SERVICES
Turnaround Consulting

When growth slows or profitability suddenly declines, recovery often depends on two critical factors: an objective understanding of your company's true financial performance and position and swift, decisive execution of a realistic operating plan.

Fort Dearborn Partners uses a high-energy, action-oriented approach to quickly reverse operating losses and return companies to positive cash flow. You can count on us to:

Analyze operating performance and working capital components to gain an objective understanding of the current financial position;
Assess the company's product and service offerings relative to both competitors and current market trends and conditions;
Determine the profitability of products, channels and customers;
Work closely with management teams to take immediate actions to improve cash flow and profitability;
Present a detailed financial forecast, attainable short-term profit and sales targets and specific tactics to return the company to positive cash flow as quickly as possible;
Develop a comprehensive operating plan designed to return the company to sustainable profitability and create shareholder value;
Act as a strong advocate in communicating the turnaround strategy to lenders and other stakeholders.

By acting fast, staying focused and meeting tough hurdles head-on, we can help your company emerge as a stronger, healthier organization. Together, we can build the financial stability and operational strength to create sustainable value for owners, investors and employees.