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Entrepreneur

15 Things About Running A Small Business in 2026 That Are The Same as 2006

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Mobile apps. The internet. E-commerce. Global reach. Social media. AI. Drones. There’s no shortage of forces that have reshaped business over…

Gene MarksMay 6, 2026

Forbes

Small Business Technology News This Week: Does Microsoft Have “Shoddy” Products?

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) Here are five things in tech that happened this week and how they affect your business. Did you miss them?…

Gene MarksDecember 14, 2025

Philly.com

Succeeding on Etsy isn’t easy. Here’s how three local sellers do it.

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Many entrepreneurs are finding that online marketplaces, like Etsy, are a great way to create new businesses — or…

Gene MarksSeptember 10, 2024

Philly.com

What to do when your customers don’t pay on time

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) According to a recent study, a whopping 93% of businesses experience late payments from customers. Expert Gene…

Gene MarksAugust 22, 2023

Guardian

The writing’s on the wall for the paper check — but I’m still going to miss it

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) In these days of electronic-everything, you’d think that most businesses wouldn’t be using paper checks any more. Consumers…

Gene MarksJanuary 8, 2023

Podcasts

Accepting Digital Payments Can Positively Impact Your Business

41% of customers cite the ease and convenience of digital payments in a new study by PYMNTS.com. Host Gene Marks discusses why small businesses should…

Gene MarksJune 10, 2022