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Business owners, it’s not too late to save money on 2024 taxes

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) My smartest clients are always thinking ahead. And the smartest accountants I know urge their clients to plan ahead…

Gene MarksNovember 5, 2024

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These 5 overlooked employee benefits can make hiring easier and keep workers happy

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) The benefits employees request most, according to a recent survey from the Society for Human Resource Management, should come as little…

Gene MarksOctober 29, 2024

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Instead of laying off workers, companies should explore shared-work programs

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Let’s say you’re running a company in Pennsylvania or New Jersey and you’re facing a temporary shortfall in orders…

Gene MarksOctober 22, 2024

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The U.S. may soon change how marijuana is classified. Here’s what that means for local cannabis businesses.

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Since 1970, cannabis has been classified under the Controlled Substances Act as a Schedule I narcotic, one that has “high potential…

Gene MarksOctober 15, 2024

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What small businesses need to know about ADA violations

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Lawsuits filed against small businesses that are accused of violating the Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA are growing in number.…

Gene MarksOctober 8, 2024

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How small businesses can leverage remote work to attract talent

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) In the past few months big companies like Amazon, Starbucks, Dell, Walmart and JP Morgan Chase have started requiring their employees to come back to…

Gene MarksOctober 1, 2024

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Hiring immigrants can be complex, but not impossible for small businesses

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Want to hire someone for your company who is not a U.S. citizen? It’s not easy. But there are…

Gene MarksSeptember 24, 2024

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Accounting software can affect every part of a business. Local experts share tips on choosing the right system.

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Accounting software has evolved over the past two decades, becoming mostly cloud-based, very customizable and easier to implement. But…

Gene MarksSeptember 17, 2024

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Succeeding on Etsy isn’t easy. Here’s how three local sellers do it.

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Many entrepreneurs are finding that online marketplaces, like Etsy, are a great way to create new businesses — or…

Gene MarksSeptember 10, 2024

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5 strategies for Philly-area employers to offer competitive and affordable health-care benefits

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) If you run a small business, brace yourself: The cost of providing health-care benefits to your employees is about…

Gene MarksAugust 27, 2024