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Guardian

Want to know if US is in a recession? You’re asking the wrong question

(This article originally appeared in The Guardian) As someone who writes about small business and runs a small business and serves hundreds of small business…

Gene MarksAugust 7, 2022

Forbes

Google Delays Its Cookie Cancellation…And Other Small Business Tech News This Week

(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 MarksAugust 7, 2022

Philly.com

Finding employees is only half the battle for small businesses. Retaining them is just as important.

(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Finding employees has been a major challenge for small businesses in this tight labor market. As I…

Gene MarksAugust 6, 2022

Entrepreneur

Here’s What All Businesses Can Learn From This Convenience Chain’s Beloved Cup of Coffee

(This article originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you live in the Mid-Atlantic part of the country, or…

Gene MarksAugust 5, 2022

The Hill

Looming change in worker classification rules will cost small businesses big bucks

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) A lot of attention has been paid to the tax increases that are part of the Democratic-backed Inflation…

Gene MarksAugust 4, 2022

Washington Times

I had COVID-19 last week. I didn’t stop working

(This article originally appeared in the Washington Times) One of the greatest scams ever inflicted on the workplace in recent memory is COVID-19 hysteria. Test…

Gene MarksAugust 3, 2022

Forbes

TikTok Is The Dark Horse Of The Restaurant World…And Other Small Business Tech News This Week

(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 MarksJuly 31, 2022

Forbes

On CRM: Google Now Offers A Powerful CRM Function…For Free

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) Google has quietly added a feature to its Business Profile listings that can give any business, regardless of their…

Gene MarksJuly 28, 2022

Philly.com

Want to start a business in Philly? Make sure you know the rules.

(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) There’s no shortage of advice from experts and entrepreneurs to help you start up a business. Have…

Gene MarksJuly 28, 2022

Entrepreneur

Did You Really Increase Your Sales This Year? Don’t Be Fooled By Your Financial Statements.

(This article originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I was recently at a client’s offices to review their June…

Gene MarksJuly 25, 2022

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.