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Washington Times

Restaurant owners indicate stronger support for Trump

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) A recent informal poll at a National Restaurant Association conference revealed this bit of non-news: By a 2-to-1 margin, the…

Gene MarksMay 14, 2024

Philly.com

As commercial insurance rates skyrocket, how can business owners keep costs down?

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) Over the last two decades, insurance premiums for commercial properties have steadily increased, costing business owners thousands of dollars to protect…

Gene MarksApril 23, 2024

Guardian

Yes, inflation has slowed, but business is still paying the price – and so are you

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Consumer prices ticked up again in March, rising to anywhere from 3.2% to 3.8% year-over-year, depending on the rate you’re tracking.…

Gene MarksApril 21, 2024

Guardian

Why are small businesses hiring fewer people? It’s complicated

(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

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

Guardian

Fellow Republicans, it’s time to admit that the US economy isn’t bad

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) The Republican primaries are under way and – not surprisingly – the candidates have been ganging up…

Gene MarksJanuary 21, 2024

Uncategorized

A Conversation With Anna Rathbun

Anna Rathbun is the Chief Investment Officer at Retirement and Investment Solutions - a practice of CBIZ Investment Advisory Services. Because her clients are mostly…

Gene MarksJanuary 4, 2024

Guardian

All about the consumer: next year will see the end of the spending party

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) If this year has been all about interest rates, next year is all about the consumer. Rising…

Gene MarksDecember 10, 2023

The Hill

Fact-checking Biden’s impact on small businesses

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) A recent survey shows that President Biden’s approval among small business owners is at a “new low,” with only…

Gene MarksDecember 6, 2023

Guardian

Pennsylvania may lean Democrat, but that doesn’t mean Biden will win the state

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) My home city of Philadelphia has a population of about 1.6 million people, of which about 1…

Gene MarksDecember 3, 2023