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Guardian

Halloween before Labor Day? Businesses should just go for it

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) I’ve never had a pumpkin spice latte. It’s not because I have anything against the seasonal bestseller from Starbucks,…

Gene MarksSeptember 1, 2024

Philly.com

New labor rule could require businesses to pay a lot more for contract workers

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) The Department of Labor finalized and issued a new rule last week that impacts how businesses of…

Gene MarksJanuary 16, 2024

Philly.com

N.J. launches program to give free marketing services to small businesses

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is giving away free marketing services to small business owners…

Gene MarksMarch 14, 2023

Philly.com

Two big challenges facing Philly small businesses in 2023 and what to do about them

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) If you’re running a small business, I advise you to brace yourself: 2023 — at least the…

Gene MarksDecember 29, 2022

Guardian

For US small businesses, interest rates are next year’s key issue

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Most small businesses in the US will continue to grapple with a slower economy, inflation, supply chain challenges…

Gene MarksDecember 25, 2022