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27 practical templates, guides and checklists for cash control, creditor and stakeholder communication, restructuring, customer retention, recovery planning and rebuilding. Filter by category or recovery stage — all free, no account or email required.

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Business Restructuring Workbook

Workbook

The flagship 12-week workbook built around the five-stage recovery methodology. The central document of the Turnaround Toolkit.

Recovery Planning01Stabilise02Simplify03Restructure04Refocus & Rebuild05Review & Decide
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12-Week Recovery Planner

Planner

A practical week-by-week planner to structure your recovery work across the full 12-week methodology.

Recovery Planning01Stabilise02Simplify03Restructure04Refocus & Rebuild05Review & Decide
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Weekly Business Reset Template

Template

A printable template for a short weekly reset: cash, priorities, people and next-week actions.

Recovery Planning01Stabilise03Restructure
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Turnaround Toolkit — Resource Index

Guide

A full index of Turnaround Toolkit resources and where each one fits in the recovery path.

Recovery Planning01Stabilise02Simplify03Restructure04Refocus & Rebuild05Review & Decide
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Crisis Communication Checklist

Checklist

A quick-reference checklist for communicating clearly and calmly during distress — who to contact, what to say, format tips, and example talking points for staff.

Staff & Communication01Stabilise03Restructure
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Staff Communication — Restructuring Announcement Template

Template

Email/letter template and tone guidance for communicating openly with staff during a period of restructuring or operational change. Communication aid only — not redundancy, consultation, or employment-law advice; seek professional HR/legal advice where formal processes apply.

Staff & Communication03Restructure
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Supplier Negotiation Framework

Guide

A practical framework for approaching supplier negotiations — what to ask for, how to ask, and how to preserve the relationship while achieving a better outcome on terms, pricing, or delivery.

Suppliers & Landlords01Stabilise03Restructure
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What Does a Turnaround Consultant Do?

Guide

A plain-English guide explaining what a turnaround consultant does, when to consider bringing one in, and how to choose the right one. General guidance only — not specific business advice.

Restructuring03Restructure05Review & Decide
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Turnaround Toolkit provides practical planning tools and guidance for UK business owners. It does not determine solvency or insolvency, and is not a substitute for professional legal, insolvency, accounting or financial advice.