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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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When I thought I had no where to turn, I found Chris Teal at Director First . Who straight away gave me reassurance that there is away through what seems like a dead end and a very lonely place .
To anyone else out there going through the same in business ,pick the phone up and speak to the team at director First you wont regret it.

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Excellent company, they were able to give us peace of mind and sound advice. Highly recommended you speak to Chris and the team and get a good nights sleep again

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Chris was helpful and very quick to respond . Thank you

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With the invaluable advice from Chris I have been able to deal with issues trying to dissolve my limited company. Takes away a lot of the stress and provides peace of mind. Really appreciate your help!

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I had a fantastic experience working with Shaun. He was incredibly helpful and took the time to explain everything from start to finish. I never felt rushed or confused because he made sure I understood every step of the process. If you want someone who is thorough and professional, ask for Shaun!

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Shaun and Director First are amazing - so calm and knowledgeable. We spoke through my situation, which had been keeping me up at night, and he made me feel so much better about the situation, and the path ahead. Not out of the woods yet, but I know there is a way through. Thank you, Shaun.

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Friendly positive advice from all members of staff with clear vision of what can be done to resolve the situation you have found yourself in.

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Chris was very helpful, coming up to a new year Im ultra keen with getting my finances under control. Chris helped me come up with the perfect solution.
Thank you!!!!

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They couldn't help me due to my circumstances but still took the time to explain what my best course of action is.

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I spoke with Chris after my company ran into difficulties following a disasterous year in this economy. He was so easy to talk to and, after listening carefully about a way forward, I ended the call almost in tears - it was just good to listen to someone who understood. Highly recommend you give Director First a call if you've just got too many plates to spin.

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I cannot recommend Director First highly enough. Shaun handled our enquiry with great care, answering our calls and addressing our questions seven days a week, at all hours of the day. They took the time to fully understand our situation and carefully explained our options, outlining the pros and cons. When we were ready to move forward, they connected us with excellent people who handled the next steps. At no point did I feel misled, and the contacts they recommended were just as reliable and professional as they were. Most importantly, we went from feeling alone and terrified to feeling supported and reassured. If you're struggling, I highly encourage you to get in touch with Director First.

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A very knowledgeable friendly service , as well as being very professional and discrete about the information given to them , they made things a lot clearer and helped put my mind at ease, just through talking to them I felt a great amount of pressure had been lifted , Shaun and his team have been amazing every step of the way. If your not sure and need advise please don’t hesitate to contact them I wish I did it sooner

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Nadina and the team had been totally professional and supportive. They had helped us out every step of the way and I don’t think we could have done it without them . Thank you so much for everything you have done for us . Totally recommend this company 👍👍👍 Anna M.

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Very fast response by Chris today, Good listener and offered practical advice which has really helped me. Will recommend to anyone needing a bit of support
thanks very much

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Directors first were helpful from the first contact. They introduced us to good people who got the job done, they were always available and their advice was always in our best interest, and they removed the myths and guesswork from what could have been a very difficult process. If you are struggling with a failing business these guys will certainly find the most appropriate solutions.

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Guided us all the way through very stressful times. Always available to answer questions and help with anything that seemed too big to understand or deal with. Would highly recommend you give this guys a call they made what seemed impossible possible . Thank you

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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 directors need them most. No jargon, no judgement, just expert guidance that genuinely sorts problems and quickly.
Quite simply: when your back’s against the wall, Chris is the person you want in the room.

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Chris and his team were excellent from the beginning to the end and their advice was spot on. I fully recommend them and you can use them with total confidence. 5 Stars!

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