(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Are you thinking of making a few extra bucks by being an Airbnb host? You aren’t alone. Philadelphia had…
Gene MarksJuly 30, 2025
(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Many small nonprofit organizations in the Philadelphia region have traditionally received federal funding to help their operations, and they’ve…
Gene MarksJuly 1, 2025
(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Ashraf Khalil, the owner of iCreate Cafe in Pottstown, flies a rainbow flag outside the business as a clear message: “You’re…
Gene MarksJune 11, 2025
(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
(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
(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Are you traveling through the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) for business? I’m a frequent business traveler, so I do so more…
Gene MarksJanuary 14, 2025
(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Small Business Saturday, a promotion-turned-tradition created by American Express in 2010, is on Nov. 30, and many are hoping that sales…
Gene MarksNovember 19, 2024
(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
(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