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The Hill

Is there really an ‘affordability’ crisis?

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) I love to eat out, but man is it expensive! I feel like you can’t get a decent dinner…

Gene MarksJanuary 19, 2026

Washington Times

2026 will be a strong year for most small businesses

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) I think I understand why surveys from the National Federation of Independent Businesses, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Bank…

Gene MarksJanuary 2, 2026

Philly.com

A major government reporting requirement for small businesses got held up in court. Here’s what to do next.

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) If you run a small business, you’ve probably been hearing about new filing requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act.…

Gene MarksDecember 17, 2024

Philly.com

A new overtime rule has been stayed by a federal court. What should employers do?

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Overtime compensation rules are changing — again — but this time they’re going in reverse. In April, the Biden…

Gene MarksDecember 3, 2024

Entrepreneur

The Government Is Forcing Business Owners to Share Personal Data or Get Fined $10,000 — So Why Don’t More People Know About It?

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways The deadline is fast approaching, and many business leaders don’t even know it. I frequently speak to groups…

Gene MarksOctober 31, 2024

The Hill

How to get around the FTC’s non-compete ban

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) It’s funny to me what regulations catch the attention of the small- and mid-sized business owners who are my…

Gene MarksMay 13, 2024