The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a large number of job openings over the next decade with the retirement of the baby boomers, providing…
Gene MarksMay 26, 2022
(This article originally appeared in Forbes) Another year, another CRM buzz-phrase. Every few years the customer relationship management industry seems to come up with buzz…
Gene MarksMay 24, 2022
(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) The U.S. Senate rejected legislation last week that could have provided small businesses with up to $48…
Gene MarksMay 23, 2022
(This article originally appeared in The Guardian) Want to attract and retain more employees? Maybe giving up a piece of the pie is the answer.…
Gene MarksMay 22, 2022
(This article originally appeared in Forbes) Here are five things in technology that happened this past week and how they affect your business. Did you…
Gene MarksMay 22, 2022
Have you ever considered joining a peer executive group? How popular are they? Listen to the latest episode of the SmallBiz Ahead podcast to learn…
Gene MarksMay 20, 2022
Small businesses are one step closer to continuing to enjoy the free resources — from marketing advice to retirement consultation — provided by agencies such…
Gene MarksMay 19, 2022
(This article originally appeared on The Hill) Most of the small business owners I speak to recognize that the economy is starting to slow. For…
Gene MarksMay 18, 2022
(This article originally appeared in the Washington Times) This month the National Federation of Independent Businesses said that confidence among small businesses reached a two-year…
Gene MarksMay 18, 2022
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