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Capital Strategy & Funding Readiness 

Secure growth capital, acquisition funding, or debt restructuring through investor-grade business plans, tailored turnaround strategies, and capital structures optimized for risk-adjusted financial goals.

Overview

At Fortis Business Advisors, we design capital strategies that align funding with small business objectives - whether scaling operations, pursuing acquisitions, or restructuring debt. As operators, we combine institutional-level financial expertise with hands-on small business experience to optimize a business's capital structure and unlock growth potential.

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Our approach begins with developing investor-ready business plans, which include in-depth market analysis, operational strategies, and financial projections to secure loans or equity. We simultaneously evaluate the capital structure and financial position to identify efficiencies and maximize returns, balancing short-term debt, long-term debt, and equity to minimize costs while ensuring flexibility to fund strategic initiatives and respond to market opportunities.

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For businesses seeking funding, we streamline the loan process - from document preparation to lender introductions - whether a startup, pursuing an acquisition, or refinancing existing debt. Additionally, our Capital Advisory services address cash flow management through 13-week cash flow models and asset optimization, ensuring adequate liquidity while generating returns.

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By grounding strategies in real-world small business challenges - not theoretical models - we position the business for sustainable growth, improved performance, and long-term success. From initial planning to post-funding performance monitoring, we provide end-to-end support to help capitalize on opportunities with a capital strategy built for resilience and scalability.

Key Areas of Expertise

Delivering tailored capital strategies and hands-on support to help small businesses secure funding and optimize financial performance.

Strategic Planning & Market Insight

Market Intelligence & Research

Business Plan Development & Validation

Financial Modeling & Scenario Planning

Cash Requirement Analysis

Capital Structure & Funding Solutions

Capital Structure Optimization

Access to Network of Lenders

Strategic Capital Events Guidance

Debt & Equity Financing Support

Risk Management & Performance

Risk Management & Exit Readiness

Post-Funding Performance Modeling

13-Week Cash Flow Modeling

Asset Optimization & Liquidity Management

How We Help

HOW WE HELP

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Strategic Capital 

Roadmapping

Investor-ready plans with market insights, financial projections, and growth strategies tailored to current business conditions.

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Cash Flow & Working Capital Solutions

Implement 13-week forecasting and asset optimization strategies to stabilize liquidity and fund growth without over-leveraging.

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Capital Structure

Optimization

Balance debt and equity to minimize costs while maintaining flexibility for acquisitions, expansions, or liquidity needs.

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Funding & Lender Partnerships

Secure optimal financing through our network of SBA, ABL, and other specialized lenders - streamlining applications and negotiations.

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Debt Restructuring & Liability Management

Renegotiate terms, consolidate obligations, or execute distressed refinancing to stabilize cash flow and preserve equity value.

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Exit & Succession Readiness

Maximize business value through M&A prep, recapitalizations, and stakeholder-aligned exit strategies

COMPLEMENTARY INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS

A comprehensive range of strategic services specifically designed for small businesses tailored to enhance our Turnaround Management solutions and ensure optimal results.

FEATURED SUCCESS

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Capital Advisory

Construction & Mitigation: 

Champion Construction 

From a comprehensive Analysis, an investment attractive Business Plan that shows immediate improvement to Cash Flow can lead to a new lender relationship and refinanced debt in a new capital structure.

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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.

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Turnaround & Restructuring

Trucking & Logistics:

Trucking Company

Small businesses can turn around and regain optimal performance when a comprehensive business analysis and 13-week initiatives pinpoint challenges, control cash, and help mitigate additional losses.

FEATURED INSIGHTS

FEATURED INSIGHTS

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Looking through the lens of history to determine what could happen next.
 

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Tactics distressed businesses will use to conserve cash and triage disbursements.
 

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Success & Insights
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