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The brief Age of the Worker is over — employers have the upper hand again

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) It seems that it was only yesterday that the media was filled with stories about workers calling the…

Gene MarksMay 7, 2023

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The biggest challenge facing US small businesses? Rising interest rates

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) The Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell, has been warning for some time that it takes time for interest…

Gene MarksApril 30, 2023

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It sounds like science fiction but it’s not: AI can financially destroy your business

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Everyone seems to be worried about the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) these days. Even technology leaders…

Gene MarksApril 9, 2023

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Consider yourself lucky if your small business worked with Silicon Valley Bank

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) If your business banked with Silicon Valley Bank then count yourself as very, very lucky. Yes, your bank…

Gene MarksMarch 26, 2023

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‘Guilt tipping’: is there any escape from the gratuitous rise in gratuities?

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) I‘m writing this column from Las Vegas where I’m attending a conference. This morning, I went to a…

Gene MarksMarch 19, 2023

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A four-day week can work for US small business owners. Hear me out

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) When I ask my clients about the four-day work week I generally get the same response: the eye…

Gene MarksMarch 12, 2023

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I love the UK. But I’m glad I’m running my small business in the US

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) My wife and I visit London a few times a year to see her family and our friends…

Gene MarksJanuary 29, 2023

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Unlimited holiday time for workers is good for business — even small ones

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Last week Microsoft Corporation joined a growing number of companies around the country by announcing that it was…

Gene MarksJanuary 22, 2023

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It’s business as usual as in person conferences catch up to pre-Covid levels

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Hesitant about holding or attending an in-person event because of Covid or other communicable viruses? You’re very much…

Gene MarksJanuary 15, 2023

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The writing’s on the wall for the paper check — but I’m still going to miss it

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) In these days of electronic-everything, you’d think that most businesses wouldn’t be using paper checks any more. Consumers…

Gene MarksJanuary 8, 2023