’s tax lodgments are up to date; and

employee entitlements are paid up to date.

The team at Worrells will work with you to map out the best course of action for you. Speak to an expert to get tailored advice based on your circumstances.

How we help

Difficult business financial situations.

We operate as specialists in a unique sector, dealing with bad debts and distressed businesses and personal finances. We have the tools and framework to lead all parties through choppy seas.

Mental health

Look after your mental health

Facing financial distress is a crushing experience that creates hardship on a personal level. It’s not easy.

Be aware and proactive about your mental health, so you can get out the other side of these challenges.

Ask for help if you need it.

Chat to your doctor or reach out to the following organisations if you are in urgent need of help.