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...
Why do hotels file for bankruptcy?
If you’re starting a hotel from the ground up, then there are a lot of considerations when purchasing land, hiring contractors, working alongside business consultants, etc. While there are a lot of physical decisions to make, there may be a lot more legal discussions...
Who creates a Chapter 11 reorganization plan if a business files?
Some businesses file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy because they are past the point of no return and will need to liquidate debts as part of the process of dissolving the organization. Other businesses file for bankruptcy to regain control over the company's budget and keep...
3 important considerations when filing bankruptcy for a hotel
Hotels require a lot of startup capital. Whether you buy an existing property to take over management or you construct a new hotel, seven and eight-figure price tags are not uncommon when acquiring facilities. Routine operating costs can also be quite expensive. You...