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The Hill

Sick of credit card swipe fees? Blame businesses, not the banks.

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) As a consumer, I have finally hit the wall when it comes to “swipe fees” on credit cards. That…

Gene MarksJune 10, 2026

Entrepreneur

I’m a Business Consultant Who’s Seen the Best Advice Fail Companies — Here’s What Goes Wrong

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways Most companies don’t fail because of bad advice — they fail because leaders don’t consistently execute the good…

Gene MarksMay 29, 2026

Philly.com

Despite challenges in 2025, Philly-area small businesses remain resilient and optimistic

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) From inflation to tariffs to labor shortages, small businesses in Philadelphia have faced many challenges in 2025. But…

Gene MarksNovember 18, 2025

Forbes

Small Business Technology News: Windows 10 Support Ends, Gemini Adds A Great New Feature, Xero Automates Accounts Payable

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) Here are five things in small business technology news that happened this week and how they affect your business. Did…

Gene MarksOctober 19, 2025

Forbes

For Restaurants, Slang AI Is A Great Example Of An AI Platform Using Voice Recognition For ROI

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) As we head into a new year, many business owners are still wondering if AI actually has real value for…

Gene MarksOctober 2, 2025

Guardian

Here’s a tip: eliminate US tipping culture and pay people a living wage

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) I’m here in Las Vegas for a conference where I just paid $7 for a cup of coffee and…

Gene MarksSeptember 14, 2025

Guardian

Life’s tough for small business owners, but forced tipping is a bad idea

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) A restaurant in Hyde Park, Ohio, called Dutch’s has this on its bills: “We offer living wages to…

Gene MarksNovember 27, 2022

Forbes

The Next iPhone Promises A Much Longer Battery Life…And Other Small Business Tech News This Week

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) Here are five things in technology that happened this past week and how they affect your business. Did you…

Gene MarksSeptember 11, 2022

Forbes

Four New Microsoft Surface Computers Plus A Folding Phone…And Other Small Business Tech

(This article originally appeared in Forbes) Here are five things in technology that happened this past week and how they affect your business. Did you…

Gene MarksSeptember 26, 2021

Podcasts

Here’s What You Need to Know about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund

For the thousands of restaurants in this country that have already been stretched to their limits, surviving the next few months of this pandemic is…

Gene MarksMay 8, 2021