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Grindrod PR podcastGrindrod PR PodcastChris welcomes Rick Slark from The Small Business Development Center in Springfield.2023-11-0616 min
Rick Slark Presents: Small Business AcademyWinning the War for Talent: Three Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Top Performers
Welcome to today's episode, where we'll explore the critical importance of attracting and retaining top talent in today's business environment. With the recent changes in the job market, it has become increasingly challenging for companies to secure the best performers. Therefore, we'll dive into three essential strategies businesses must adopt to attract and retain top talent successfully. Join us as we discuss how companies can adapt to the evolving job market and improve their chances of securing the best talent.
2023-05-0409 minRick Slark Presents: Small Business AcademyThe Founder's Responsibility: Communication in a Growing BusinessAs a business grows out of the startup life stage and into growth, the founder-owner must improve their communication skills. In this episode, we discuss four strategies to do just that.
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Facebook2023-04-2706 minRick Slark Presents: Small Business AcademyHow To Plan Your Networking OpportunitiesFor many companies, networking is a key activity when looking to meet new customers, competitors, and other interested parties. By getting an overview of the company's networking possibilities, we can figure out where we should use our resources.
2022-09-2810 minRick Slark Presents: Small Business AcademyNetwork Mapping: What It Is and How To Do It.Network mapping allows a company to get an overview of its current network and how to expand it strategically.2022-09-2105 minRick Slark Presents: Small Business AcademyCreating an effective business planCreating an effective business plan is crucical to your business success. learn more at slarkconsultinggroup.com
2022-08-2908 minRick Slark Presents: Small Business AcademyDo You Have the Right Customers?Understanding your customer portfolio is one of the most crucial aspects of your business! In this episode, we discuss how to choose the right customers and the importance of properly positioning your business.2022-08-2410 minRick Slark Presents: Small Business AcademyExamining your product portfolioYour business's product portfolio is the lifeblood of your business! Sales and customer satisfaction all begin here. In this episode, we dive deep into the elements to create aligned and desirable products. Thanks for joining us.2022-08-1613 minRick Slark Presents: Small Business AcademyA 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.2022-08-1511 minRick Slark Presents: Small Business Academy6 Reasons Small Businesses FailWe have seen startup businesses' dismal failure rates, but why are the numbers so poor? In this episode, I offer six reasons many startups fail to survive. Thanks for joining us.2022-08-0509 minRick Slark Presents: Small Business AcademyThe Four Challenges Every Business FacesThere are four challenges every business faces, no matter the industry or size of the company. In this episode, we identify these areas and break them down into 20 smaller focus areas that are vital to your business's profitability and productivity.2022-08-0417 minRick Slark Presents: Small Business Academy6 Tips for Freelancers in 2022In this episode, I talk with Beth Gantz from Lorain Community College about the growing freelancers phenomenon and share six tips to grow your freelancing business.2022-08-0237 min
Rick Slark Presents: Small Business AcademyFoundation for Freelancers. What you should know before you begin your freelance business.Rick Slark shares insights on freelance fundamentals to help you create a viable freelance business.2021-09-2035 minRick Slark Presents: Small Business AcademyEvery Business Person Needs A GardenGardeners are generous. They love to share out of their abundance. Perhaps every business owner could learn a thing or two from them.2021-09-0701 minRick Slark Presents: Small Business AcademyMastering the Art of Returning to CenterLearn the benefits of mastering your emotions and performing well in adverse conditions.2021-03-0205 minRick Slark Presents: Small Business Academy4 Important Digital Marketing Strategies for your Small Business in 2021.The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated many digital marketing trends. I highlight four significant trends in this episode.2021-01-2604 minRick Slark Presents: Small Business AcademyWhere are your 2021 goals? No really, where are they?Writing your goals and keeping them in a Google doc will not get you results!2021-01-0806 minRick Slark Presents: Small Business AcademyHow to Write a Vision StatementA Vision Statement is your organization's North Star. In this video, I discuss the basic elements of a Vision Statement and offer practical tips to work through the process.2020-12-2306 minRick Slark Presents: Small Business Academy5 Keys for Improving Your Digital Marketing Strategy5 Keys to consider before implementing your digital marketing strategy.2020-12-2203 minRick Slark Presents: Small Business AcademyHow to Write a Mission StatementThe benefits of a written mission statement are numerous. In this video, you will learn those benefits and receive practical tips on how to write an inspiring mission statement that will keep your team inspired, your target audience engaged, and your resources aligned. Learn more at Slark Consulting Group.2020-12-2107 minRick Slark Presents: Small Business AcademyWorkplace Anxiety. What Every Employer Should Know About It.In this episode, we talk with counselor Derek Ellis of Brave Life Pastoral Counseling to discuss signs of employee stress and strategies owners can implement to reduce anxiety in the workplace2020-12-0125 minRick Slark Presents: Small Business AcademySix Steps To Becoming A Better LearnerAll you need to gain more insight and grow your business.2020-01-2001 minRick Slark Presents: Small Business AcademyListen to your unhappy customers. You might learn something.How to make our business better by reducing customer friction.2020-01-0501 minRick Slark Presents: Small Business AcademyIt's Not Enough To Be A Great Cook!This episode is adapted from a talk I did for food truck owners.2019-11-1403 minRick Slark Presents: Small Business Academy7 Steps to Handling CriticismIn this episode, I list 7 strategies to help you improve and handle criticism more effectively.2019-11-0602 minRick Slark Presents: Small Business AcademyWalk Away. My Strategy For Dealing With Difficult Clients.We've all been there. We know we should walk away, something isn't right...2019-11-0101 minRick Slark Presents: Small Business AcademyLessons I Learned This Week.Random thoughts about business and life.2019-11-0101 minRick Slark Presents: Small Business Academy5 Benefits Of A Well Capitalized Business.Capital is the engine that powers the business...2019-11-0101 minRick Slark Presents: Small Business Academy5 Steps To Bring About Change In Your Business.You've decided something has to change, but you aren't sure how to make it happen...2019-11-0102 minRick Slark Presents: Small Business Academy3 Ways Your Small Business Can Increase Sales In November.In this episode, I offer three your small business can increase sales.2019-11-0101 min
Rick Slark Presents: Small Business AcademyLessons I Learned This Week.Every Sunday, I take a moment to reflect on my experiences from the past week.2019-08-1302 min