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Philly.com

Small businesses can still get financing, even as banks cut back on loan approvals

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Banks are cutting back on loan approvals to smaller firms, according to financial services firm Biz2Credit, which…

Gene MarksMay 23, 2023

Daily Herald

ESOP plans are growing in popularity as a great way for a business owner to exit

(This column originally appeared in the Daily Herald) According to data from the U.S. Small Business Administration, more than half of small-business owners are over…

Gene MarksMay 22, 2023

Entrepreneur

Tacking On Additional Fees To Cover Your Costs? Stop And Do These 3 Things Instead.

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. It seems like almost every retail shop and restaurant I visit…

Gene MarksMay 18, 2023

Philly.com

How Philly small businesses leverage Mother’s Day to increase profits

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) While flowers and brunch remain among the most popular items this Mother’s Day, almost a third of…

Gene MarksMay 10, 2023

client posts

A Bigin Deepdive: Access To Data And External Apps with Bigin

My company has been implementing CRM systems for more than two decades. Sometimes people ask me what’s changed the most over that period of time.…

Gene MarksMay 9, 2023

The Hill

National Small Business Week is a joke

(This column originally appeared on The Hill) Last week was National Small Business Week. Did you notice? If you’re like most small-business owners, probably not.…

Gene MarksMay 8, 2023

client posts

A Bigin Deepdive: Increased Automation And Productivity with Bigin

I write and speak a lot about the economy and although there have been plenty of economic challenges facing small businesses over the past few…

Gene MarksMay 2, 2023

Guardian

The biggest challenge facing US small businesses? Rising interest rates

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) The Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell, has been warning for some time that it takes time for interest…

Gene MarksApril 30, 2023

Washington Times

Why My Clients Who Earn $400K Aren’t Wealthy

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) Over the past few years, President Biden has introduced tax proposals that he stresses to say are…

Gene MarksApril 27, 2023

Accounting Today

The Succession Advisor: 24 docs you need to sell a business

If you or a client of yours is planning on selling a company, here are 24 documents you’re going to have to show to any…

Gene MarksApril 21, 2023