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Philly.com

How these local entrepreneurs beat the odds when starting a business

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Starting a business is hard, and most fail. But a handful of local entrepreneurs are beating the odds. They’re…

Gene MarksApril 28, 2026

Philly.com

Philly business owners could save thousands with this little-known resource

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) If you own a business in Philadelphia and you’re looking for financing, one little known resource is the Philadelphia Industrial…

Gene MarksFebruary 17, 2026

Entrepreneur

How to Extend Your Brick-and-Mortar Holiday Sales Beyond the Holidays

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways Many small businesses rely on a good holiday season to support them through the entire year, but this…

Gene MarksNovember 27, 2025

Philly.com

Despite challenges in 2025, Philly-area small businesses remain resilient and optimistic

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) From inflation to tariffs to labor shortages, small businesses in Philadelphia have faced many challenges in 2025. But…

Gene MarksNovember 18, 2025

Entrepreneur

Want to Increase Sales? Start With This Weekly Report.

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways A disciplined, weekly-reviewed pipeline report gives business owners a clear, data-driven view of future revenue and potential shortfalls.…

Gene MarksOctober 28, 2025

Forbes

For Restaurants, Slang AI Is A Great Example Of An AI Platform Using Voice Recognition For ROI

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) As we head into a new year, many business owners are still wondering if AI actually has real value for…

Gene MarksOctober 2, 2025

Philly.com

Seeking small-business success in Philadelphia? Here’s some advice from local entrepreneurs.

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Want to start a business or grow your existing business? It can help to lean on lessons learned by…

Gene MarksAugust 20, 2025

Entrepreneur

A New IKEA Study Reaffirms Why My Company Will Never Adopt a 4-Day Workweek

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Over the past few years, I’ve researched, written and evaluated the pros and cons of the four-day workweek. And my…

Gene MarksMarch 16, 2025

Philly.com

Small business owners can use LinkedIn to get more customers, according to Philly experts

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) LinkedIn has become a recruiting powerhouse, where approximately seven job seekers are hired by employers every minute. But…

Gene MarksNovember 26, 2024

Forbes

Business Tech Roundup: QuickBooks Gets An AI Makeover

Here are five things in tech that happened this week and how they affect your business. Did you miss them? (This column originally appeared in Forbes)…

Gene MarksNovember 17, 2024