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Industry Expertise to Drive Strategy and Implementation
For over 10 years, ForteONE has been working with middle-market companies in the manufacturing, consumer products and services industries, among others, to renew, grow and build stakeholder value. Our clients are private equity firms, business owners and banks.

The Difference is our People
Each of our 80+ Operating Partners and Executives has been rigorously vetted, and brings over 20 years of proven experience, having served in leadership roles throughout their career. They are successful CEOs, Presidents, COOs, CFOs, and Operational Leaders who have both the industry and functional expertise to quickly address your business challenges.

Delivering Rapid Results
We start by quickly assigning a person or small team appropriate to the type, size and scope of your business. Next, through extensive analysis of 11 performance sectors of the company, your Forte team generates a detailed Business Assessment and Rapid Action Plan.

Your team then partners with current management to implement the Rapid Action Plan. Together, we work hard to establish the processes and practices essential to maintaining momentum independently, after Forte’s hands-on implementation phase is complete.

ForteONE Services include:

  • ForteONE Business Assessment with Rapid Action Plans
  • Rapid Cash Flow Stabilization / Working Capital Improvements
  • Company Wide Performance Improvement
  • Customer Strategy, Sales and Marketing
  • Plant Operations Enhancements
  • Growth Strategy
  • Interim Management
  • Acquisition Operational and Strategic Due Diligence
  • Post Acquisition Integration
  • Change Management
  • Preparation for Exit

We've changed our name to ForteONE!

“The range of services that we deliver for private equity firms and business owners are much broader than the interim leadership services that launched the firm 10 years ago. Our new name better represents the firm’s services that also include business strategy, Business Assessments, profit improvement implementation and operational turnaround work.” said Mark Rittmanic, Founder and CEO.

News & Insights

Press Release: ForteCEO Changes Name to ForteONE

M&A Advisor Names ForteONE Finalist for 2008 Turnaround of the Year

White Paper: Private Equity Options


Success Stories

CASE STUDY
Problem
Direct marketing distributor missed sales and profit projections for several quarters.

Actions
Starting with a Business Assessment, it was uncovered that a change to the business strategy had significantly impacted the company’s competitive position and cost them market share.

Results
• Immediately halted erosion and began rebuilding market share
• Returned the firm to operating profit breakeven within 180 days, in a market where sales declined over 40%
• Regained confidence of primary and mezzanine lenders, who continued the lending relationship