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I’ve Hired Independent Contractors for 20 Years. Here Are 7 Downsides Every Business Owner Should Know

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways Contractors can reduce overhead and provide flexibility, but higher rates, turnover and compliance risks can offset the…

Gene MarksOctober 31, 2026

Entrepreneur

The 7 Things I Do Every December to Set My Business Up for the Year Ahead

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways A long-standing annual ritual helps a small business owner reflect on the past year, clarify priorities and prepare…

Gene MarksDecember 26, 2025

Philly.com

A worker cooperative is a different form of employee benefit. Some say it’s better

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Thinking of selling your business? Or starting a business? You may want to consider a worker cooperative. This type…

Gene MarksDecember 9, 2025

Philly.com

What small businesses need to know about ADA violations

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Lawsuits filed against small businesses that are accused of violating the Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA are growing in number.…

Gene MarksOctober 8, 2024

Philly.com

How business owners can prepare for the FTC’s noncompete ruling to go into effect

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) The Federal Trade Commission issued a rule last week that will effectively eliminate the use of noncompete agreements. The change will…

Gene MarksApril 29, 2024