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Daily Herald

The biggest challenges Chicago area small businesses are facing this year

(This column originally appeared in The Daily Herald) Chicago area small businesses are used to uncertainty and dealing with many challenges. This year is no exception.…

Gene MarksMay 3, 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

Philly.com

As health insurance prices climb, HRAs offer small businesses a flexible option

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Finding and retaining employees remains a top concern among small-business owners, and offering affordable healthcare benefits continues to be…

Gene MarksMarch 17, 2026

Forbes

How HireVue Uses AI To Help Employers Evaluate The Skills Of A Potential Candidate

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) If you’re wondering where AI is starting to become commonplace, look no further than your human resources department. I regularly…

Gene MarksFebruary 4, 2026

Entrepreneur

I Own a Small Business — and I’d Still Choose a Big Company for This Job

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways One routine purchase made me rethink where small businesses shine — and where they don’t. I didn’t expect…

Gene MarksJanuary 13, 2026

Guardian

Does your boss have the right to time your bathroom breaks when you work from home?

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) How long does it take you to go to the bathroom? And does your boss have any right…

Gene MarksOctober 26, 2025

Daily Herald

The EEOC has changed its rules on DEI. Here’s what employers need to know

(This column originally appeared in The Daily Herald) This past March the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), following a previously issued executive order by the Trump administration on…

Gene MarksSeptember 21, 2025

Philly.com

Three ways to recruit good employees for your small business

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) If you’re like most small business owners, finding and retaining great workers can be tough. The labor market remains…

Gene MarksSeptember 3, 2025

Daily Herald

For small businesses, these are the 3 economic metrics that really matter in 2025

(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

Washington Times

Washington Times: The best DEI policy is no DEI policy

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has become much more complicated, hasn’t it? DEI was the big thing a…

Gene MarksMay 4, 2025