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If small businesses are suffering so much, why is $130 billion in Paycheck Protection money still available?

(This post originally appeared on The Hill) Are small businesses really suffering? That depends on the business.

Gene MarksJuly 9, 2020

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Why many small businesses are to blame for rising coronavirus cases

(This post originally appeared on The Hill) We're all hearing the numbers: Coronavirus cases are rising. There’s no need to repeat them here.

Gene MarksJune 29, 2020

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Coronavirus has exposed the myth of the fiercely independent entrepreneur

(This post originally appeared on The Hill) As little as four months ago, this is what I frequently heard from my clients and many other…

Gene MarksJune 18, 2020

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Dear Senate: Just forgive the Paycheck Protection Program loans already

(This post originally appeared on The Hill) Despite all the controversy and stumbles, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has accomplished what was

Gene MarksJune 5, 2020

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The coronavirus just ended independent contracting as we know it

(This post originally appeared on The Hill) Well, it was a good run, but soon it will be time to say goodbye to all those…

Gene MarksMay 28, 2020

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This simple action will fix the Paycheck Protection Program’s looming forgiveness nightmare

(This post originally appeared on The Hill) By now, most of us are familiar with the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the forgivable loan

Gene MarksMay 12, 2020

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America’s big banks should be ashamed of themselves

(This post originally appeared on The Hill) Tens of thousands of first responders, medical personnel, grocery store clerks, street cleaning

Gene MarksApril 28, 2020

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The 10 small-business heroes of the coronavirus pandemic (so far)

(This post originally appeared on The Hill) Is “hero” too much praise? I don’t think so. These are ten people and organizations

Gene MarksApril 17, 2020

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Welcome to the fake recession

(This post originally appeared on The Hill) The stock market falls. Millions of people file unemployment claims. There's a historic drop in quarterly GDP.

Gene MarksApril 1, 2020

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Shut us down already, Mr. President!

(This post originally appeared on The Hill) Today it was reported that Wuhan, China, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak,

Gene MarksMarch 20, 2020