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Guardian

Bernie Sanders is right about the four-day workweek — but wrong about how to get there

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Bernie Sanders, the Vermont senator, recently proposed new legislation that would change federal overtime rules. The new law,…

Gene MarksSeptember 20, 2026

Philly.com

How Philly-area businesses use employee bonuses to reward performance

This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) As we enter the last quarter of this calendar year, many businesses are budgeting for pay raises in 2027.…

Gene MarksSeptember 15, 2026

Philly.com

No tax on tips is here. What employers need to know for 2026

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) “No tax on tips” sounds simple. For employers, it isn’t. Starting in 2025, employees who received tipped income can…

Gene MarksSeptember 2, 2026

Entrepreneur

After Over 30 Years in Business, Interior Designer Nate Berkus Shares the Lessons Behind His Enduring Success

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways Build teams and delegate: Great companies scale by not having the founder do everything. Keep your toe…

Gene MarksJuly 27, 2026

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Corporate America may be using AI to cut jobs, but small businesses are using it to keep them

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) I recently met the owner of a company that sells windows and doors. He told me he invested about…

Gene MarksJuly 27, 2026

Guardian

Feeling bored and disconnected from your job? You may be facing workplace ‘rust-out’

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) There is a woman I know who works in the accounts payable department at one of my clients. She’s…

Gene MarksJune 28, 2026

Forbes

Small Business Tech News: Verizon CEO Sends Shocking Message To Employees

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) Let’s Recap: Verizon’s CEO says AI is going to replace a lot of employees How small businesses are using AI,…

Gene MarksJune 21, 2026

Forbes

AI Advice From Anthropic’s Head Of U.S. Small Business

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) Everywhere I go it’s Claude, Claude, Claude. Since Anthropic released Claude Cowork earlier this year, the AI platform has taken off, with…

Gene MarksMay 28, 2026

Philly.com

Are Trump’s new federal IRAs good for small businesses?

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) More than 56 million workers, including self-employed people, lack access to retirement plans, according to AARP. In…

Gene MarksMay 6, 2026

Guardian

Bosses don’t like the sound of a ‘four-day workweek’. Maybe it’s time to rebrand it

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) We keep hearing that the four-day workweek is the future. So why are so few businesses actually adopting it?…

Gene MarksApril 26, 2026