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The Hill

Florida’s immigration law doesn’t go far enough

(This column originally appeared on The Hill) On July 1, a new law is set to go into effect in Florida that aims to reduce…

Gene MarksJune 2, 2023

Philly.com

How small businesses can prepare if debt ceiling deal doesn’t happen

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Congress will vote this week on an extension to the federal debt ceiling. If not approved by…

Gene MarksMay 31, 2023

Washington Times

American businesses face two huge tax increases this year

(This column originally appeared in the Washington Times) To pay for the trillions of dollars in spending the Biden administration has overseen over the past…

Gene MarksMay 30, 2023

Accounting Today

The Succession Advisor: The numbers that matter

(This column originally appeared in Accounting Today) There are literally hundreds of internal metrics and reports people use to evaluate businesses, and many of them…

Gene MarksMay 27, 2023

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

The Hill

Bankruptcies are skyrocketing — and that’s only half the story

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) There isn’t an official recession, yet. But regardless, a large — and growing — number of U.S. companies…

Gene MarksMay 20, 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

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