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Guardian

This pause in the trade war will be brief. Small businesses, plan accordingly

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Donald Trump’s massive Chinese tariffs are on pause. The media debated. Wall Street rejoiced. Many of my clients breathed…

Gene MarksMay 18, 2025

Forbes

AI In Accounting Is Here: 7 Game-Changing Innovations You Should Know

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) Over the past few years there have been countless articles and columns from people predicting how AI will be used…

Gene MarksApril 3, 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

Guardian

Rise of the Pips is a reminder to employees that no one is irreplaceable

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) If there’s one thing I’ve learned about large, corporate customers is that trying to get anything done with their…

Gene MarksJanuary 5, 2025

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 Trump Administration Could Impact Your Taxes

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways: Supporters of these tax cuts say they drive economic growth. Opponents are concerned about the impact on government…

Gene MarksAugust 15, 2024

The Hill

Is a Democratic or Republican president better for the economy?

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) It’s the economy, stupid! With presidential elections looming, the question is, who has been historically better for the economy…

Gene MarksJune 17, 2024

Philly.com

How small business owners can control their overhead

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) Many small businesses in the Philadelphia area are struggling, with many saying that next year could be…

Gene MarksDecember 27, 2023

Guardian

Is it ethical for businesses to raise prices amid Covid-19? Of course it is

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) Last month, a popular restaurant in Chicago drew attention after adding a 26% “Covid surcharge” to

Gene MarksJune 30, 2020

Philly.com

Here’s what small businesses can do to cut their 2019 tax bill

(This post originally appeared on Philly.com) If you’re like most small-business owners, this is the time of year when you’re grumbling about taxes. I get it.…

Gene MarksApril 9, 2019