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    Financial theft is a growing threat to area small businesses. Here’s how to protect yourself. Philly.com

    Financial theft is a growing threat to area small businesses. Here’s how to protect yourself.

    (This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Employee theft can become a big issue for small businesses. How can you protect your money and your assets?…
    Gene Marks
    Gene MarksJuly 22, 2025
    As DOGE cuts take effect, Philly-area small nonprofits are trying to adapt Philly.com

    As DOGE cuts take effect, Philly-area small nonprofits are trying to adapt

    (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 Marks
    Gene MarksJuly 1, 2025
    How Philadelphia’s LGBTQ-owned companies thrive: Tips from local small business leaders Philly.com

    How Philadelphia’s LGBTQ-owned companies thrive: Tips from local small business leaders

    (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 Marks
    Gene MarksJune 11, 2025
    Local experts share their advice for getting venture capital 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 Marks
    Gene MarksApril 1, 2025
    These Trump executive orders have the greatest impact on local small businesses. Here’s what to do. 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 Marks
    Gene MarksMarch 4, 2025
    Want to travel PHL like a pro? Two frequent business flyers offer advice Philly.com

    Want to travel PHL like a pro? Two frequent business flyers offer advice

    (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 Marks
    Gene MarksJanuary 14, 2025
    How Philly-area businesses are making the most of Small Business Saturday Philly.com

    How Philly-area businesses are making the most of Small Business Saturday

    (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 Marks
    Gene MarksNovember 19, 2024
    Succeeding on Etsy isn’t easy. Here’s how three local sellers do it. 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 Marks
    Gene MarksSeptember 10, 2024
    Two big challenges facing Philly small businesses in 2023 and what to do about them 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 Marks
    Gene MarksDecember 29, 2022
    What happens to a family-owned business when the owner dies? 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 Marks
    Gene MarksDecember 20, 2022
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