(This column originally appeared in The Daily Herald) If you’re running a business you have to pay close attention to the economy. Failure to do so…
Gene MarksMay 25, 2025
(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) As someone who keeps a close eye on the economy, I often bump into those strange metrics that…
Gene MarksApril 21, 2025
(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) The US seems to have it in for gig workers and those who use them. California — the fifth-largest…
Gene MarksFebruary 9, 2025
(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) As we head into 2025, small businesses seem optimistic — at least according to some recent reports. Surveys…
Gene MarksDecember 31, 2024
(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Small businesses are hiring fewer people. It’s a worrying trend given that in the US small businesses…
Gene MarksMarch 17, 2024
(This column originally appeared in Forbes) I'm searching for a part-time administrative assistant for my business. I placed an ad on Craigslist (and don’t…
Gene MarksDecember 15, 2023
Owners are offering perks and improving work environments as the dining industry grapples with a historically tight labor market. (This column originally appeared in The…
Gene MarksAugust 31, 2023
(This column originally appeared in The Hill) Thanks to a Supreme Court ruling in June, colleges and universities can no longer consider race in admissions.…
Gene MarksAugust 28, 2023
(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) When you ask most small-business owners what their biggest challenge is heading into 2023, you’ll likely hear…
Gene MarksDecember 8, 2022