(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
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
(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Ashraf Khalil, the owner of iCreate Cafe in Pottstown, flies a rainbow flag outside the business as a clear message: “You’re…
Gene MarksJune 11, 2025
(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) There’s a new retirement plan option that’s growing with small businesses. It’s called a pooled employer plan or PEP.…
Gene MarksJune 3, 2025
(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) The GOP’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is working its way through Congress, and small business owners should be paying attention.…
Gene MarksMay 28, 2025
(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) While we wait to see the resolution of President Donald Trump’s tariff demands on the European Union, Canada, Mexico, China…
Gene MarksMay 20, 2025