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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

Two big challenges facing Philly small businesses in 2023 and what to do about them

(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

Philly.com

What happens to a family-owned business when the owner dies?

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) More than half of U.S. small businesses are owned by people over the age of 50, according…

Gene MarksDecember 20, 2022

Philly.com

3 places for small businesses to get free help in Philly

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Did someone say free? Yes, you read it. And if you’re the owner of a small business…

Gene MarksNovember 15, 2022

Philly.com

Philly area businesses embrace Halloween parades and promos to boost marketing and sales

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) When it comes to sales, the holiday season is usually the most important time of the year…

Gene MarksOctober 26, 2022

Philly.com

Your small-business website can’t be out of date. Here’s what to know about design, search engines, and more.

(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) According to a study earlier this year from digital marketing firm UpCity, approximately 70% of small businesses…

Gene MarksAugust 30, 2022

Philly.com

Two Philly entrepreneurs prove that buying an online business may be better than starting one

(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) More people are working from home now than ever. Many are looking to supplement their income with…

Gene MarksAugust 23, 2022

Philly.com

Want to start a business in Philly? Make sure you know the rules.

(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) There’s no shortage of advice from experts and entrepreneurs to help you start up a business. Have…

Gene MarksJuly 28, 2022

Philly.com

Here’s how small business owners can manage their finances as interest rates go up

(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Two weeks ago the Federal Reserve announced a 75-basis point increase in a key interest rate:its Federal…

Gene MarksJune 27, 2022

Washington Times

Philly small businesses: It’s time to kick out District Attorney Larry Krasner

(This article originally appeared in the Washington Times) To the voters of San Francisco on behalf of the small businesses in Philadelphia, I say: We…

Gene MarksJune 14, 2022