(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Do you classify workers as independent contractors or employees? The difference could be very expensive for business owners, and…
Gene MarksAugust 26, 2025
(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Seventy-five percent of small businesses experienced at least one workplace injury in the past year, according to the 2025 State…
Gene MarksAugust 12, 2025
(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) There’s been a lot of attention paid to rising tariffs over the past few months and how they’ll impact…
Gene MarksAugust 5, 2025
(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Are you thinking of making a few extra bucks by being an Airbnb host? You aren’t alone. Philadelphia had…
Gene MarksJuly 30, 2025
(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Employee theft can become a big issue for small businesses. How can you protect your money and your assets?…
Gene MarksJuly 22, 2025
If you’re running a business in Pennsylvania, one new state law and two pieces of pending legislation could impact you and your employees. Here’s what…
Gene MarksJuly 15, 2025
(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) The budget reconciliation legislation, otherwise known as the “Big Beautiful Bill,” that was signed into law by President Donald Trump contains…
Gene MarksJuly 8, 2025
(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Many small nonprofit organizations in the Philadelphia region have traditionally received federal funding to help their operations, and they’ve…
Gene MarksJuly 1, 2025
(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) It’s no secret that the Trump Administration’s back-and-forth tariff policies have created significant challenges for businesses that rely on…
Gene MarksJune 17, 2025