Charleston, South Carolina

You don't have to navigate every crossing point alone

Three Bridges Consulting delivers fractional expertise across finance, operations, and exit readiness — giving regional business owners senior-level seasoned guidance without the cost of full-time executives.

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Challenges We See Every Day

You built something real. Now you need clarity to match.

Owning a business often means carrying a lot of responsibility — without always having the structure around you to make confident decisions. These challenges are common as businesses evolve, and more often than not, they're a sign you're ready for experienced guidance.

If any of this feels familiar, a conversation can help.

Let's talk about what's on your plate

Financials that exist, but don't feel fully clear or actionable

Growth that's exciting, but harder to manage than expected

Operations that still depend too heavily on the owner

A sense that the business could be stronger or more valuable, without a clear path to get there

Your Journey

We Meet You Where You Are

No two business journeys look the same — but most owners reach a few key crossing points over time. Here's when Three Bridges can help most.

Planning & Building the Foundation

Early guidance around structure, financial clarity, and operations creates a business that's easier to grow and harder to outgrow.

If you're still wearing every hat...

Strengthening & Refining

As businesses mature, experienced perspective helps tighten operations, improve clarity, and reduce friction — without full-time executive hires.

If the business runs, but only through you...

Preparing for Transition or Exit

We help owners view the business through a buyer's lens and build readiness well before a transaction is on the table.

If you've started asking "what is this worth?"...

Wherever you are in that journey, the next step is usually simpler than it feels.

The Three Bridges Framework

How we actually help — three core bridges

Each bridge targets a specific area of your business. You may need support on one or all three, depending on where you are today.

Financial Clarity & Bookkeeping

We help owners gain clear visibility into their numbers so decisions feel informed — not reactive. Advisory-driven, focused on interpretation and insight.

Bookkeeping review & cleanup Monthly reporting & cash flow analysis Actionable financial interpretation

Operational & Strategic Consulting

We work alongside owners to strengthen structure, improve processes, and reduce dependency on any one person as the business grows.

Operational assessment & process review Risk & inefficiency identification Sustainable growth strategy

Exit Readiness & Value Support

We help owners evaluate their business through a buyer's lens and strengthen readiness over time — without pressure to sell.

Buyer-lens business evaluation Value improvement roadmap Transaction readiness preparation

Our role: We don't replace your CPA, attorney, or internal team. We provide experienced perspective, coordination, and guidance — delivered fractionally — to support the business as a whole.

FlexibleEngagement scales with you
DecadesCombined advisory experience
FractionalRight expertise, no overhead

Most owners begin with one bridge and expand support over time.

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How We Work

Services

Our services are flexible, advisory, and tailored to your priorities. Here's what each bridge looks like in practice.

Financial Clarity & Bookkeeping

  • Bookkeeping oversight and cleanup guidance
  • Financial reporting and review
  • Cash flow visibility and trend analysis
  • Advisory support to help owners use their numbers effectively
Outcome: You know your numbers and trust what they're telling you.

Operational & Strategic Consulting

  • Operational assessments and process review
  • Identifying inefficiencies and risk areas
  • Reducing owner dependency
  • Strategic guidance for sustainable growth
Outcome: The business runs with less of you in every decision.

Exit Readiness & Value Optimization

  • Buyer-lens business evaluation
  • Identifying opportunities to improve value and readiness
  • Financial and operational preparation for a future sale
  • Timeline and milestone planning for transition
Outcome: When opportunity knocks, you're ready to answer.

Not sure which bridge to start with? That's exactly what the first conversation is for.

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Getting Started

What Working With Three Bridges Looks Like

It starts with a conversation — not a commitment. Here's the path most owners take.

1

Share Some Context

Answer a few questions so we can understand where you are and what matters most right now.

Takes about 3 minutes
2

Connect With Our Team

Talk through what's working, what feels unclear, and where support would be most helpful.

A no-pressure call
3

Build the Path Forward

Together, we create a thoughtful plan tailored to your business — one bridge at a time.

No obligation until you're ready

Most owners leave the first conversation feeling clearer, calmer, and more confident about their next step.

Who We Are

Leadership

A hands-on advisory team with decades of combined experience supporting business owners through growth and transition.

Marc Williams - Co-Founder, Three Bridges Consulting

Marc Williams

Co-Founder | Operational Strategy & Exit Readiness

Marc helps business owners think strategically about their operations and long-term opportunities. With deep roots in operational consulting and business transition, his work is focused on strengthening systems, improving value, and helping owners prepare for future transitions with a steady, thoughtful approach.

Chris Jones - Co-Founder, Three Bridges Consulting

Chris Jones

Co-Founder | Financial Clarity & Operational Insight

Chris brings a unique blend of financial expertise, management experience, and entrepreneurial perspective to Three Bridges. With over 15 years guiding Charleston businesses, he helps owners gain clarity in their numbers and confidence in their decisions — whether they're building a foundation or preparing for what's next.

Together, Chris and Marc bring complementary strengths — blending financial insight, operational experience, and exit readiness — to support owners with care and intention.

When You're Ready

From Readiness to Opportunity

Preparation shapes not just if a business sells, but how smoothly it does and how well it's positioned.

Three Bridges Consulting focuses on helping owners strengthen clarity, operations, and structure long before a transaction is considered. When the time is right, we work closely with Charleston Business Brokers, a trusted local brokerage that guides owners through the sale process.

Because the groundwork is already in place, the transition from preparation to opportunity is informed, steady, and aligned with your goals.

Preparation Creates Options

When readiness meets opportunity, the transition is smoother, stronger, and on your terms.

Clarity before complexity
Structure before transaction
Confidence before commitment

Our Connection to Charleston Business Brokers

Three Bridges was built to support what comes before a transaction. When the time is right to explore a sale, that preparation matters.

Three Bridges helps you strengthen the business.

Charleston Business Brokers helps you transition it when the time comes.

What They Provide

Business sales and acquisitions
Valuation and market positioning
Buyer sourcing and negotiation
Smooth, well-supported transitions
Learn more about Charleston Business Brokers

Self-Assessment

Business Clarity Check

Not sure where to start? Our Business Clarity Check is a short set of questions designed to help you understand where your business feels strong — and where clarity could make the biggest difference.

It takes about 3-4 minutes and helps guide a more productive conversation if you choose to take the next step.

You'll reflect on questions like:

How confident are you in your current financial visibility?
Could your business run for 30 days without you?
Do you know what your business would be worth today?

Quick & Confidential

3-4 minutes. No commitment. Just clarity.

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Trusted guidance for business owners at every critical crossing.

Whether you're planning, building, refining, or preparing for what's next, Three Bridges Consulting is here to walk beside you — not behind a desk.

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