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Jacob is the Head of Digital Advertising for Lawyer Monthly, Finance Monthly & CEO Today. He has also contributed regularly to all three of our websites as well as co-ordinating guest writers on the websites. Jacob has worked in sales and marketing now for 10 years, and brings all of that experience to his role and to his writing. When he's not working, Jacob reads a lot, listens to far too many podcasts and loves travelling around the world. Throughout his career, John has written and edited articles covering legal developments, financial markets, business strategy and the issues affecting professionals and organisations operating within highly regulated industries. His editorial approach combines careful research with accessible writing, helping readers understand complicated topics without losing the detail or context behind them. Outside work, John is a passionate football supporter and a dedicated Leeds United season-ticket holder.

Articles by John Cole

How Automation Is Cutting Procurement Costs for Manufacturing CFOs

10th July 2026
Manufacturing CFOs face a constant challenge: balancing the need to reduce operational costs with the pressure to maintain quality, speed, and supply chain resilience. Procurement, often one of the largest cost categories, is a prime target for automation, as manual processes, inconsistent pricing, and fragmented supplier data can lead to significant inefficiencies and margin leaks. […]
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How Alternative Lending Helps SMEs Overcome Sudden Cash Flow Gaps

9th July 2026
Running a small to medium enterprise in Australia requires constant financial juggling. Even profitable businesses can suddenly find themselves facing severe liquidity crises due to unexpected market fluctuations. A recent joint survey by CommBank and UNSW revealed that nearly 80 percent of Australian SMEs experienced significant cash flow disruptions over the past year. These gaps […]
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The $10 Million Security Gap: Why iGaming Infrastructure is Now a Boardroom Issue

9th July 2026
Image source: Unsplash In the early days of iGaming, "infrastructure" was a background concern, something for the IT team to handle. But in 2026, the landscape has shifted. For CEOs and CFOs, a robust tech stack isn't just an operational requirement; it is a defensive moat protecting the company’s valuation. If you are an operator […]
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Preparing Your Massachusetts Home for Nor'easters and Winter Storms

9th July 2026
Every winter, New England reminds its residents that the region's weather is not a passive backdrop — it is an active force that tests every building it touches. Nor'easters bring heavy snow, high winds, and the kind of sustained cold that finds every weakness in a home's defenses. The homeowners who fare best through these […]
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Why Distributed Teams Struggle to Build Real Connection — and What Actually Helps

9th July 2026
The shift to remote and hybrid work solved a logistics problem and created a relationship problem that most organizations are still learning to address. Teams that once built trust through the accumulated small interactions of shared physical space — the hallway conversation, the shared lunch, the body language that fills in what words leave out […]
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How Investors Can Build Resilient Portfolios During Market Uncertainty

9th July 2026
Financial markets have always experienced periods of uncertainty, but recent years have reminded investors just how quickly conditions can change. Inflation concerns, shifting interest rate expectations, geopolitical tensions, and unexpected economic data have created an environment where market sentiment can change within hours rather than weeks. While volatility often creates opportunities, it also increases the […]
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Protect These Assets Before Divorce Gets Expensive

8th July 2026
Image generated by Gemini Expensive legal fights don't start in the courtroom. They start months earlier, when financial records are scattered, and ownership questions don't have clean answers. A high-asset or complex litigation divorce in Texas can run roughly $30,000 to $100,000 (or more) when documentation is incomplete, and you'll face steeper hurdles when ownership […]
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Uprova-Style Lending: How Tribal Lenders Stack Up Against Installment Platforms

8th July 2026
Over the past decade, traditional banks have become more restrictive, limiting access for borrowers outside ideal credit profiles. That leaves a wide group of people navigating financial gaps with fewer conventional options. In that space, alternative lending models have quietly expanded. Fully digital, fast-moving, and often more flexible, they respond to urgency in ways traditional […]
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What is a digital bank account and how does it simplify everyday banking?

8th July 2026
Introduction Banking has evolved significantly with the growth of digital technology, allowing customers to access financial services more conveniently than ever before. A digital savings account enables individuals to manage their banking needs through online and mobile platforms without relying heavily on branch visits. From fund transfers and bill payments to account monitoring and transaction […]
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7 Sacramento Remodeling Companies Helping Homeowners Protect Property Value in 2026

7th July 2026
A home renovation is more than a design decision. For many homeowners, it is one of the largest capital investments they will make outside the original property purchase. In Sacramento, remodeling decisions are often influenced by rising construction costs, the condition of older housing stock, changing family needs, and the desire to improve a property […]
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What Maryland Filers Need to Know About 2026 Chapter 13 Debt Limits

7th July 2026
Image generated by Gemini For Chapter 13 cases filed between April 1, 2025, and March 31, 2028, the federal debt limits are $1,580,125 for noncontingent, liquidated secured debt and $526,700 for noncontingent, liquidated unsecured debt. These caps come from 11 U.S.C. § 109(e) and apply uniformly across every state, so a Maryland filer faces the […]
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The Financial Benefits of Leasing a Hybrid SUV

6th July 2026
We all want to be able to sign off at the end of the working week knowing that we have secured the best possible return for our businesses and wages for our households, and that will never change. What is changing, however, is the way that many of us get to and from work, as […]
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