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Daily Herald

The biggest challenges Chicago area small businesses are facing this year

(This column originally appeared in The Daily Herald) Chicago area small businesses are used to uncertainty and dealing with many challenges. This year is no exception.…

Gene MarksMay 3, 2026

Philly.com

As health insurance prices climb, HRAs offer small businesses a flexible option

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Finding and retaining employees remains a top concern among small-business owners, and offering affordable healthcare benefits continues to be…

Gene MarksMarch 17, 2026

Guardian

US small businesses are doing fine. Don’t believe me? Look at the numbers

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Regardless of all the challenges they face, small businesses have been doing pretty well in this country across the…

Gene MarksJanuary 25, 2026

Philly.com

As healthcare costs rise, more small employers are turning to level funded plans

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Employer health coverage costs are expected to surge more than 9% in 2026, according to recent reports by two large insurance…

Gene MarksSeptember 24, 2025

Entrepreneur

I Take 75 Business Trips a Year — These 10 Tips Save Me Time, Money and Sanity

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways Here are 10 lessons I’ve learned to make travel easier, cheaper and less painful For the past couple…

Gene MarksJuly 3, 2025

Philly.com

How a bonded warehouse can help lower tariff costs for small businesses

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) It’s no secret that the Trump Administration’s back-and-forth tariff policies have created significant challenges for businesses that rely on…

Gene MarksJune 17, 2025

Philly.com

TurboTax or a CPA this tax season? How small-business owners can make the right call.

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Now that it’s tax season, a lot of business owners are considering whether to use a tax preparation software…

Gene MarksMarch 11, 2025

Washington Times

American Airlines cracks down on queue jumpers

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) As a professional speaker and financial consultant, I travel more than 60 times per year. My go-to airline…

Gene MarksNovember 6, 2024

Washington Times

Small businesses to thrive under Trump

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) If former President Donald Trump is elected again, hiring and retaining employees will become more affordable, particularly for small businesses.…

Gene MarksAugust 9, 2024

Philly.com

As commercial insurance rates skyrocket, how can business owners keep costs down?

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) Over the last two decades, insurance premiums for commercial properties have steadily increased, costing business owners thousands of dollars to protect…

Gene MarksApril 23, 2024