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Stepping into Opportunity
As long as we remain in comfort and security, there is no need for personal or professional growth. However, evolution occurs when...

Rick Slark
Sep 21, 20221 min read
Women in Business Series: Christina Walters of Night Dispatch
Slark Consulting Group's Women in Business Series are videos where other female entrepreneurs can find inspiration, listen to other...

Rick Slark
Sep 14, 20221 min read
Nine-Eleven
Twenty-one years ago on this date, in 2001, 19 al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four commercial airplanes. Two of the planes crashed into the...

Rick Slark
Sep 11, 20222 min read
"You Catch More Flies with Honey... THE PROVERBS PROJECT
While in the cereal aisle at my local grocery store, I overheard a grandmother telling her grandson, "It's not what you say, but how you...

Rick Slark
Sep 6, 20221 min read
Happy Labor day: The Last Swim of Summer
For most of us, Labor Day signals a changing of the seasons; for some, this change is a welcome sign of cooler weather, warm sweaters,...

Rick Slark
Sep 5, 20221 min read
The not-doable, done
Ever faced a project or situation you believed insurmountable? The kind that, if you would have thought about it beforehand, you and all...

Rick Slark
Aug 29, 20221 min read


A Look at 26 Revenue Models: Various Sources of Income for You to Choose and Combine for More Profitability
. In this episode, we look at 26 ways of making money and increasing profitability for your business. This episode has been published...

Rick Slark
Aug 24, 20221 min read


How Important is Personal Credit When Looking for Business Financing?
This important article is a repost from Mathew Gillman, Founder of SMB Compass. August 9, 2022 By: Matthew Gillman, SMB Compass Founder...

Rick Slark
Aug 17, 20225 min read


Employee Burnout Continues
A recent study from Mckinsey shows that despite a focused effort on employee mental health, HR professionals have a long way to go....

Rick Slark
Aug 15, 20221 min read


The First Sign of a Civilized Culture
"Years ago, anthropologist Margaret Mead was asked by a student what she considered to be the first sign of civilization in a culture....

Rick Slark
Aug 10, 20221 min read


The First Sign of a Civilized Culture
"Years ago, anthropologist Margaret Mead was asked by a student what she considered to be the first sign of civilization in a culture....

Rick Slark
Aug 10, 20221 min read


Affordability is Top of Mind for Consumers
According to a recent study from Mckinsey , consumers are rushing to more affordable retailers. August 3, 2022, European consumers have...

Rick Slark
Aug 8, 20221 min read


Four Challenges Every Business Faces
There are four challenges every business faces, no matter the industry or size of the company. In this episode of Rick Slark Presents:...

Rick Slark
Aug 4, 20221 min read
From a borrowed food truck to cooking up a $3 million food business: How a Columbus businesswoman leveraged relationships to go the distance
You start with what you have.” That’s what Lisa Gutierrez, now CEO of Dos Hermanos , a bustling Mexican-inspired food business based in...

Rick Slark
Jul 29, 20221 min read
How to Get More Products and Services on the Shelves
During the first couple of years, when we, as entrepreneurs, are starting up our business, it is very natural for us to focus strictly on...

Rick Slark
Jul 26, 20221 min read
Dealing with Workplace Anxiety
The pandemic has created waves of shock in the workplace. In addition, rising cultural issues are rapidly changing the workplace...

Rick Slark
Jul 26, 20221 min read
Business Creating Shared Value
"We cannot evaluate the trajectory of our businesses separate from civilization and without a clear appreciation for an enlarged...

Rick Slark
Jul 22, 20221 min read
Business Academy: Lesson 2 - Identifying the Biggest Challenges in Your Company Right Now
The Business Academy classes are held via Zoom and Facebook Live on the second Tuesday of the month. I hope you enjoy lesson 2....

Rick Slark
Jul 13, 20221 min read
How To Choose The Right Products For Your Business
The "Product Mix" framework shows 5 product categories that might be part of the company's product portfolio. https://youtu.be/EpCZrTqna_0

Rick Slark
Jul 12, 20221 min read
It's Time Time To Plan Your Plan
Success isn't a matter of chance but rather a matter of choice. This concept encapsulates why it's crucial to have a clear strategic...

Rick Slark
Jul 6, 20221 min read
“Greatness is not in where we stand, but in what direction we are moving".— Oliver Wendell Holmes
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