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Guardian

Of course there was PPP fraud, but the program was a crucial lifeline

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) Now that the paycheck protection program (PPP) has ended, there’s a new story evolving.

Gene MarksSeptember 13, 2020

Guardian

Surviving as a Black business owner isn’t easy, but there are resources to help

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) If you are a Black business owner then there’s no question that the recent economic downturn has likely

Gene MarksAugust 27, 2020

Guardian

Are US small businesses ‘gone forever’? No, not all of them

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) Just a few weeks ago, a New York Times article warned that as many as one-third of New York’s…

Gene MarksAugust 21, 2020

Philly.com

Want to open a restaurant during a pandemic? Focus on safety, stockpile cash and get ready to innovate.

(This post originally appeared on Philly.com) Planning on starting up a restaurant? It’s a difficult proposition, even during the best of times.

Gene MarksAugust 18, 2020

Forbes

Boeing 747s Still Use Floppy Disks…And Other Small Business Tech News

(This post originally appeared on Forbes) Here are five things in technology that happened this past week

Gene MarksAugust 16, 2020

Guardian

The pandemic is a good time to be in the cat food business – and many others

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) There’s a global pandemic going on. Hundreds of thousands of people have died. Millions are sick.

Gene MarksAugust 14, 2020

Philly.com

School reopenings may create a costly dilemma for small businesses

(This post originally appeared on Philly.com) School officials in the area are taking different approaches to the new year as a result of the pandemic.

Gene MarksAugust 10, 2020