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Entrepreneur

This One Tax Move Could Save Your Company A Lot of Money

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways Recent tax changes have made it worthwhile for many business owners to revisit their entity structure, as the…

Gene MarksJune 25, 2026

Forbes

While Corporations Are Reporting Token Sticker Shock, SMBs Are Starting To Take AI Seriously

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) Corporate America is beginning to buckle under the costs of AI. Many companies, from Uber to Starbucks to Microsoft to Coinbase and Walmart are either ditching…

Gene MarksJune 11, 2026

Guardian

Credit cards aren’t evil – if you know how to use them the right way

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) The percentage of credit card balances that were at least 90 days delinquent rose to 13.12% in the…

Gene MarksJune 7, 2026

Philly.com

How businesses can help employees save for their kids with a Trump IRA

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) There’s a new savings option for children as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. It’s called…

Gene MarksMay 27, 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

Washington Times

Do not trust small business surveys

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) Every time I read something about businesses and the economy, it’s generally because a new survey is making…

Gene MarksApril 6, 2026

Entrepreneur

Why This Old-School Payment Method Still Dominates Small Business — and How It Gives Owners an Edge

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways Why paper checks aren’t dead yet: Most small business owners still rely on them — what’s behind the…

Gene MarksApril 2, 2026

Guardian

Employers are spreading raises like peanut butter – and workers are paying the price

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Looking forward to a raise in 2026? You may be getting “peanut butter”. A new report from compensation…

Gene MarksFebruary 1, 2026

Philly.com

Why a traditional 401(k) is the best retirement plan for most small businesses

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Every employer knows that offering benefits such as health insurance and vacation is important for attracting and retaining workers.…

Gene MarksJanuary 21, 2026

Philly.com

Despite challenges in 2025, Philly-area small businesses remain resilient and optimistic

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) From inflation to tariffs to labor shortages, small businesses in Philadelphia have faced many challenges in 2025. But…

Gene MarksNovember 18, 2025