Even the most resilient companies hit rough patches. Market dynamics shift, costs spiral, and teams lose momentum. At JACO Advisory Group, we help business owners and executives face these moments head-on with actionable, operationally grounded solutions.
But how do you know if your company is simply under pressure, or if it’s time for a true turnaround?
Here are five signs your business may be a turnaround candidate and what to do about it.
1. Your Financial Engine Is Stalling
If the numbers aren’t adding up, it’s not just a finance issue; it’s a business health issue. Watch for:
- Recurring EBITDA losses or margin compression
- Tight cash flow cycles, despite solid sales
- Mounting lender scrutiny or loan covenant violations
- Excess debt without corresponding growth
At JACO, we don’t just run diagnostics. We realign your financial engine to run leaner and more sustainably.
2. Operational Drag Is Slowing Momentum
Underperformance often stems from friction within the core business model:
- Inefficient supply chains
- Excessive working capital trapped in inventory
- Low team productivity or accountability gaps
- Inability to scale without added complexity
We bring a hands-on, operator’s lens to simplify, streamline, and refocus operations around value creation.
3. Your Leadership Team Is Stretched or Stalled
Growth can outpace leadership. If you’re feeling the strain, you’re not alone:
- Key executives are overwhelmed or exiting
- Strategic decisions are delayed or reactive
- There’s no clear transition plan or succession strategy
JACO deploys interim leadership, board advisory, and owner-operator support to inject clarity and capacity where it’s needed most.
4. Your Strategy Has Lost Its Edge
Do any of these sound familiar?
- You’re saying yes to too many low-margin customers
- Past expansions aren’t paying off
- You’re reacting to market trends, not driving them
We help businesses refocus on core strengths, reset strategic priorities, and develop execution plans that deliver.
5. Outside Pressure Is Building
You might be experiencing:
- Increasing customer churn
- Supply chain or vendor issues
- Private equity deadlines or investor pressure
- Market share erosion
You don’t have to manage this alone. Our team steps in with a calm, experienced approach to crisis navigation and value preservation.
What a Turnaround with JACO Looks Like
When we partner with a client, we move quickly and methodically. Our typical outcomes include:
- SG&A optimization
- EBITDA improvements that hold, not just spike
- Sharper focus across product lines, teams, and capital allocation
- Renewed alignment across leadership and ownership
We work side-by-side with entrepreneurial founders, family business operators, boards, and lenders to move from survival to strategic reinvention.
Let’s Start with a Conversation
Not every struggling business is broken, but many benefit from a clear, objective assessment.
If this resonates, let’s talk.
Our initial consultation is complimentary and confidential.
