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Philly.com

The Small Business Administration is offering new grants and up to $10 million in financing

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Despite a significant reduction in its staffing, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has been sharply focused this year…

Gene MarksJuly 28, 2026

Philly.com

Selling your business? Consider these two strategies to defer or reduce your taxes

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) You’ve built up your business over years. Now it’s time to sell. You’ve found a buyer. You’ve negotiated a…

Gene MarksJuly 15, 2026

Washington Times

Trump’s economy stronger than the headlines suggest

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) Worried about the economy? Don’t be. Here’s why. Inflation spikes will be temporary Everyone is worried about…

Gene MarksMay 28, 2026

Philly.com

Philadelphia is a top place to launch a start-up — but success requires more than passion

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) It seems that Philadelphia’s reputation as a good place to start a business got a boost this past year.…

Gene MarksJanuary 13, 2026

Entrepreneur

My Profitable Company Is Worthless to Investors — Here’s Why That Works in My Favor

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways After 25 years in business, I realized my company generates income but holds no sellable value. If your…

Gene MarksSeptember 3, 2025

Philly.com

Seeking small-business success in Philadelphia? Here’s some advice from local entrepreneurs.

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Want to start a business or grow your existing business? It can help to lean on lessons learned by…

Gene MarksAugust 20, 2025

Guardian

A Trump IRA for kids? It’s worth a bit of money. But here are better options

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) There’s Trump Mobile, $Trump coins, Trump watches, Trump sneakers and now … the Trump baby savings accounts! Will it…

Gene MarksJuly 27, 2025

Guardian

Born into crisis, gen Z is saving for retirement like no other generation

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Research published at the end of last year by the Investment Company Institute with help from the University of Chicago found that…

Gene MarksJuly 6, 2025

Philly.com

A few hidden programs many Pennsylvania small businesses should be using in 2025

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Back in February, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration announced that it spent “more than $1 billion with small, small diverse, and veteran-owned…

Gene MarksApril 29, 2025

Philly.com

Local experts share their advice for getting venture capital

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) According to an end-of-year report from research firm Pitchbook, venture capital investments globally rose 5.4% in 2024 to $386.5…

Gene MarksApril 1, 2025