Columns - GeneMarks.com

Philly.com

Beware of ransomware: Small businesses can take these simple steps to protect themselves

(This post originally appeared on Philly.com) Ever heard of GandCrab, Ryuk, BitPaymer, SamSam, or Matrix? They are all different forms of ransomware, a type of…

Gene MarksMarch 14, 2019

Guardian

A startup says used tissues are safer than vaccinations. Should you trust it?

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) There has been a lot of attention recently on anti-vaxxers, the people who – for religious or other…

Gene MarksMarch 12, 2019

Guardian

New York City’s required paid time off proposal will drive businesses away

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) Should a government require a business to provide paid time off for its employees? That’s what New York City’s mayor,…

Gene MarksMarch 9, 2019

The Hill

Any US-China trade deal should be taken with a grain of salt

This post originally appeared on The Hill Doing business in China or even competing against Chinese companies is difficult enough for large corporations. But for…

Gene MarksMarch 9, 2019

Entrepreneur

How Did Spike Lee Convince Michael Jordan to Help Fund His Malcolm X Film?

(This post originally appeared on Entrepreneur) Malcolm X, the masterpiece biographical film about the African-American activist -- which in my opinion) should've won the Academy Award…

Gene MarksMarch 2, 2019

Guardian

A passion for small business is overrated – it won’t make you money

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) Passion? Oh, puh-lease. I oftentimes speak to people starting up their own companies. They’re “excited” and “passionate” and…

Gene MarksMarch 2, 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.