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How to Grow Through Acquisition: What Most Business Owners Get Wrong
Thinking about buying another business to grow?
Acquisitions can accelerate growth, but they’re not a shortcut. In fact, 70–90% fail to deliver their intended value—usually because the business wasn’t ready.
In this post, I share how to know if you’re truly acquisition-ready, why small, strategic acquisitions outperform big “Hail Mary” deals, and the simple playbook every owner should build before they buy.
If you’re considering growth through acquisition, read this first.

Rick Slark
Jul 183 min read
Outgrow Your Peers: How Smart Businesses Measure Growth
Growth only matters when you know what you're growing against.
Benchmarking helps you move from isolated improvement to industry-leading performance. Don't just grow, outgrow your peers.

Rick Slark
Jun 231 min read


What Can I Learn from the Home Improvement Slowdown? Consider These Actionable Strategies
Introduction In a world where 60% of homeowners are delaying renovations, understanding consumer behavior has never been more crucial for...

Rick Slark
Aug 23, 20244 min read
Is Your Manufacturing Business Prepared for the Future?
"The manufacturing sector is a cornerstone of the American economy, but it’s currently standing on shaky ground," says Timothy Fiore,...

Rick Slark
Aug 5, 20243 min read
“Greatness is not in where we stand, but in what direction we are moving".— Oliver Wendell Holmes
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