If the Dalai Lama handled director stress and Mother Teresa specialised in business rescue, you’d still call Chris Worden first. He brings clarity, calm, and straight-talking solutions when director... See more
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Welcome to Director First – Your Helping Hand In Business Insolvency At Director First, we’re here for UK directors facing tough times with their businesses. We understand it’s not easy dealing with money problems, and we offer free, friendly advice to help you out. Whether it’s about closing a business (liquidation), rearranging your business debts (debt restructuring/cva), getting your business back on its feet (turnaround),setting up a new company and purchasing the assets back, or just some advice around how to deal with business debt, we’ve got your back. We also help with sorting out big problems for directors, such as overdrawn directors’ loan accounts. Our past work at 1st Business Rescue was a big hit, earning us over 400 top reviews on Trustpilot. We’re really proud of helping so many directors understand their options and move forward. At Director First, we keep things clear and simple. We’ll guide you through every step, explain your choices in easy words, and make sure you know about any risks. Our goal is to help you feel confident and ready for a new start. Director First – Clear, Friendly Advice for a New Beginning in Business
The Old Dock House, Watery Lane, Preston, PR2 1AU, Preston, United Kingdom
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I have been communicating with the directors of the company for the last 4/5 months as we received an intimidating letter from HMRC, following a conversation and a robust response back after a period of time HMRC backed down and have actually released a retained payment!
As a business we were on the cusp of liquidation, following the assistance from Director First (Chris) we are looking forward to 2026.
Thank you so very much guys, just keep doing what your doing.

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Great Service
Shaun was quickly available, very knowledgeable and very helpful.
Gave me everything I needed know and was in the background should I have needed his help again.
Totally resolved the situation for me in no time at all, can't recommend these guys enough.

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"I received expert advice from Chris regarding business liquidation, and I couldn’t be more satisfied. He provided clear, practical guidance, helping me understand my options and the process step by step. His professionalism, responsiveness, and knowledge made a stressful situation much easier to navigate. I would highly recommend Chris to anyone seeking reliable liquidation advice."

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Spoke to Chris who gave me really insightful information about company and personal debt; He helped me come up with an action plan on how to resolve my companies issues.
I couldn't ask for more from a free 30 minute phonecall

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Emily and Shaun at Directors first have been an absolute game-changer for me. From the very beginning, they made it clear that they truly understand the pressures and responsibilities that come with being a director of a troubled company. Instead of overwhelming me with jargon or vague advice, they took the time to explain things clearly, simply, and in a way that actually made sense to me.
What really sets them apart is how supportive and hands-on they are. They don’t just tell you what to do and send you on your way — they walk alongside you, making sure you feel confident and supported at every stage. Working with Emily and Shaun felt less like dealing with a faceless organisation and more like having trusted friends who genuinely care about you. I couldn’t recommend Directors first highly enough.

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Had an excellent conversation with Chris Teal who provided some much needed insight and guidance. Thanks Chris!

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Chris at Director First took half an hour of his time to provide straightforward advice and he was kind and sympathetic in what is a challenging period. He offered practical advice and provided a useful letter and videos for navigating through what can be a daunting process. Would highly recommend Chris and his team.

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I was really struggling with my debt, and Mr. Shaun helped me understand everything and showed me how to get out of debt completely. The service was amazing, and I highly recommend him to anyone who needs help.

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I am quite sure that I was only able to endure what felt like the worst period of time in my life, because of the fantastic team at Director First. Thank you for your constant guidance, support and reassurance (at all hours). Couldn't have got through it without you, and your empathy and patience were so greatly appreciated the whole way through.

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We're in some difficulty as a company. After watching Chris on YouTube, I called Directors First and genuinely am overwhelmed how professional and understanding they have been. First from Chris, he told me exactly how it is, and gave really solid advice and arranged a call with Shaun. Shaun was very understanding, listened to my situation and gave me professional reassurance. There was no wooly advice just reality. They sent over useful videos free of charge but more importantly didn't make me feel like a criminal like the other IP individuals who I consulted with. We're still in the process of sorting things out, but I feel much more confident with Directors First as advisors.

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Chris was very helpful gave us really sound advice. Thank you

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Chris was very helpful on the phone with me and gave me a free advice that will benefit me a lot , I’m very grateful for he’s advice and he’s help , thank you very much again Chris

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Such a professional company.
We were helped and very well guided through what was a difficult time for us. Shaun and Emily were so knowledgable and caring, they made the whole process easy to navigate. 5 stars- Thank you guys. 🙏

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I really cannot recommend Directors First enough, they removed all the stress completely. Shaun and Emily are just so amazing and they have a great team. They truly are absolutely amazing, I could never thank them enough for what they have done for me ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️➕✨

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Had numerous conversations with Nadina and she went over and above to help me she gave me good legal advice and every bit of that advice was free

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Director First has been outstanding. Their advice was clear, practical, and delivered with genuine understanding at a very difficult time. I only wish I had contacted them sooner, as it would have prevented a great deal of stress.
Thanks to their guidance, I now have clarity, peace of mind, and a renewed sense of optimism for 2026. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to any director needing trusted advice.
Thank you, Director First!

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From the outset, we received outstanding service during a very stressful time. Chris Worden was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive. He took time to explain our options clearly, answered every question with patience, and was always there at the end of the phone . His advice gave us confidence and clarity. His expertise made a difficult situation far more manageable. We would highly recommend them to anyone needing honest, compassionate, and expert advice.

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The team at Director First Namely; Emily Goodhew & Shaun Worden, their guidance through the whole process and the clear communication at every stage was amazing. Couldn’t ask for anything better as a client. The team were contactable at all hours and at times felt guilty reaching out but they were always available whenever needed. If you’re a director worried about insolvency from one director to another it’s never as bad as it seems and the reassurance the team give does put you at ease they’ll guide you all the way. Cannot recommend the team enough. Hopefully never in this position again but if I am you have a client long term. Thank you again guys for your help. 5 ⭐️ service

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This company is perfect Shaun and Nadina are so down to earth and are very helpful. Constantly reassuring and Available any time . Good advised good services and everything broken down in to plane English I would give 100 stars if I could

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The director's first guidelines were invaluable.

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