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Philly.com

How your small business can profit from this summer’s events

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) With more than half a million visitors expected in Philadelphia in a couple weeks for the FIFA World Cup,…

Gene MarksJune 3, 2026

Philly.com

Philly business owners could save thousands with this little-known resource

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) If you own a business in Philadelphia and you’re looking for financing, one little known resource is the Philadelphia Industrial…

Gene MarksFebruary 17, 2026

Philly.com

More business owners are selling, but uncertainty continues

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) More small businesses are being sold, a new report says, but they’re selling for less as some companies’ financials…

Gene MarksNovember 11, 2025

Philly.com

A Pennsylvania mentorship program aims to help small businesses get government work

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Getting projects from the commonwealth can be challenging for many small businesses. But a mentoring program from Pennsylvania’s Department…

Gene MarksOctober 14, 2025

Washington Times

Small businesses are thriving under Trump

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) Tariffs. Inflation. Labor shortages. Interest rates. Tech challenges. Economic uncertainty. These are all issues that small businesses are…

Gene MarksJuly 31, 2025

Philly.com

What’s in the new tax bill for small businesses

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) The GOP’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is working its way through Congress, and small business owners should be paying attention.…

Gene MarksMay 28, 2025

The Hill

Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ is going to be a big ugly problem for small business

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) Last week, CNBC and “Shark Tank” celebrity Kevin O’Leary voiced his disapproval of a provision included in the House GOP’s tax…

Gene MarksMay 27, 2025

Entrepreneur

4 Ways To Eliminate (Or Significantly Reduce) Your Tax Bill

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways Pay your employees more Start an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Buy equipment Borrow against your property instead…

Gene MarksApril 3, 2025

Philly.com

TurboTax or a CPA this tax season? How small-business owners can make the right call.

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Now that it’s tax season, a lot of business owners are considering whether to use a tax preparation software…

Gene MarksMarch 11, 2025

Philly.com

Small business optimism is high, but significant challenges lie ahead

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Small business optimism is at a six-year high, according to a new report from the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB).…

Gene MarksJanuary 21, 2025