Welcome to the Director Helpline web site

You have come to this site because you have some concerns. Please read on.

The position of a Director or owner manager is isolating and can be a lonely experience. 

We have experienced both good and hard times in business. So whatever you are going through, we have probably experienced it either first hand or through our clients.

Adverse and uncertain conditions can erode confidence and generate anxiety. We have assisted many clients through thick and thin and we understand that most anxiety is caused by worry of the unknown.

In critical times there is a crucial need for objectivity and sound, caring and expert help to identify and apply effective remedies appropriate to today’s fast moving business environment. 

Lack of sound advice and direction can result in lost opportunities, increased personal risk and unnecessary financial damage to the person and family.

With the ever-growing mountain of legislation many professionals are unable to maintain proficiency in director and company law knowledge. Added to which competent professional support is hard to find, invariably very expensive, often unaffordable and difficult to monitor for effectiveness.

This is where Director Helpline comes in.  We are a specialist service helping directors and business owners through difficult times by providing much-needed advice, care and assistance.

We are here to help you; we work together with you.

Ours is not a firm of accountants, business developers, debt collectors, commercial managers, lawyers, or insolvency practitioners – it is a hybrid.

Our abilities are derived from the wealth of knowledge gained in all these skill sets, mixed with common sense, pragmatism and lots of practical experience. Our ideas, methods and techniques have been developed and refined over the last 35 years. 

Director Helpline is the trading style of John Ram, a professional with over 35 years experience as business adviser, trouble-shooter and problem solver.

Invitation
You are probably too close to your matter and the situation in your mind is emotionally charged. You may also be too busy doing the business, with no time or energy for extra-ordinary needs.

Do not despair - together we will overcome what may seem impossible.

Discuss your situation with John to obtain a clear perspective and agree the way forward.

Be assured when you talk to us it is in complete confidence and without cost or commitment until agreed otherwise.

DO ANY OF THESE APPLY TO YOU?

• You feel your business is a noose
• A problem arises that you have not seen before
• You are too busy running your business to deal with extra-ordinary issues
• You are struggling to develop the potential of your business
• You need help to exploit an opportunity
• You need to structure your operations for financial efficiency
• You need to take action to protect your assets
• You need to devise a financially efficient structure for offshore trading
• Your offshore costs are mounting and you do not know who to trust
• You need to make arrangements for business continuity/succession
• You cannot pursue a claim for lack of money and/or expertise
• You would like to retire but do not know how to get out
• H M Revenue & Customs are investigating your business
• You have a dispute and do not know which way to turn
• The DTI are investigating your business activities
• You feel you must liquidate or do an arrangement with creditors
• The arrangement with creditors is not working
• You have received notice of disqualification proceedings
• You fear business and professional failure
• You are called upon to settle a personal guarantee
• You fear personal bankruptcy and need to consider the implications
• You fear losing your home
• Or ……… you simply cannot see the way forward

If any of these apply, you need enlightened and impartial advice. Talk to John Ram.