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These Philly-area small businesses are worried about the impact of tariffs

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) While we wait to see the resolution of President Donald Trump’s tariff demands on the European Union, Canada, Mexico, China…

Gene MarksMay 20, 2025

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A few hidden programs many Pennsylvania small businesses should be using in 2025

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Back in February, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration announced that it spent “more than $1 billion with small, small diverse, and veteran-owned…

Gene MarksApril 29, 2025

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New DEI rules are creating confusion. Here’s what to do.

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) In January President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14173, titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” which created a new set…

Gene MarksApril 23, 2025

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Small-business owners face an uncertain economic future

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) There’s been a lot of speculating how President Donald Trump ‘s economic policies will impact the nation’s…

Gene MarksApril 15, 2025

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A small-business guide to avoiding and managing tariff costs

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Are you upset about tariffs? Many of my clients are. But the smartest business owners I know…

Gene MarksApril 8, 2025

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Local experts share their advice for getting venture capital

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) According to an end-of-year report from research firm Pitchbook, venture capital investments globally rose 5.4% in 2024 to $386.5…

Gene MarksApril 1, 2025

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Are you bullying your employees? Here’s what to know.

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Workplace bullying is a growing problem in the U.S. and much of it seems to come from the top.…

Gene MarksMarch 26, 2025

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With stock prices falling, consider ‘tax-loss harvesting’ to stay invested

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) U.S. stock prices have significantly dropped over the past week and — thanks to changing government policies and other factors…

Gene MarksMarch 18, 2025

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TurboTax or a CPA this tax season? How small-business owners can make the right call.

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Now that it’s tax season, a lot of business owners are considering whether to use a tax preparation software…

Gene MarksMarch 11, 2025

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These Trump executive orders have the greatest impact on local small businesses. Here’s what to do.

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Since taking office in late January, President Donald Trump has issued more than 70 executive orders (EOs) But which will have the most…

Gene MarksMarch 4, 2025