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I’m a Business Consultant Who’s Seen the Best Advice Fail Companies — Here’s What Goes Wrong

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways Most companies don’t fail because of bad advice — they fail because leaders don’t consistently execute the good…

Gene MarksMay 29, 2026

Entrepreneur

15 Things About Running A Small Business in 2026 That Are The Same as 2006

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Mobile apps. The internet. E-commerce. Global reach. Social media. AI. Drones. There’s no shortage of forces that have reshaped business over…

Gene MarksMay 6, 2026

Entrepreneur

7 Overlooked Ways to Cut Costs in Your Business Right Now

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Most cost savings aren’t dramatic — they’re hidden in plain sight. If you’re running a business, you’ve probably seen your costs…

Gene MarksApril 21, 2026

Entrepreneur

Why This Old-School Payment Method Still Dominates Small Business — and How It Gives Owners an Edge

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways Why paper checks aren’t dead yet: Most small business owners still rely on them — what’s behind the…

Gene MarksApril 2, 2026

Entrepreneur

Why I Cancelled a Candidate’s Interview 15 Minutes Before It Started

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways A last-minute complication before a scheduled interview highlighted how candidates handle unexpected problems in real time. The situation…

Gene MarksMarch 11, 2026

Entrepreneur

Pay Transparency Is Changing the Rules for Employers — Here’s What You Need to Know

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways Pay transparency is quietly reshaping hiring and compensation decisions in ways many employers don’t expect. As the rules…

Gene MarksMarch 4, 2026

Entrepreneur

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