As the economy continues to struggle, many businesses will find they need to restructure debt with their creditors or file for bankruptcy. Elizabeth Carol Freeman, a partner in Jackson Walker’s Bankruptcy, Restructuring, & Recovery practice, lists three things for struggling business owners to consider right now.

1. “Cash is King.” Maintaining liquidity is important for a business to continue operations through the process. It is possible to be too broke to go bankrupt.
2. There are creditors (and taxes) that still need to be paid.
3. Gather data about your business, and make sure you know your business operations well enough to understand if there is a viable business to be saved.

Timing is important as well. Do not wait too long before contacting a restructuring advisor, as delays could destroy a good business.

 View this Fast Takes episode covering what creditors should consider before a business restructures or files for bankruptcy » 

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