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Strategy · 12 min read
The 2027 mid-market outlook: grow, hold or sell?
We surveyed 180 CEOs and CFOs on where they plan to invest next year. Most expect slower demand, yet the leaders who grew through 2024 are doubling down on pricing and service, not cuts.
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