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Entrepreneur

15 Things About Running A Small Business in 2026 That Are The Same as 2006

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Mobile apps. The internet. E-commerce. Global reach. Social media. AI. Drones. There’s no shortage of forces that have reshaped business over…

Gene MarksMay 6, 2026

Entrepreneur

Want to Increase Sales? Start With This Weekly Report.

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways A disciplined, weekly-reviewed pipeline report gives business owners a clear, data-driven view of future revenue and potential shortfalls.…

Gene MarksOctober 28, 2025

Forbes

19 AI Tools To Supercharge Your CRM, Sales And Prospecting

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) My company implements CRM applications and over the years I’ve learned that no CRM system can do it all. Which is why…

Gene MarksJune 12, 2025

Guardian

Chevrolet dealership’s The Office-inspired TikTok series goes viral

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) A mysterious person leaving miniature ducks around the office. An employee who eats the food at a potluck lunch…

Gene MarksAugust 4, 2024

Philly.com

How small businesses benefit from partnering with ‘fractional’ executives to boost sales and marketing strategies

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) Thanks to the pandemic, as well as an expanding remote workforce, better online tools, and the desire…

Gene MarksApril 2, 2024

Entrepreneur

To Maximize Your Profits This Black Friday, You Need to Collect More Than Your Customers Dollars

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Black Friday — the day after Thanksgiving — is the biggest shopping day of the year and the…

Gene MarksNovember 14, 2023

Philly.com

Sales jobs are recession proof, but how should employers pay for them?

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Three of the top 10 most recession-proof jobs were in sales, according to a study released earlier…

Gene MarksJune 6, 2023

Philly.com

A Google Business Profile could boost sales for your small business — if you take it seriously

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Many small businesses rely on the internet to attract new customers, and Google is still the primary…

Gene MarksFebruary 7, 2023

Philly.com

Philly area businesses embrace Halloween parades and promos to boost marketing and sales

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) When it comes to sales, the holiday season is usually the most important time of the year…

Gene MarksOctober 26, 2022

Entrepreneur

Did You Really Increase Your Sales This Year? Don’t Be Fooled By Your Financial Statements.

(This article originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I was recently at a client’s offices to review their June…

Gene MarksJuly 25, 2022