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The Hill

Everybody hates Elon. But why?

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) Do you hate Elon Musk? If you do, you’re certainly not alone. Musk has become the poster boy for resentment…

Gene MarksApril 2, 2025

Guardian

Small business owners seem to feel fine in the chaotic Trump era. Why?

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) It may seem crazy out there, but small business owners are feeling fine. According to PNC Bank, 78% are optimistic about prospects…

Gene MarksMarch 16, 2025

The Hill

‘No pain, no gain’ is the motto of the new Trump economy

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) Why is President Trump starting trade wars with our largest trading partners? Why does he risk inflation, recession and a stock market…

Gene MarksMarch 14, 2025

Guardian

Consumers don’t have a debt problem. The US government does

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) A recent report from the Federal Reserve warned that consumer debt is now more than $18tn and the people are…

Gene MarksFebruary 23, 2025

Philly.com

Small business optimism is high, but significant challenges lie ahead

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Small business optimism is at a six-year high, according to a new report from the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB).…

Gene MarksJanuary 21, 2025

Washington Times

Small-business owners are optimistic, but are they realistic?

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) As we head into 2025, small businesses seem optimistic — at least according to some recent reports. Surveys…

Gene MarksDecember 31, 2024

Philly.com

How companies are preparing for Trump’s tariff policies

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) In just over a month Donald Trump will become president, and he has repeatedly promised one of his…

Gene MarksDecember 10, 2024

The Hill

Now is the time to prepare for tariffs

(This article originally appeared in The Hill) As a CPA, I work with many leaders, CEOs and senior managers of small and mid-sized companies, and there…

Gene MarksDecember 2, 2024

Entrepreneur

10 Significant Ways A Second Donald Trump Administration Could Impact Your Taxes

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Donald Trump was just elected as president for the second time, and assuming both Chambers of Congress have Republican majorities,…

Gene MarksNovember 7, 2024

Guardian

Small business in Pennsylvania is middling — will that affect the vote?

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Pennsylvania has been bombarded with political ads as Kamala Harris and Donald Trump duke it out for my state: the vital…

Gene MarksNovember 3, 2024