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‘Historically disadvantaged’ businesses in Philly are eligible for another round of $50,000 zero-interest forgivable loans

(This column originally appeared in The Philadelphia Inquirer) Twenty “historically disadvantaged” Philly businesses will be chosen to receive $50,000 zero-interest forgivable loans to help them…

Gene MarksJuly 9, 2024

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A recent Supreme Court decision will have a significant impact on small businesses

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) A new overtime rule went into effect Monday, requiring businesses of all sizes to pay overtime wages to their…

Gene MarksJuly 2, 2024

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Trade shows can be a gamble, but here’s how small business owners can benefit

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) After suffering an enormous downturn during the COVID pandemic, the trade show industry has mostly recovered, with one…

Gene MarksJune 25, 2024

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Myths about the 401(k): Why only 24% of small businesses offer them

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) Only 24% of small businesses offered a 401(k) retirement plan for their employees, according to a recent study from ShareBuilder, a…

Gene MarksJune 18, 2024

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AI-powered devices are coming. How can businesses best dispose of their older hardware?

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) Microsoft Corp. announced last month a new collaboration with PC manufacturers to launch new laptops and other devices that “leverage AI…

Gene MarksJune 11, 2024

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Military veterans who want to become entrepreneurs can find financial support, training, and other resources in the Philly area

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) The Department of Labor recently reported that 17.9 million men and women are veterans of the U.S. military, with approximately 200,000 entering…

Gene MarksJune 4, 2024

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Business owners can avoid a $10,000 government fee by complying with new transparency law

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) A new law may require business owners to share more information with the federal government — and if you…

Gene MarksMay 21, 2024

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TikTok ban could harm small businesses in Philly and beyond

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) President Joe Biden signed new legislation in April that would effectively ban TikTok unless the owners divest from the platform. Many experts believe…

Gene MarksMay 13, 2024

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How small businesses can make the most out of holidays like Mother’s Day

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) Mother’s Day, which is on May 12 this year, is expected to generate more than $33 billion in spending…

Gene MarksMay 6, 2024

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How business owners can prepare for the FTC’s noncompete ruling to go into effect

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) The Federal Trade Commission issued a rule last week that will effectively eliminate the use of noncompete agreements. The change will…

Gene MarksApril 29, 2024