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The Hill

The one metric that matters when predicting a recession

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) Every day I get bombarded with economic information from well-meaning economists who are trying to predict whether or…

Gene MarksApril 18, 2023

Philly.com

Some small businesses could face significantly higher taxes this year

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Taxes are one of the most significant expenses for most small businesses so when the government changes…

Gene MarksMarch 7, 2023

Philly.com

As utility costs rise, small business owners must get creative to save money

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Inflation has been a major headache for business owners the last two years, and one of the…

Gene MarksMarch 1, 2023

Guardian

I love the UK. But I’m glad I’m running my small business in the US

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) My wife and I visit London a few times a year to see her family and our friends…

Gene MarksJanuary 29, 2023

Philly.com

Two big challenges facing Philly small businesses in 2023 and what to do about them

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) If you’re running a small business, I advise you to brace yourself: 2023 — at least the…

Gene MarksDecember 29, 2022

Entrepreneur

Walmart Can Say No to Suppliers’ High Prices — But What Can We Do?

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I’ve been sharing this article from the Wall Street Journal with…

Gene MarksNovember 30, 2022

The Hill

How Elizabeth Warren’s anti-business sentiment hurts the economy

(This column originally appeared on The Hill) (Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is smart, hardworking, passionate and dedicated. But wow — she’s really not a fan…

Gene MarksSeptember 29, 2022

Guardian

US inflation isn’t going away. Small businesses must plan ahead

(This article originally appeared in The Guardian) Inflation is the top challenge facing small businesses this year, according to a report issued by the National…

Gene MarksAugust 14, 2022

Entrepreneur

Did You Really Increase Your Sales This Year? Don’t Be Fooled By Your Financial Statements.

(This article originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I was recently at a client’s offices to review their June…

Gene MarksJuly 25, 2022

The Hill

No, half of small businesses aren’t ‘in jeopardy of closing’ by fall — not even close

(This column originally appeared on The Hill) As someone who writes about small business, I receive lots of ridiculous surveys from companies and their public…

Gene MarksJuly 21, 2022