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Philadelphia is a top place to launch a start-up — but success requires more than passion

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) It seems that Philadelphia’s reputation as a good place to start a business got a boost this past year.…

Gene MarksJanuary 13, 2026

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It’s almost time to file tax returns. Watch out for these limits on the tips and overtime deductions.

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) By now, most people have heard about the “no tax on tips” and “no tax on overtime” provisions of “One Big…

Gene MarksDecember 23, 2025

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Business owners should consider these strategies to reduce their future taxes

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Thanks to the tax and spending bill enacted in July, many small-business owners I know are moving forward…

Gene MarksDecember 16, 2025

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A worker cooperative is a different form of employee benefit. Some say it’s better

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Thinking of selling your business? Or starting a business? You may want to consider a worker cooperative. This type…

Gene MarksDecember 9, 2025

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Why your small business needs an AI policy

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) It’s no secret that the use of both generative and agentic AI will proliferate over the next few years…

Gene MarksNovember 25, 2025

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Despite challenges in 2025, Philly-area small businesses remain resilient and optimistic

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) From inflation to tariffs to labor shortages, small businesses in Philadelphia have faced many challenges in 2025. But…

Gene MarksNovember 18, 2025

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More business owners are selling, but uncertainty continues

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) More small businesses are being sold, a new report says, but they’re selling for less as some companies’ financials…

Gene MarksNovember 11, 2025

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What local small-business owners should know before terminating an employee

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Over the past few weeks, many large companies, including UPS, Amazon, Ford, and Microsoft, have been laying off employees. Some are blaming a…

Gene MarksNovember 4, 2025

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A new overtime wage tax deduction may be helpful, but it’s also creating headaches

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) One of the more touted provisions of President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful” tax and spending bill, which was signed…

Gene MarksOctober 28, 2025

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Six months in, how are Philly-area businesses handling Trump’s tariffs?

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) It’s been six months since President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on U.S. imports. For local small-business owners, the impact so…

Gene MarksOctober 21, 2025