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Guardian

Merchants’ ‘victory’ over credit card fees will just complicate things more for them

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Want to buy a new shirt from your friendly neighborhood small business? In some cases, be prepared to pay…

Gene MarksNovember 16, 2025

The Hill

These two careers are about to have a very profitable 2025

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) Does your company make things? Do you own a restaurant or a retail store? Maybe you build homes or…

Gene MarksJanuary 14, 2025

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

Guardian

The biggest challenge facing US small businesses? Rising interest rates

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) The Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell, has been warning for some time that it takes time for interest…

Gene MarksApril 30, 2023