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Guardian

The ice cream seller who tried, failed – and now owes $200,000

(This article originally appeared in The Guardian) He tried, and he failed. But the worst part is he never got a chance to even start.…

Gene MarksMay 30, 2021

Entrepreneur

That Time Julius Caesar Was Kidnapped and Insisted His Captors Increase Their Ransom

(This post originally appeared on Entrepreneur) Sixteen years before Julius Caesar first became Consul of Rome

Gene MarksMarch 3, 2021

Philly.com

Start-ups are surging across the U.S. It may be a good to time to launch a home-based business in Philly

(This post originally appeared on Philly.com) People are starting up businesses at an unprecedented rate

Gene MarksFebruary 16, 2021

Entrepreneur

Why Ending Your Price in An Odd Number Will Increase Your Sales

(This post originally appeared on Entrepreneur) Ever wonder why some products are listed for $199 or $299 instead of just $200 or $300?

Gene MarksJanuary 20, 2021

Entrepreneur

That Time Charlie Chaplin Came in 20th Place… in a Charlie Chaplin Look-alike Contest

(This post originally appeared on Entrepreneur) In 1915, Charlie Chaplin was a big star. How big? He had already starred in 37 popular short films. That…

Gene MarksJanuary 5, 2021

Entrepreneur

This Retired Mathematician Won $26 Million From State Lotteries … Legally

(This post originally appeared on Entrepreneur) A few years ago, Jerry Selbee figured out how to legally win lotteries in Michigan.

Gene MarksDecember 18, 2020

Entrepreneur

How Did This 16-Year-Old Girl Amass 100 Million Followers On TikTok?

(This post originally appeared on Entrepreneur) Perhaps you've heard of Charli D'Amelio? If you haven't you should.

Gene MarksDecember 2, 2020

Entrepreneur

How Did This Employee Steal $10 Million From Microsoft?

(This post originally appeared on Entrepreneur) A Microsoft employee was charged this week for stealing $10 million over the course of two years

Gene MarksNovember 11, 2020

Entrepreneur

Jerry Falwell Jr. Says He Knows What Being Unfaithful Is Like. So Do I.

(This post originally appeared on Entrepreneur) Jerry Falwell Jr. — the now-ex-President of Liberty University, a private evangelical Christian

Gene MarksAugust 28, 2020