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Explore practical insights, industry trends, and expert perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing middle-market businesses. JACO shares actionable strategies to help you navigate complexity and achieve sustainable growth.

Financial AdvisoryGrowth StrategyStrategic PlanningSuccession Planning

Process As A Growth Strategy

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Jeff Cope
February 10, 2025
Financial AdvisoryGrowth StrategyStrategic PlanningSuccession Planning

JACO Helps Middle-Market Business Overcome 6 Common Challenges

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Jeff Cope
January 13, 2025
Strategic PlanningSuccession PlanningTransition Planning

Succession Planning Myths That Can Put Your Business at Risk

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Jeff Cope
December 5, 2024
Strategic Planning

Essential Ransomware Protection Strategies for Middle-Market Businesses

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Jeff Cope
September 24, 2024
Organizational TransformationTurnaround Management

How Middle Market Companies Can Leverage AI to Improve Their Business

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Jeff Cope
August 26, 2024
Financial AdvisoryLeadershipStrategic PlanningTransition Planning

Maximizing Creditor Recoveries During Restructuring: A Practical Guide

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JACO Advisory Group
June 22, 2024
Business FinanceFinancial AdvisoryTurnaround Management

Best Practices for Turnaround Restructuring: Getting Your Business Back on Track

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Jeff Cope
June 12, 2024
Financial AdvisoryGrowth StrategyStrategic PlanningTransition Planning

Is Your Company Heading Toward Trouble? Here’s What to Do Now

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JACO Advisory Group
April 2, 2024
Business FinanceFinancial Advisory

Hedge Funds and Private Equity Vying for Distressed Companies Amid Post-Pandemic Economic Woes

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Jeff Cope
March 14, 2024

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