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UNRIVALED SOLUTIONS TO SMALL BUSINESS CHALLENGES

UNLOCKING SMALL BUSINESS POTENTIAL IN HEALTHY OR DISTRESSED SITUATIONS

As a diversified financial services firm exclusively dedicated to small businesses, Fortis Business Advisors delivers unrivaled expertise in performance optimization and asset maximization. Led by entrepreneurs with an owner's mindset, our integrated solutions address complex challenges, transforming small businesses or facilitating market exits for maximum returns. As a trusted partner for owners, lenders, and professional service advisors, Fortis empowers small businesses to thrive in any market condition, providing impactful solutions that drive meaningful results.

OUR EXPERTISE

Across three disciplines, Fortis helps small businesses with tailored, collaborative, and wholly integrable solutions at every stage of the business lifecycle in any market condition.

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Expertly crafted strategies for small business optimization, transformation, and value maximization, delivering tangible and sustainable results.

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RETAIL SOLUTIONS

& ASSET MAXIMIZATION

Unlock cash flow, optimize inventory turnover, clear outdated stock, or achieve maximum recovery when exiting the market.

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Maximize returns on valuable inventory through strategic exposure in single-store, multi-store, and eCommerce settings, delivering optimal recovery rates.

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SERVICES BUILT BY ENTREPRENEURS FOR ENTREPRENEURS

As entrepreneurs, we understand the unique challenges that small businesses face. Whether targeted, independent strategies, or fully integrated solutions, our team of experts offers a comprehensive range of financial services across advisory and restructuring, asset management, and business transitions. We tailor our approach to the specific situation with affordable, accessible services that put high-level expertise within reach.

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We are dedicated partners, delivering clarity, integrity, and value-driven results.

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Innovative and Integrated Solutions

Our diverse small business experience drives unconventional, cross-disciplinary thinking to maximize value and minimize risk.

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Hands-on and Efficient Partnerships

We act as dedicated business partners, moving quickly and decisively with strategies we would implement into our own businesses.

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Solutions Across the Business Lifecycle

We serve small businesses, their lenders, and advisors at any point across a business's lifecycle, including startup, active, or "dark" operations.

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Access to Affordable Expertise

We provide services that have normally not been accessible to small businesses at a fee structure that is conducive to the size businesses we are helping.

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Nationwide with International Capabilities

We serve clients across North America, offering specialized expertise for businesses with international operations.

OUR LATEST SUCCESS

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"Pop-Up" Liquidation

Men's Apparel:

Robert Talbott

When faced with a high volume of inventory stored in warehouses, monetizing through a multi-store "Pop-Up" Liquidation strategy can maximize returns with recovery rates up to 48% net of all expenses.

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Valuation & Transaction Advisory

Trucking & Logistics:

Trucking Company

After a successful turnaround and operation stabilization, businesses are better positioned and more attractive for outside investment when an accurate valuation model is presented.​

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Turnaround & Restructuring

Manufacturer & Distributor:

Consumer Products

Through a 4-Phase turnaround approach - Analyze-Stabilize-Optimize-Maximize - a strategic plan can be developed that leads to viable performance improvements and a troubled credit exit.

OUR LATEST INSIGHTS

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Merchant Cash Advances (MCAs) can seem like a quick fix for small businesses needing fast access to capital, especially in emergencies; however, they can lead down a perilous path, potentially exacerbating financial distress. Learn how MCAs operate, the risks involved, and what options businesses have when facing challenges from MCA debt.

Sale Season
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In this feature article published in Woman's World, Ben Nicholson is quoted with practical tips on saving money at store liquidation sales. 

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In this edition of The Small Business Show, Jim Fitzpatrick and Ben Nicholson delve into the ins and outs of Merchant Cash Advances (MCAs).

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