(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) When you ask most small-business owners what their biggest challenge is heading into 2023, you’ll likely hear…
Gene MarksDecember 8, 2022
(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) My company is hoping to hire a part-time person to implement and support some of the software applications…
Gene MarksDecember 4, 2022
(This column originally appeared in Forbes) I recently came across a blog written by Jake Saper, a general partner at venture capital firm Emergence. The…
Gene MarksDecember 2, 2022
(This column originally appeared on The Hill) Did you know that you can get a great idea while showering? It’s true! At least that’s the…
Gene MarksNovember 30, 2022
(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I’ve been sharing this article from the Wall Street Journal with…
Gene MarksNovember 30, 2022
(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) A restaurant in Hyde Park, Ohio, called Dutch’s has this on its bills: “We offer living wages to…
Gene MarksNovember 27, 2022
(This column originally appeared in Forbes) Here are five things in technology that happened this past week and how they affect your business. Did you…
Gene MarksNovember 27, 2022
(This column originally appeared in the Washington Times) The midterms are over, and the expected “red wave” of Republican victories never materialized. But that doesn’t…
Gene MarksNovember 22, 2022
(This column originally appeared on The Hill) If you’re a merchant or your business, like so many, depends on a strong holiday season for its…
Gene MarksNovember 21, 2022
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