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Entrepreneur

A ‘Trusted’ Employee Stole $90,000 From a Company Now on The Brink of Collapse. Here’s 1 Simple Thing You Can Do to Avoid a Similar Fate

This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur A newspaper in Eugene, Oregon was recently forced to stop printing. Was it because of a downturn in…

Gene MarksJanuary 24, 2024

Philly.com

Besides PPP, there’s another forgivable loan program for small businesses thanks to the new stimulus bill

(This post originally appeared on Philly.com) During the summer, I wrote about a little-known clause in the CARES Act

Gene MarksJanuary 6, 2021

Guardian

Positive signs for pandemic-hit small business – but more stimulus still needed

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) It’s been a very difficult year for many small businesses. But, according to data collected

Gene MarksSeptember 17, 2020

Philly.com

PPP loans hide a hidden kicker: A big tax bill.

(This post originally appeared on Philly.com) The federal Paycheck Protection Program was, by most accounts, instrumental in helping to provide money

Gene MarksSeptember 15, 2020

Guardian

Of course there was PPP fraud, but the program was a crucial lifeline

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) Now that the paycheck protection program (PPP) has ended, there’s a new story evolving.

Gene MarksSeptember 13, 2020

Guardian

The Senate’s stimulus proposal looks good for small businesses

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) The Republican-controlled Senate released its proposal for further aiding small businesses during this unprecedented downturn caused by the…

Gene MarksJuly 29, 2020

Uncategorized Washington Times

The media’s portrayal of small businesses closing is insulting

(This post originally appeared on The Washington Times) Recently, financial services firm Lending Tree published a report that gravely warned

Gene MarksJuly 27, 2020

Philly.com

Small-business owners skipping PPP loans could be making a big mistake

(This post originally appeared on Philly.com) The Aug. 8 deadline for applying for a Paycheck Protection Program loan is quickly approaching

Gene MarksJuly 20, 2020

Philly.com

A little known clause in the CARES Act can mean big savings for some small businesses

(This post originally appeared on Philly.com) When the CARES Act was passed back in late March, much attention was paid to the relief given to…

Gene MarksJune 29, 2020

Entrepreneur

Why Is Comedian Jim Gaffigan Gratefully Eating Garbage?

(This post originally appeared on Entrepreneur) Jim Gaffigan, the well-known comic and actor, is eating garbage. And he’s grateful for the chance.

Gene MarksJune 22, 2020