Turnarounds

6 articles on turnarounds.

27 June 20265 min readDoug Allen

Turning Around a Struggling Business: What to Do in the First 90 Days

A practical business turnaround plan for the first 90 days: stabilise cash, diagnose the real problem, land quick wins and manage stakeholders through the storm.

30 May 20265 min readDoug Allen

Cash Is King: Managing Cash Flow During a Business Turnaround

Cash flow management in a turnaround, made practical: the 13-week forecast, how to prioritise payments and where to release trapped working capital fast.

2 May 20265 min readDoug Allen

Early Warning Signs Your Business Is in Trouble (and What to Do About Them)

The clearest signs a business is failing — financial and operational red flags — and why acting on them early gives you far more options and far cheaper fixes.

4 April 20267 min readDoug Allen

Restructuring vs Insolvency: Options for a Distressed Business

A plain-English guide to business restructuring options — from informal turnaround to CVAs and administration — and when each realistically applies to a distressed company.

7 March 20265 min readDoug Allen

Leading a Team Through a Turnaround: Communication, Morale and Momentum

Leading a business turnaround is a leadership test as much as a financial one: how to communicate honestly, keep your best people and build momentum under pressure.

31 January 20265 min readDoug Allen

Negotiating With Creditors and Suppliers During a Turnaround

Negotiating with creditors during a turnaround: how to approach the conversation, prioritise who to pay, agree time-to-pay arrangements and preserve key relationships.