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My Guiding Principle
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always wanted to help others. This desire has been a thread that motivated my choices and decisions....
Rick Slark
Jun 27, 20221 min read
When and Where to Add Processes to Your Business
I recently spoke with Beth Gantz, the lead advisor for th e Small Business Development Center in Lorain County about the art of adding...
Rick Slark
Jun 20, 20221 min read
10 Types of Business Partnerships for Increased Business Success
"It takes a village" is an African proverb gleaned from the belief that children grow up healthier and happier when they've had the...
Rick Slark
Jun 6, 20221 min read
The Four Questions Every Potential Client Is Asking
Potential clients are often skeptical of you, your company, and your product or service. As a result, most are seeking the answers to...
Rick Slark
Jun 1, 20221 min read
8 Ways to Increase Your Business's Bottom Line
With rising costs and a nervous customer base, many business owners are considering ways to increase profits. Today I will share a simple...
Rick Slark
May 25, 20221 min read
Are You Offering The Right Products to Your Customers?
Having the proper products and product mix for the customers you serve is vital to the success of your business. In this video, "Product...
Rick Slark
May 18, 20221 min read
6 Common Reasons Start-Ups Fail
According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 20% of U.S. small businesses fail within the first year. By the end of...
Rick Slark
Apr 26, 20221 min read
The Springfield Community Navigators Program
Through the Community Navigator Pilot Program, SBA is engaging with states, local governments, SBA resource partners, and other...
Rick Slark
Apr 13, 20221 min read
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Thanks to Tony Gallo and the Lorain County Chamber of Commerce for the opportunity to speak to their membership. Lorain has a thriving...
Rick Slark
Apr 8, 20221 min read
A Different View of Success
Meme’s, those pithy sayings and quotes designed to inspire and sometimes make us laugh. My news feed is filled with them. But sometimes,...
Rick Slark
Apr 6, 20221 min read
5 Lessons I Learned This Week
Spring has arrived, but this week you wouldn't have a clue. Winter's grip remains strong, and it has wreaked havoc on my mental state....
Rick Slark
Mar 28, 20221 min read
5 Lessons I Learned This Week
Spring has officially arrived, but it may take some time to shake off the habits I embraced this winter. I have loved working remotely...
Rick Slark
Mar 21, 20221 min read
Happy St. Patrick's Day
Happy St. Patrick's Day! As we celebrate, let's support our local establishments.
Rick Slark
Mar 17, 20221 min read
5 Lessons I Learned This Week
I was on a phone call with one of my mentors, who has traveled the world extensively during his consulting career. He told story after...
Rick Slark
Mar 14, 20221 min read
5 Lessons I Learned This Week
All of us are continually pushing to be better. Better humans and better in our professional careers. This morning my lessons include...
Rick Slark
Mar 7, 20221 min read
Upcoming Speaking Events
Identify, Prioritize, and Act! March 29th, 6 pm. In this interactive workshop, we will identify 1-3 of the most important focus areas in...
Rick Slark
Mar 6, 20221 min read
How To Become Superior in Your Industry
There are two ways to become superior in your industry the first is excelling in operational effectiveness, and the second is strategic...
Rick Slark
Mar 4, 20221 min read
Identify, Prioritize, and Act!
On March 29th, I will be presenting a workshop for small business owners entitled Identify, Prioritize, and Act! During the event, you...
Rick Slark
Mar 2, 20221 min read
"Leveling The Field." The SBA's Community Navigator Pilot Program
In the fall of 2021 SBA, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman and her team announced a potentially game-changing program, the...
Rick Slark
Mar 2, 20221 min read
5 Lessons I Learned This Week
Outside temperatures are moderating, and signs of spring are popping up. All equate to a better frame of mind and a spring in the step....
Rick Slark
Feb 28, 20221 min read
“Greatness is not in where we stand, but in what direction we are moving".— Oliver Wendell Holmes
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