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Trade shows can be a gamble, but here’s how small business owners can benefit

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) After suffering an enormous downturn during the COVID pandemic, the trade show industry has mostly recovered, with one…

Gene MarksJune 25, 2024

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State of the Service Economy Virtual Roundtable: 10 Takeaways

My company provides technology and financial services to more than 600 small and mid-sized businesses across the country and 2023 was a strong year. Turns…

Gene MarksJanuary 2, 2024

Philly.com

Philly restaurants are hurting for employees, so some owners are adding perks to the job

Owners are offering perks and improving work environments as the dining industry grapples with a historically tight labor market. (This column originally appeared in The…

Gene MarksAugust 31, 2023

Guardian

It’s business as usual as in person conferences catch up to pre-Covid levels

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Hesitant about holding or attending an in-person event because of Covid or other communicable viruses? You’re very much…

Gene MarksJanuary 15, 2023

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Pooled Employer Plans for 401(k)s are growing in popularity for small businesses. Here’s why it can save you money.

(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) We’re all aware that there’s a retirement crisis in this country. Not enough people are saving for…

Gene MarksJuly 11, 2022

Philly.com

Small businesses have until year’s end to get $100 billion in expiring SBA funds

(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Time is running out for businesses to get COVID funding from the Small Business Administration. Are you…

Gene MarksNovember 22, 2021