Browse by Topic
Plain-English guides to business failure in Australia, organised by topic — from the formal insolvency processes to closing cleanly and starting again.
Insolvency & Liquidation
What happens when a company can no longer pay its debts: the liquidation process, the liquidator's role, and what it means for everyone involved.
1 article
Voluntary Administration
Voluntary administration, receivership, and how the formal insolvency processes differ — including when a company can be saved.
1 article
Director Duties
What directors are responsible for when a company struggles: insolvent trading, director penalty notices, personal guarantees, and safe harbour.
1 article
Closing a Business
How to wind down and deregister a solvent company or close a small business properly — final tax obligations, employees, and loose ends.
1 article
Why Businesses Fail
Common patterns behind small business failure in Australia, and the warning signs that give owners time to act.
1 article
Starting Again
Life after business failure: bankruptcy versus liquidation, rebuilding credit, looking after your wellbeing, and starting your next chapter.
1 article