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10 Strategies for Effective Time Prioritization in the Workplace
As a business grows, the demands on its leaders' time and attention also increase. Effective time management and prioritization skills...

Rick Slark
Apr 7, 20232 min read
<strong>The Art of Announcing Price Increases: A Guide for Business Owners</strong>
Announcing price increases to customers is never easy. It can be an uncomfortable experience for businesses, leaving customers uncertain...

Rick Slark
Mar 24, 20231 min read
Gain a Competitive Edge with Retainer Consultants: Cost-Effective Strategies for Business Growth
Retaining the services of a business consultant can offer several benefits to your business. Their wealth of experience and expertise...

Rick Slark
Mar 17, 20231 min read
Beyond Words: The Role of Effective Communication in Fostering Understanding
Effective communication is the foundation of a flourishing civilization, beginning with understanding one another. Whether in personal...

Rick Slark
Mar 11, 20232 min read
The RoadMap For Scaling Your Business
Get ready to take your business from good to great! I'm thrilled to invite you to my latest workshop, that's jam-packed with ten...

Rick Slark
Mar 3, 20231 min read
5 Benefits of Strategic Business Ownership for Increased Profitability
As a business owner, having a good product or service is not enough. To succeed in today's competitive market, you must be a strategic...

Rick Slark
Mar 3, 20232 min read
Expert Guidance for Growing Businesses: 3 Reasons To Hire a Business Consultant
As a business grows, it faces new challenges and opportunities that require specialized knowledge, skills, and resources to navigate...

Rick Slark
Mar 2, 20232 min read
The Critical Role of Managers in Employee Mental Health
A recent study by The Workforce Institute of UKG revealed that 69% of individuals attribute their managers as having the most...

Rick Slark
Feb 24, 20231 min read
Unlock Your Potential with Books: The Importance of Reading in Personal and Professional Growth
In her beautiful book about the Los Angeles Public Library fire , Susan Orlean captures the magic of what libraries can offer. She...

Rick Slark
Feb 17, 20232 min read
The Importance of Satisfied Customers for Small Business Success: Why Engaging Customers is Key to Your Future"
Small business owners understand the crucial role customers play in their success. But unfortunately, some may unintentionally adopt a...

Rick Slark
Feb 10, 20231 min read
Ohio Restaurants Report Positive Sales in January Poll But Remain Cautious
The Ohio Restaurant Association recently conducted a poll to gauge the effects of the current economy on Ohio's restaurants. The...

Rick Slark
Feb 6, 20231 min read
Park It: The Critical Lack of Truck Parking in the U.S.
The trucking industry is a vital component of the US economy, responsible for moving an impressive 10.93 billion tons of freight to...

Rick Slark
Jan 26, 20231 min read


2022 NEW BUSINESS FILINGS: SECOND HIGHEST IN OHIO HISTORY
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced 179,636 new business filings in 2022, down 18,374 from the all-time record-setting year...

Rick Slark
Jan 23, 20231 min read
Go from Good to Great: 6 Proven Strategies for Elevating Your Businesses Performance
As a business owner, reaching a level of "good" performance is a worthy accomplishment, but what about taking your business from good to...

Rick Slark
Jan 13, 20232 min read


The Greatest Source of Frustration for a Growing Company.
Knowledge is power if you know how to access it. Growing companies are continually gathering different types of knowledge and must decide...

Rick Slark
Jan 6, 20231 min read
Resolutions. Here We Go Again!
The following is an excerpt from author Ryan Holiday . This is that weird time of year where we start to think about how we want the...

Rick Slark
Dec 26, 20222 min read


<strong>The 35 Best Books for Entrepreneurs</strong>
Thanks to Sally Lauckner , editor-in-chief of the Fundera Ledger, for this list. No matter how experienced you are as an...

Rick Slark
Dec 23, 202215 min read
Two Roads to Profitability
In 1985 the band R.E.M. released “Can’t Get There from Here,” their first single from the Fables of the Reconstruction album peaking at...

Rick Slark
Dec 21, 20221 min read
Four Things I've Learned About Resistance
I exercise three times a week, and my regiment includes the use of resistance bands. I find that resistance benefits my body by forcing...

Rick Slark
Nov 28, 20222 min read
A History of Thanksgiving
Millions of people will sit down to turkey, cranberry sauce, and stuffing to commemorate the celebratory dinner that took place in 1621...

Rick Slark
Nov 23, 20222 min read
“Greatness is not in where we stand, but in what direction we are moving".— Oliver Wendell Holmes
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