economy Archives - Page 18 of 19

Guardian

Business owners, there’s no need to be concerned over a recession – for now

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) With all of the recent talk about recession, is it time now for a business owner to

Gene MarksAugust 30, 2019

Inc

Shouldn’t “Side Hustle” Income Be Included In Wage Data?

(This post originally appeared on Inc.) Two recent reports show that wages are growing. But unfortunately not as fast as some would like.

Gene MarksAugust 2, 2019

Guardian

If the economy is so good, why are some truckers doing so poorly?

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) Times are good right? Economic growth is strong. Unemployment is low. Business and consumer confidence

Gene MarksJuly 21, 2019

Guardian

A higher US minimum wage is inevitable – so businesses better be prepared

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) Over the past few years many localities and cities, from New York City to Seattle, have passed legislation

Gene MarksJuly 14, 2019

The Hill

A better way to protect small businesses from cyberattacks

(This post originally appeared on The Hill) Cyberattacks – from data breaches to ransomware – are everywhere, and businesses of all sizes are suffering.

Gene MarksJuly 10, 2019

The Hill

Nobody cares about my small business — and that’s fantastic news

(This post originally appeared on The Hill) There's been a lot of talk about a looming recession, and economists are trying to sort out several conflicting

Gene MarksJuly 3, 2019

Guardian

Need to hire good employees? Kim Kardashian West has the answer

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) The economy is growing, the unemployment rate is at historically low levels and most companies – particularly small…

Gene MarksJune 21, 2019

The Hill

Are teachers to blame for the worker shortage?

(This post originally appeared on The Hill) I was talking to a friend of mine recently who owns a construction company near Nashville, Tenn. Not…

Gene MarksMay 23, 2019

Philly.com

Looking to sell your small business? Watch out for these things and you’ll likely get a better price

(This post originally appeared on Philly.com) It's still a strong market for business owners looking to exit. According to a recently released report from BizBuySell,…

Gene MarksApril 29, 2019

The Hill

NYC: A regulation wonderland, a small business nightmare

(This post originally appeared on The Hill) As a lifelong Philadelphian, I've never had much sympathy for the plight of New Yorkers, particularly Mets fans.…

Gene MarksApril 20, 2019