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Businesses may not like the overtime rule, but best not to mess with it

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) Starting in January 2020, small businesses will see their compensation costs rise. It won’t just be due to…

Gene MarksMarch 16, 2019

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A startup says used tissues are safer than vaccinations. Should you trust it?

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) There has been a lot of attention recently on anti-vaxxers, the people who – for religious or other…

Gene MarksMarch 12, 2019

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New York City’s required paid time off proposal will drive businesses away

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) Should a government require a business to provide paid time off for its employees? That’s what New York City’s mayor,…

Gene MarksMarch 9, 2019

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A passion for small business is overrated – it won’t make you money

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) Passion? Oh, puh-lease. I oftentimes speak to people starting up their own companies. They’re “excited” and “passionate” and…

Gene MarksMarch 2, 2019

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Businesses refusing to sell to Trump supporters may want to think twice

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) A business owner in Ohio made news this week because he refused to sell his products and services…

Gene MarksFebruary 26, 2019

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Government should butt out of a business’s dress code

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) There aren’t many places to find a definition of anal cleft. I’ve tried. So I’ll have to rely…

Gene MarksFebruary 22, 2019

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African American businesses grew 400% – but they still need investment

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) 2018 was a great year for African American small businesses. According to a recent survey of more than 2,700 small…

Gene MarksFebruary 19, 2019

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Optimism turns into harsh reality for small businesses

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) This past week two very important indicators of small business optimism were released and both revealed something about…

Gene MarksFebruary 16, 2019

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How did Netflix get away with not paying income tax in 2018?

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) Netflix has made a lot of news this past week, and it’s not because of the Ted Bundy documentary or…

Gene MarksFebruary 12, 2019

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Washington hair stylists proved independent contractors can’t be cut

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) One thing is obvious to anyone who’s ever visited a hair stylist: this is an industry that relies…

Gene MarksFebruary 10, 2019