— Licensed Insolvency practitioners
Protecting
Business Owners in Financial Distress
Expert, independent advice for company directors and self- employed business owners navigating insolvency, debt pressure, and company closure. Free consultation with our licensed specialists.
20+
Years Experience
3,500+
Directors Advised
Free
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Director's Helpline
Licensed Insolvency practitioners
Free, confidential consultation
3,500+ Directors Helped
independent expert advisory
— Our Experience
The Right Solution
For Your Situation
Whether your business can be saved or needs to close, we provide independent, qualified advice to guide you through every option available.
01
Company Rescue
If your business has a viable future we can help keep it trading. We guide you through every formal rescue procedure available to directors under UK insolvency law.
CVA · Administration · Pre-Pack · Winding Up
02
Company Closure
When closure is the right path, we ensure it is done correctly — protecting your interests, minimising personal liability and managing creditors throughout.
CVL · MVL · Dissolution · Strike Off ·
Redundancy
03
Self-Employed & Sole Traders
Personal debt solutions for sole traders and business owners facing individual financial pressure — with workable, legally binding routes out of debt.
Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA)
04
Business Funding
Cash flow solutions and alternative finance options for businesses that need capital to stabilise, bridge a difficult period, or fund a recovery plan.
Invoice Finance · Business Loans · Asset Finance
05
HMRC & Tax Arrears
Specialist advice for directors under pressure from HMRC — Time to Pay arrangements, VAT negotiations, PAYE arrears and Corporation Tax disputes handled expertly.
Time to Pay · VAT · PAYE · Corporation Tax
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Not Sure Where to Start?
Our licensed advisors will listen to your situation and outline all available options — completely free and without obligation.
Trusted by Directors
Across the UK
With a Head Office based in Chorley, Lancashire; our experienced practitioners work with company directors at every stage of financial difficulty right across the UK — delivering expert outcomes from day one.
— About Business Guardian
Independent Advisory.
Trusted Expertise.
If your business has a viable future we can help keep it trading. We guide you through every formal rescue procedure available to directors under UK insolvency law.
Licensed practitioners
Dylan Quail is licensed to act as an Insolvency practitioners by the IPA — giving you regulated, accountable advice.
Director-Focused Advisory
We speak directly to directors facing pressure — giving honest guidance on all available options without jargon.
Always Free First Consultation
Every initial consultation is free and without obligation. Understand your options before committing to anything.
— How it works
A Clear Path
Forward
We make the process straightforward. From your first call to a final resolution, our licensed team guides you through each step — keeping you informed and in control.
consultation
Speak confidentially with a specialist. We listen, ask the right questions, and assess your situation without judgement.
Options assessment
We present all viable options — from rescue to closure — with an honest recommendation on the best route forward.
Clear Proposal
A written proposal outlining costs, timelines, and expected outcomes. No surprises, no obligation to proceed.
Expert Resolution
Our licensed practitioners manage the entire process on your behalf — protecting your interests to achieve the best outcome.
— meet the team
The Experts
Behind The Advice
Mark Hollinshead
Managing Director
Leads the Business Guardian group with over two decades of experience in insolvency, corporate restructuring and director advisory services.
Emily Davis
Senior business advisor
Specialist in wealth planning, CVA proposals, and director-side advisory across multiple sectors throughout the UK.
Chris Owens
Business Finance specialist
Focused on alternative funding solutions, invoice finance, and asset-backed lending for businesses navigating financial difficulty.
Jenny Watson
Insolvency & Recovery advisor
Experienced insolvency advisor specialising in creditor negotiations, formal liquidation procedures, and director redundancy claims.
— Client Outcomes
Directors We've
Helped
Business Guardian structured a CVA that cleared £220,000 of HMRC debt and kept our company trading. The advice was honest from day one.
— Construction Director, Lancashire
I received a winding up petition on a Monday morning. By Friday, Business Guardian had a response strategy in place and we stopped the petition. I can't recommend them highly enough.
— Retail Business Owner, Manchester
When we decided to close the company, we needed to do it correctly. The CVL process was handled professionally and quickly. The directors redundancy advice alone saved us thousands.
— IT Services Director, Yorkshire
—Take Action Today—
Your Business Deserves
Expert Protection
Don't wait until options run out. Early action almost always leads to a better outcome — whether that's rescuing your business or closing it correctly.
Call The Director's Helpline
01257 818 197
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Focused resolution services for companies facing complex creditor situations, HMRC disputes, and winding-up proceedings.