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Philly.com

Local small businesses are also struggling with affordability. Here’s how they’re coping.

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Many small- and midsize-business owners don’t think the economy is booming. In a recent survey of 800 small- and midsize-business owners…

Gene MarksMarch 10, 2026

Philly.com

How Philadelphia merchants can get help paying for improvements, equipment, and security

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Running a retail or restaurant business in Philadelphia isn’t easy. But some local programs can provide much-needed cash for…

Gene MarksJanuary 27, 2026

Entrepreneur

4 Ways To Eliminate (Or Significantly Reduce) Your Tax Bill

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways Pay your employees more Start an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Buy equipment Borrow against your property instead…

Gene MarksApril 3, 2025

Philly.com

Smart cash flow moves for small-business owners in 2025

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Although optimism has been rising lately, 2025 will still be a challenging year for many of the area’s small businesses. Inflation…

Gene MarksJanuary 7, 2025

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

Podcasts

How Much Cash Does Your Business Need On Hand?

Managing cash flow continues to be one of the biggest issues small business owners face. Almost two thirds of small business owners are regularly stressed…

Gene MarksMarch 20, 2022

Uncategorized Washington Times

The media’s portrayal of small businesses closing is insulting

(This post originally appeared on The Washington Times) Recently, financial services firm Lending Tree published a report that gravely warned

Gene MarksJuly 27, 2020

Entrepreneur

Does Sheryl Crow Really Use One Square of Toilet Paper at a Time?

(This post originally appeared on Entrepreneur) Toilet paper is certainly a hot item nowadays. But it doesn't have to be. In fact, according some people…

Gene MarksMarch 27, 2020

Philly.com

Why many small business owners in the Philly area are already preparing for a recession

(This post originally appeared on Philly.com) The stock market has fallen significantly since the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. This is

Gene MarksMarch 12, 2020

Forbes

Google Announces A Coronavirus Incentive For G Suite…And Other Small Business Tech News

(This post originally appeared on Forbes) Here are five things in technology that happened this past week and how they affect your business. Did

Gene MarksMarch 8, 2020