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Jun 11, 2026 21 min

When Business Failure Becomes Personal

from Podcast My Business Hosted by Tony Skinner

When a business gets into trouble, the damage does not always stay inside the business. As Alan Bond discovered, business failure can become personal very quickly. In this episode of Podcast My Business, Tony Skinner speaks with Chris Baskerville, Partner at Jirsch Sutherland Insolvency Solutions, about what happens when business debt, personal pressure, bankruptcy and restructuring collide. This conversation looks at the rise in personal and business insolvencies, the risks directors face, how personal and company finances can become tangled, and why acting early can make a major difference. Chris also explains the options people may have before and after bankruptcy, including personal insolvency agreements, restructuring pathways and the importance of understanding cash flow before the pressure becomes too great. In this episode, we cover: Why personal and business insolvencies are rising How business debt can become personal pressure Sole traders, companies and liability structures Director liability and tax debt Phoenixing and legal consequences Bankruptcy and restrictions on managing companies Personal insolvency agreements Cash flow problems in construction and retail Why profit on paper does not always mean cash in the bank Why getting advice early matters

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