Consumers often use Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy to seek debt relief, but small business owners have another option. They can use Chapter 11 bankruptcy to help their company minimize financial pressures, overcome debt and work toward long-term success. An...
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Bankruptcy can help businesses invested in commercial real estate
Both businesses and individual investors tend to rely on long-term market trends when making financial choices. For example, many parties invest in real estate as a means of hedging risk and turning capital into a long-term source of financial gain. Many businesses,...
When is the right time to file bankruptcy? 5 things to consider
Executives and business owners have to take responsibility for how a business performs, and sometimes they have to make very difficult decisions. The choice to file for business bankruptcy could lead to a company's closure or to massive overhauls during the...
What happens to a company’s lease during a business bankruptcy?
Having control over operational costs is crucial for the financial success of a company. It can be prohibitively difficult to ensure that a company can profit off of transactions unless it can control its basic expenses. Many business expenses are recurring costs that...
What happens when trucking companies file for bankruptcy?
People often say that there is great money in the commercial transportation industry because they hear about the salaries that semi-truck drivers command or learn about how much of the domestic economy depends on over-land transportation. In reality, many...
When does filing for business bankruptcy make sense?
The primary purpose of having a business is usually to generate profit. Unfortunately, it can be a serious challenge to open a business or keep a company solvent as the market changes. In recent months, for example, inflation has certainly put the pinch on numerous...
Can businesses discharge wage-related debts in bankruptcy?
Business owners who experience a large uptick in operating costs or a sudden drop in revenue may have to make difficult decisions. Oftentimes, reducing their workforce and possibly even the number of locations that the company operates may be necessary if the...
What should you do before filing for business bankruptcy?
Realizing that your business is experiencing financial difficulties isn’t easy. Your focus will quickly shift to determining what you can do to get things back on track. Most business owners don’t want to have to close their company, so researching and executing...
3 reasons farmers decide to turn to Chapter 12 bankruptcy
There are numerous types of bankruptcy available to those who run businesses, such as family farms. Organizations can pursue multiple different types of bankruptcy depending on their current circumstances and what they hope to achieve via a bankruptcy filing. Family...
Don’t let these persistent bankruptcy myths keep you from filing
When big businesses have to file for bankruptcy, the court proceedings might make the national news. Local business bankruptcies can also draw media attention at the regional level, especially when a bankruptcy might result in layoffs. As the owner or financial...