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Guardian

Why a modest US interest rate rise won’t change much for most businesses

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) With the appointment of a new Federal Reserve chair, the latest concern is that interest rates will go…

Gene MarksJuly 20, 2026

Philly.com

Philly business owners could save thousands with this little-known resource

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) If you own a business in Philadelphia and you’re looking for financing, one little known resource is the Philadelphia Industrial…

Gene MarksFebruary 17, 2026

Philly.com

These Trump executive orders have the greatest impact on local small businesses. Here’s what to do.

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Since taking office in late January, President Donald Trump has issued more than 70 executive orders (EOs) But which will have the most…

Gene MarksMarch 4, 2025

The Hill

The Fed finally cut interest rates — but let’s not get too excited just yet

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) This week, the Federal Reserve announced a cut of 50 basis points (or half a percentage point) in the federal funds…

Gene MarksSeptember 20, 2024

Daily Herald

Everything you need to know about Small Business Administration loans

(This column originally appeared in The Daily Herald) With interest rates and the cost of borrowing so high, many small businesses are finding it harder to…

Gene MarksJuly 16, 2024

Philly.com

‘Historically disadvantaged’ businesses in Philly are eligible for another round of $50,000 zero-interest forgivable loans

(This column originally appeared in The Philadelphia Inquirer) Twenty “historically disadvantaged” Philly businesses will be chosen to receive $50,000 zero-interest forgivable loans to help them…

Gene MarksJuly 9, 2024

Philly.com

3 small business loans you can get, even if you weren’t impacted by the I-95 collapse

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Last month, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it would be providing low-interest loans to…

Gene MarksJuly 11, 2023

Daily Herald

Thanks to a slowing economy, SBA loans have been growing in popularity

(This column originally appeared in the Daily Herald) As interest rates continue to increase and fears of a recession loom, it is becoming harder for…

Gene MarksMarch 19, 2023

Entrepreneur

10 Places You Can Get a Loan In 2023

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As I write this, commercial interest rates — the rate businesses…

Gene MarksJanuary 7, 2023

Guardian

Two tax credits in the Covid stimulus could save your business thousands

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) While a lot of attention has been given to the recent renewal of the paycheck protection program, there…

Gene MarksFebruary 7, 2021