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Direction for "What's Next?"

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Slark Consulting Group helps established business owners navigate consequential decisions about growth and transition.

When Your Business Reaches a Pivotal Point: "What’s Next?"

I’m Rick Slark, a fractional strategist who helps established business owners make consequential decisions about growth and transition.

The business may have become more complex. You may be considering another stage of growth. Or you may be beginning to prepare the business for an eventual sale. In each situation, the immediate issues may be different, but underneath them is a larger question: What should this business become next?

“What’s Next?” is the strategic consulting practice of Slark Consulting Group for business owners at pivotal points of growth and transition.

I help you examine the current reality, identify the decision that must be made, evaluate the available choices, and determine the most practical way forward.

Every engagement is led personally by me. When specialized expertise is needed, I draw on a trusted network of advisors to bring the right knowledge to your situation.

Business owners across Ohio and beyond have trusted me to help them move forward with clarity and confidence.

 

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SERVICES

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When your business reaches a pivotal point, the next decision carries consequences.

Slark Consulting Group helps established business owners clarify what is happening, determine what matters most, and translate the decision into practical action.

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Practical training for real-world leadership.
The SCG Academy equips business owners, nonprofit leaders, and community builders with focused, stage-specific tools and workshops that sharpen thinking, strengthen leadership, and support your next stage of growth.

 

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Clarity through articles, videos, podcasts, and more.
SCG Media delivers insights, case studies, and conversations that help you cut through the noise, understand what matters most, and lead with more clarity and confidence.

Upcoming Engagements

Current & Upcoming Engagments
Build Your Own Business
 September 8, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Clark State Community College
First Level Academy
October 5, 12, 19,26, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Lorain Community College (Virtual)
Beyond the Startup
Upcoming
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Clark State Community College

Start a Conversation.

We will talk through what is happening in your business, the consequential decision you are facing, and whether “What’s Next?” is the right fit for you.

 

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