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Philly small businesses are not immune to natural disasters. Are you prepared?

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Are Philadelphia-area businesses immune to the natural disasters experienced by their counterparts in Los Angeles, North Carolina, Florida and…

Gene MarksJanuary 28, 2025

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Small business optimism is high, but significant challenges lie ahead

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Small business optimism is at a six-year high, according to a new report from the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB).…

Gene MarksJanuary 21, 2025

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Want to travel PHL like a pro? Two frequent business flyers offer advice

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Are you traveling through the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) for business? I’m a frequent business traveler, so I do so more…

Gene MarksJanuary 14, 2025

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Smart cash flow moves for small-business owners in 2025

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Although optimism has been rising lately, 2025 will still be a challenging year for many of the area’s small businesses. Inflation…

Gene MarksJanuary 7, 2025

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Big changes are coming to retirement plans in 2025. Here’s what small businesses should know.

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) As we near the end of 2024, it’s important for business owners to understand impending changes in retirement plan…

Gene MarksDecember 24, 2024

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A major government reporting requirement for small businesses got held up in court. Here’s what to do next.

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) If you run a small business, you’ve probably been hearing about new filing requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act.…

Gene MarksDecember 17, 2024

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How companies are preparing for Trump’s tariff policies

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) In just over a month Donald Trump will become president, and he has repeatedly promised one of his…

Gene MarksDecember 10, 2024

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A new overtime rule has been stayed by a federal court. What should employers do?

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Overtime compensation rules are changing — again — but this time they’re going in reverse. In April, the Biden…

Gene MarksDecember 3, 2024

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Small business owners can use LinkedIn to get more customers, according to Philly experts

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) LinkedIn has become a recruiting powerhouse, where approximately seven job seekers are hired by employers every minute. But…

Gene MarksNovember 26, 2024

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How Philly-area businesses are making the most of Small Business Saturday

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Small Business Saturday, a promotion-turned-tradition created by American Express in 2010, is on Nov. 30, and many are hoping that sales…

Gene MarksNovember 19, 2024