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Guardian

Here’s one tax that restaurant owners just might approve of

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) Ask any restaurant owner today and they’ll tell you that running their business is not easy. Costs are…

Gene MarksMay 5, 2019

The Hill

Employers and contractors enjoy a harmonious relationship

(This post originally appeared on The Hill) On Monday, the U.S. Labor Department (DOL) wrote a letter to a company that employs independent contractors. In the letter, the…

Gene MarksMay 3, 2019

Inc

Why Twitter Is An Awful Place For Your Business

(This post originally appeared on Inc.) Twitter uses said this. The President tweeted that. Kanye tweet something else. Twitter's growing, Twitter's failing. Twitter is toxic. Twitter…

Gene MarksMay 2, 2019

client posts

Will Orlando Be My Happiest Place on Earth?

This post was sponsored by National Car Rental. All opinions expressed in the post are my own and not those of National Car Rental. I…

Gene MarksMay 2, 2019

Guardian

Small business owners: be smart with marketing, and don’t mess with LGBTQ

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) How many times do I have to tell you? It’s 2019! That means if you’re running a small…

Gene MarksMay 1, 2019

Entrepreneur

Why Did SNL’s Bill Hader Frequently Screw Up on Purpose?

(This post originally appeared on Entrepreneur) I know you're probably nervous about that presentation you've got coming up next week in front of the customer's…

Gene MarksMay 1, 2019

Entrepreneur

Why Did the Guy Who Got $750K for Catching Barry Bonds’ Home Run Ball Give Half to His Friend?

(This post originally appeared on Entrepreneur) Back in 2007 Barry Bonds was chasing the single season home run record previously set by Mark McGuire. On August…

Gene MarksMay 1, 2019

Philly.com

Looking to sell your small business? Watch out for these things and you’ll likely get a better price

(This post originally appeared on Philly.com) It's still a strong market for business owners looking to exit. According to a recently released report from BizBuySell,…

Gene MarksApril 29, 2019

Forbes

10 Percent Of Twitter Users Create 80 Percent Of Tweets…And Other Small Business Tech News This Week

(This post originally appeared on Forbes) Here are five things in technology that happened this past week and how they affect your business. Did you…

Gene MarksApril 28, 2019

Forbes

Really? CRM For The Cannabis Industry?

(This post originally appeared on Forbes) Oftentimes I meet with sales and marketing executives who work for manufacturing, distribution, field service, pharmaceutical or retail companies…

Gene MarksApril 25, 2019

ONLINE AND IN PRINTA past columnist for both The New York Times and The Washington Post, Gene now writes regularly for The Hill, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Forbes, Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine and The Guardian.