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JIG CONSULTING Advisory & Transformation
Transforming SMEs & Family Businesses

Transforming SMEs into Structured,
Finance-Ready and Sustainable Businesses.

JIG Consulting is an Accra-based advisory firm supporting SMEs and family businesses through strategy, finance, governance, organisational development and practical AI-enabled transformation.

Advisory session with SME owners in Ghana
About JIG Consulting

Helping Founder-Led Businesses Build for Sustainable Growth

Many SMEs grow through the drive, knowledge and relationships of their founders. As the business expands, however, sustainable growth increasingly requires stronger financial systems, clearer responsibilities, effective governance and greater organisational capability. JIG Consulting works with SMEs and family businesses to strengthen these foundations and prepare them for growth, finance and long-term continuity.

Core Framework

Our Three Strategic Pillars

Our advisory work is anchored on three interconnected pillars designed to take businesses from today’s foundation to sustainable, finance-ready growth.

1. Strategy & Growth

Helping businesses clarify direction, strengthen their business model and prepare for sustainable expansion.

Direction & Expansion

2. Finance & Bankability

Strengthening financial management, planning and finance readiness.

Financial Strength

3. Governance & Continuity

Developing appropriate structures, accountability, leadership and long-term business continuity.

Structure & Leadership

AI-enabled transformation and family-business expertise are integrated across our advisory approach where relevant.

Our Services

How We Support Your Business

A concise set of advisory services across strategy, finance, governance, people and technology.

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SME Business Assessment

An initial assessment to understand your business and identify where strengthening may add value.

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Financial Advisory

Strengthening financial management, cash flow and planning for better decisions.

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Strategy & Business Planning

Clarifying direction and building practical, executable business plans.

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Governance & Organisational Structuring

Developing clearer responsibilities, structures and accountability.

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Bank Readiness & Funding Advisory

Preparing businesses to access finance and investment on sustainable terms.

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Family Business Advisory & Governance

Helping family businesses manage governance, leadership and succession.

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AI-Enabled Business Transformation

Applying digital tools and AI where they can genuinely strengthen performance.

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Training & Executive Development

Building the practical capabilities of founders, heirs and managers.

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The Modern Edge

Practical AI Where It Adds Business Value

JIG approaches AI from a business perspective. We help organisations identify where appropriate digital and AI tools may improve efficiency, information, customer engagement and decision-making. Technology should support sound business systems rather than substitute for them.

Potential Applications

1
Automated Lead Routing

Classifying incoming client enquiries via WhatsApp or web forms and routing them to the correct advisor or team.

2
AI-Assisted Bookkeeping Prep

Extracting transaction details from receipts and supplier invoices, and structuring summaries for the accounting team.

3
Dynamic Customer Support Bots

Custom assistants trained on company policy, product lists and common queries to support routine customer service.

4
Predictive Cash Flow Warnings

Scanning invoice terms and payment patterns to highlight potential cash-flow pressures in advance.

5
Market Intelligence Support

Synthesising price trends, tax changes and competitor activity to support pricing and planning decisions.

Protecting Legacies

Building Family Businesses for Continuity Across Generations

Family-owned companies power Ghana’s economy, representing over 70% of all businesses and contributing more than 70% to national GDP. According to data from the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), these essential enterprises dominate the private sector, making up between 80% and 92% of all registered firms.

  • ✓Governance, leadership and succession support for family enterprises
  • ✓Drafting functional, tailored Family Constitutions
  • ✓Establishment of formal Family Councils and Assemblies
Multi-generational family business partners meeting in Accra
Succession & Legacy Security

Ready to Build a More Sustainable Business?

Take the JIG Business Readiness Snapshot™ for a high-level indication of your business’s readiness for sustainable growth.