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Philly.com

How these local entrepreneurs beat the odds when starting a business

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Starting a business is hard, and most fail. But a handful of local entrepreneurs are beating the odds. They’re…

Gene MarksApril 28, 2026

Forbes

Build Or Buy AI? A CTO Explains Why Data, Governance, And Control Matter Most

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) The age old question: build or buy? Ella Haman is the chief technology officer for Kapitus, a financial services…

Gene MarksJanuary 8, 2026

Entrepreneur

My Profitable Company Is Worthless to Investors — Here’s Why That Works in My Favor

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways After 25 years in business, I realized my company generates income but holds no sellable value. If your…

Gene MarksSeptember 3, 2025

Philly.com

Seeking small-business success in Philadelphia? Here’s some advice from local entrepreneurs.

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Want to start a business or grow your existing business? It can help to lean on lessons learned by…

Gene MarksAugust 20, 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

Daily Herald

Transforming 401(k) plans for small businesses: New tax credits, Roth options and more

(This column originally appeared in the Daily Herald) According to a recent study from benefits provider Sharebuilder, only 24% of small businesses offer a 401(k) retirement plan for…

Gene MarksSeptember 5, 2024

Philly.com

A new loan program from the SBA may provide much-needed working capital for small businesses

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) With interest rates at a more-than-20-year high, a slowing economy, and recent turbulence in the banking sector, getting a…

Gene MarksAugust 13, 2024

Forbes

Business Tech Roundup: Will HubSpot Wind Up In The Google Graveyard?

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) Here are five things in tech that happened this week and how they affect your business. Did you miss…

Gene MarksJune 2, 2024

Philly.com

Getting a bank loan for your business is tougher this year — but not impossible

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) Are high interest rates impacting the ability of small businesses to get a bank loan? Seems so.…

Gene MarksJanuary 24, 2024

Philly.com

How to help your accounts payable department. Automate how bills are paid.

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) By automating how bills are paid, many small business owners are finding out that they can reduce…

Gene MarksOctober 17, 2023