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What is a US small business? One owner explains

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Last week was National Small Business Week, which went virtually unnoticed by most business owners who were busy working. The Small…

Gene MarksMay 5, 2024

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Less work for the same pay won’t fly — but here’s a four-day week that might

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) According to CNN “4-day workweeks may be around the corner. A third of America’s companies are exploring them.” CNBC says: “This US company…

Gene MarksApril 28, 2024

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Yes, inflation has slowed, but business is still paying the price – and so are you

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Consumer prices ticked up again in March, rising to anywhere from 3.2% to 3.8% year-over-year, depending on the rate you’re tracking.…

Gene MarksApril 21, 2024

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Do you care if your employees are high at work? I don’t.

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Cannabis. Caffeine. Adderall. Xanax. Ritalin. Vicodin. Tito’s and Jameson. These are all legal substances in most states. Some can…

Gene MarksApril 14, 2024

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Trump isn’t doing anything new with his recent Truth Social windfall

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) A lot of people think investing in the stock market is rigged in favor of the big investors, the…

Gene MarksApril 7, 2024

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Cash, cards, Venmo … don’t turn away customers who actually want to pay

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Splitting the bill with Venmo, paying with your Starbucks app, tap-and-go with your phones — how we pay…

Gene MarksMarch 24, 2024

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Why are small businesses hiring fewer people? It’s complicated

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Small businesses are hiring fewer people. It’s a worrying trend given that in the US small businesses…

Gene MarksMarch 17, 2024

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Your business could lose money by not updating ancient software. Here’s why

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Clunky, old tech is costing the US a fortune. According to a recent column in the Wall Street Journal,…

Gene MarksMarch 10, 2024

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Take the money and run? I tested X’s paid-promotion model, and it was woeful

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) I run a small business. My company sells customer relationship management (CRM) software to other businesses. I’m…

Gene MarksFebruary 17, 2024

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Self-checkout is turning us into thieves – but it’s not our fault

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Do you hate self-checkout kiosks? Do you find them to be difficult, time-consuming and frustrating? Well, you’re…

Gene MarksFebruary 4, 2024