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Guardian

Why shouldn’t there be a Yelp-like app for Trump-supporting diners?

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) Can’t a Trump supporter find a quiet place to eat dinner nowadays? Geez! Across the country, people who…

Gene MarksMarch 19, 2019

Guardian

Businesses may not like the overtime rule, but best not to mess with it

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) Starting in January 2020, small businesses will see their compensation costs rise. It won’t just be due to…

Gene MarksMarch 16, 2019

Entrepreneur

This Is Why You Should (Almost) Always Go for It on Fourth Down But Seldom Do

(This post originally appeared on Entrepreneur) Back in 2009, the football coach at a little known but prestigious high school in Arkansas had an unorthodox strategy.…

Gene MarksMarch 16, 2019

Inc

The Speedy Refund Trick and 3 Other Cyber Tax Frauds That Can Make Your Life Miserable

(This post originally appeared on Inc) Want a quick way to make some easy dough? OK, here's what you do. First of all, you need…

Gene MarksMarch 16, 2019

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

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.