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The Hill

Despite all the economic doom and gloom, US small businesses are doing just fine

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) It’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that the economy is not doing well under the current…

Gene MarksMarch 12, 2026

Guardian

Are a record number of mom and pops going bankrupt? Kinda but not really

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Are mom-and-pop stores going bankrupt at historically high levels? That would seem to be the impression you’d get…

Gene MarksJanuary 11, 2026

Philly.com

With stock prices falling, consider ‘tax-loss harvesting’ to stay invested

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) U.S. stock prices have significantly dropped over the past week and — thanks to changing government policies and other factors…

Gene MarksMarch 18, 2025

Guardian

Small business owners seem to feel fine in the chaotic Trump era. Why?

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) It may seem crazy out there, but small business owners are feeling fine. According to PNC Bank, 78% are optimistic about prospects…

Gene MarksMarch 16, 2025

Entrepreneur

3 Major Reasons Why Donald Trump’s Second Term Will Benefit My Business and Increase Profits

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Donald Trump will be the country’s 47th president in January. He comes with a lot of baggage, and there are many reasons…

Gene MarksNovember 12, 2024