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How local contractors and construction companies are leaning into AI

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Painters? Windows installers? Flooring specialists? These may not be the first people that come to mind when you think…

Gene MarksAugust 11, 2026

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Employers are grappling with their cannabis policies

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Cannabis is seemingly everywhere. Is it in the workplace? More than 64 million Americans over the age of…

Gene MarksAugust 4, 2026

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The Small Business Administration is offering new grants and up to $10 million in financing

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Despite a significant reduction in its staffing, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has been sharply focused this year…

Gene MarksJuly 28, 2026

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Philadelphia offers forgivable $50,000 loans to help small businesses expand

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Want $50K for your business, along with coaching and advice to help it grow? The City of Philadelphia has…

Gene MarksJuly 21, 2026

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Selling your business? Consider these two strategies to defer or reduce your taxes

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) You’ve built up your business over years. Now it’s time to sell. You’ve found a buyer. You’ve negotiated a…

Gene MarksJuly 15, 2026

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Main Street is doing better than the headlines suggest

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Wars. Inflation. Tariffs. Labor shortages. High interest rates. Political uncertainty. If you only read the headlines, you’d think…

Gene MarksJuly 7, 2026

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Google Workspace can save small biz owners time and money. Here’s how.

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) When it comes to office software, people generally think first of Microsoft. But the reality is that Google Workspace…

Gene MarksJune 30, 2026

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Need a lawyer for your small business? These Penn clinics offer legal help for free

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) One of the biggest mistakes small business owners make is waiting too long to get legal advice. The…

Gene MarksJune 23, 2026

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Hiring foreign workers has become more difficult. These options still exist.

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Employing foreign workers is more difficult than ever. But it’s not impossible. A Philadelphia employer can potentially secure…

Gene MarksJune 17, 2026

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Check fraud is rising. Here’s how businesses can protect themselves.

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) A client of mine had a check they mailed stolen before it reached their supplier. The check was altered…

Gene MarksJune 9, 2026