Lane Ford
Market Street Partners, PLLC, a Chattanooga-based accounting firm, is teaming up with Lane Ford of Ford Consult to expand MSP’s business consulting services.
Officials said, "With more than 25 years of experience, Mr. Ford has served as chief financial officer of companies in every life stage. From high growth start-ups to established family-owned businesses, Mr. Ford has provided financial leadership during early-stage funding processes, rapid growth phases, ownership transitions and successful exits.
Now he brings that expertise to MSP’s clients."
“Our goal at Market Street Partners is to do whatever we can to help our clients succeed,” said Market Street Partners Co-Founding Partner Kyle Bryant. “Business leaders have to continuously navigate critical impasses as they grow their organizations, and it is always nice to have a guiding light during those moments. Thanks to Lane, we can be that light, enabling our clients to make informed decisions that will move them toward continued success.”
MSP’s business consulting services include:
Improving cash flow management;
Working with senior leaders to establish a long-term financial strategy;
Consulting on debt and/or equity financing;
Family business transitions;
Strengthening accounting operations;
Improving financial reporting and key metric tracking;
Optimizing systems for scalable growth;
Developing budgeting and forecasting tools;
Preparing for a sale;
Preparing for investor diligence; and
Coaching for finance and accounting team development.
“It is the perfect time to team up with Market Street Partners,” said Mr. Ford. “As their book of business continues to mature, so do the needs of their clients. Our services dovetail nicely, giving us the ability to address a wide range of needs seamlessly in house.”