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Guardian

Merchants’ ‘victory’ over credit card fees will just complicate things more for them

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Want to buy a new shirt from your friendly neighborhood small business? In some cases, be prepared to pay…

Gene MarksNovember 16, 2025

The Hill

The Fed finally cut interest rates — but let’s not get too excited just yet

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) This week, the Federal Reserve announced a cut of 50 basis points (or half a percentage point) in the federal funds…

Gene MarksSeptember 20, 2024

Guardian

Any US interest cut would be good — but don’t expect miracles right away

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Inflation is declining, the jobs market is cooling and it looks pretty certain that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates…

Gene MarksAugust 25, 2024

Philly.com

A new loan program from the SBA may provide much-needed working capital for small businesses

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) With interest rates at a more-than-20-year high, a slowing economy, and recent turbulence in the banking sector, getting a…

Gene MarksAugust 13, 2024

The Hill

Why you should be very skeptical of that auditor’s report

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) Welcome to annual report season! This is the yearly tradition dictated by the Securities and Exchange Commission that requires…

Gene MarksApril 22, 2024

client posts

2023 Is Going To Be A Tough Year To Get Financing: Know These 3 Things Before Applying for a Loan

Interest rates are skyrocketing and banks are circling the wagon. But even in these challenging financing times getting a loan isn’t as hard as you think. …

Gene MarksDecember 23, 2022

Forbes

Google Is Going After Scammers…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 MarksDecember 4, 2022

Forbes

Fraud Is Flourishing On Zelle, But Banks Say It’s Not Their Problem…and Other Small Business Tech News This Week

(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 MarksMarch 13, 2022

Forbes

The 13 Biggest Small Business Technology Stories Of 2020

(This post originally appeared on Forbes) Every week I round up the five most important technology stories for small businesses and give an explanation

Gene MarksJanuary 3, 2021

Guardian

America’s traditional bank loans dry up for small businesses – what can they do?

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) As if small firms haven’t had enough to deal with this year, now there’s something else:

Gene MarksDecember 14, 2020