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Philly.com

Philadelphia is a top place to launch a start-up — but success requires more than passion

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) It seems that Philadelphia’s reputation as a good place to start a business got a boost this past year.…

Gene MarksJanuary 13, 2026

Entrepreneur

5 Ways You Can Lower Your Company’s Healthcare Costs in 2026

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways Small business owners are facing rapidly rising healthcare costs and need creative strategies to stay competitive without…

Gene MarksNovember 25, 2025

Philly.com

As DOGE cuts take effect, Philly-area small nonprofits are trying to adapt

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Many small nonprofit organizations in the Philadelphia region have traditionally received federal funding to help their operations, and they’ve…

Gene MarksJuly 1, 2025

Guardian

Two-thirds of startups don’t last 10 years. The brutal truth is no one cares

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Of all the businesses started just 10 years ago, only one-third are still in existence. That’s according to data from the…

Gene MarksDecember 8, 2024

Philly.com

5 strategies for Philly-area employers to offer competitive and affordable health-care benefits

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) If you run a small business, brace yourself: The cost of providing health-care benefits to your employees is about…

Gene MarksAugust 27, 2024