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‘The numbers don’t lie’: why no-tipping policies can hurt US restaurant workers

(This article originally appeared in The Guardian) A restaurant in Bloomington, Indiana, has eliminated tipping and is instead raising hourly wages for its employees. An…

Gene MarksFebruary 13, 2022

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US store owners are worried about shoplifting — what can be done?

(This article originally appeared in The Guardian) There’s a war happening right now. No, it’s not in Ukraine (at least not yet). It’s on Main…

Gene MarksFebruary 6, 2022

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It’s time for US small businesses to offer a four-day workweek

(This article originally appeared in The Guardian) Every small business owner I talk to has the same problem: we can’t find enough people to do…

Gene MarksJanuary 23, 2022

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There’s a new tax rule for US small business owners. What to make of it?

(This article originally appeared in The Guardian) A new tax rule will impact millions of small businesses in 2022. You can thank one small change…

Gene MarksJanuary 2, 2022

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The biggest small business story of 2021? Blockchain | Gene Marks

(This article originally appeared in The Guardian) When you read about all the stories around small businesses in 2021 a few general themes quickly appear.…

Gene MarksDecember 26, 2021

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The hottest product this US holiday shopping season? Buy now pay later

(This article originally appeared in The Guardian) Supply chain issues. Labor shortages. Rising prices. Mask mandates. These are some of the biggest challenges facing small…

Gene MarksDecember 19, 2021

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Gen Z workers are more confident, diverse and tech-savvy but lack experience

(This article originally appeared in The Guardian) Millennials are getting old. The people on the upper end of that demographic — defined by Pew Research…

Gene MarksDecember 5, 2021

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Start me up: 2021 is on course to be a record year for new businesses

(This article originally appeared in The Guardian) There have been more new businesses formed so far this year than ever. Literally ever. A year ago…

Gene MarksNovember 21, 2021

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Want to keep tabs on your working-from-home staff? Resist the urge

(This article originally appeared in The Guardian) A year ago, while still in the grips of the pandemic, workers at many businesses — small and…

Gene MarksNovember 14, 2021

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Eminent domain: can small-business owners beat the government? | Gene Marks

(This article originally appeared in The Guardian) As communities expand, so do eminent domain cases — and the trend is causing big problems for small…

Gene MarksNovember 7, 2021