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How Will the Economy Perform in 2026? These 7 People Will Tell You.

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways What executives are seeing inside their businesses right now. Why on-the-ground data can tell a different story than…

Gene MarksFebruary 11, 2026

Entrepreneur

I Own a Small Business — and I’d Still Choose a Big Company for This Job

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways One routine purchase made me rethink where small businesses shine — and where they don’t. I didn’t expect…

Gene MarksJanuary 13, 2026

Entrepreneur

The 7 Things I Do Every December to Set My Business Up for the Year Ahead

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways A long-standing annual ritual helps a small business owner reflect on the past year, clarify priorities and prepare…

Gene MarksDecember 26, 2025

Entrepreneur

How to Extend Your Brick-and-Mortar Holiday Sales Beyond the Holidays

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways Many small businesses rely on a good holiday season to support them through the entire year, but this…

Gene MarksNovember 27, 2025

Entrepreneur

5 Ways You Can Lower Your Company’s Healthcare Costs in 2026

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways Small business owners are facing rapidly rising healthcare costs and need creative strategies to stay competitive without…

Gene MarksNovember 25, 2025

Entrepreneur

Want to Increase Sales? Start With This Weekly Report.

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways A disciplined, weekly-reviewed pipeline report gives business owners a clear, data-driven view of future revenue and potential shortfalls.…

Gene MarksOctober 28, 2025

Entrepreneur

No Politics. No Exceptions. Why I Banned Political Talk at My Company

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways Allowing political expression at work can create tension, discomfort and division among employees. A strict no-politics policy…

Gene MarksOctober 8, 2025

Entrepreneur

My Profitable Company Is Worthless to Investors — Here’s Why That Works in My Favor

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways After 25 years in business, I realized my company generates income but holds no sellable value. If your…

Gene MarksSeptember 3, 2025

Entrepreneur

You Might Be Violating Federal Labor Laws — Use These 6 Tools to Find Out Before It’s Too Late

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways Proactively using these tools can reduce legal risk, minimize fines and demonstrate good-faith efforts to follow federal workplace…

Gene MarksAugust 18, 2025

Entrepreneur

A Program That Helped Build 144,000 Jobs Gets Slashed by Budget Cuts — What Happens Next Is Pivotal for Small Business Support

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways Budget cuts have eliminated a key program that helped create 144,000 jobs. Its future now depends on private…

Gene MarksJuly 22, 2025