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How your small business can profit from this summer’s events

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) With more than half a million visitors expected in Philadelphia in a couple weeks for the FIFA World Cup,…

Gene MarksJune 3, 2026

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How businesses can help employees save for their kids with a Trump IRA

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) There’s a new savings option for children as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. It’s called…

Gene MarksMay 27, 2026

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Google just changed its guidance for small businesses. Here’s what to know.

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) AI is already impacting online search, and if your small business relies on the internet for growth,…

Gene MarksMay 19, 2026

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Is your website ADA compliant? If not, you could face a lawsuit

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Do the images on your website have alternative text? Can a user fully navigate your site without using…

Gene MarksMay 12, 2026

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Are Trump’s new federal IRAs good for small businesses?

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) More than 56 million workers, including self-employed people, lack access to retirement plans, according to AARP. In…

Gene MarksMay 6, 2026

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How these local entrepreneurs beat the odds when starting a business

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Starting a business is hard, and most fail. But a handful of local entrepreneurs are beating the odds. They’re…

Gene MarksApril 28, 2026

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Cybercrime is rising. Here’s how to protect your business

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Cybercrime losses amounted to almost $21 billion last year, reflecting a 26% increase from 2024, the FBI recently reported. The…

Gene MarksApril 21, 2026

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Which PTO policy is right for your business? Local companies offer clues

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) In today’s competitive labor market, offering the right paid time off (PTO) policy can be one of the most…

Gene MarksApril 15, 2026

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Energy prices are up. These smart moves can help your business save money

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) The price for a gallon of gas in Pennsylvania has risen from $3.41 to $4.15 in just the past year, and…

Gene MarksApril 7, 2026

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Where local small-business owners are actually finding talent

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Despite a slowing economy and a softening job market, most small-business owners I know are always looking for talent…

Gene MarksMarch 31, 2026