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The dos and don’ts of a job interview

(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Workers have been slow returning to the job market, but there are signs that this is changing.…

Gene MarksOctober 19, 2021

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Make the world your market with these tips and resources

(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) It may seem a formidable challenge for a small business to sell overseas. But plenty of firms…

Gene MarksOctober 12, 2021

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Email marketing is bigger than ever, so here’s how your small business should do it

(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Email is a critical marketing tool. Research firm Statistica reports that in 2020, about 306 billion emails…

Gene MarksOctober 4, 2021

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A government shutdown could come Friday. Is your small business prepared?

(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Washington is facing yet another shutdown, just as in 2019, 2018, 2013, 1996, 1995 and three other…

Gene MarksSeptember 28, 2021

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How Philly area businesses hurt by Ida can get help from FEMA, SBA

(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) The floodingthat hit the Philadelphia region earlier this month impacted hundreds of small businesses. If you’re one…

Gene MarksSeptember 20, 2021

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How small businesses in the Philly area can find that most precious resource: employees

(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Small businesses are dealing with many problems right now, includingrising prices,supply chain issues and the continued uncertainty…

Gene MarksSeptember 13, 2021

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Business owners can handle inflation by watching these 7 little-known metrics

(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) If you’re a consumer facing rising prices, you can always decide to either pay a little more…

Gene MarksAugust 31, 2021

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How small businesses can survive another COVID-19 lockdown

(This article originally appeared on Philly.com) COVID-19 cases are on the rise thanks to the Delta variant, and there’s a growing concern among small businesses

Gene MarksAugust 24, 2021

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Done right, employee performance reviews can have a big impact on a small business

(This article originally appeared on Philly.com) Not giving timely or thoughtful feedback can result in worker dissatisfaction and lead to higher employee turnover

Gene MarksAugust 16, 2021