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Philly.com

Small businesses, don’t expect tariff relief anytime soon

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) The U.S. Supreme Court dealt a blow to President Donald Trump’s tariff plan last week. But if you’re a small-business…

Gene MarksFebruary 24, 2026

Forbes

Small Business Technology News: How Will ChatGPT Ads Actually Work?

(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 MarksFebruary 22, 2026

Forbes

Washington Wants To Teach Small Businesses AI. That’s Not How This Works.

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) A new bi-partisan bill proposed in the Senate aims to provide AI training for small businesses. It’s called the AI For…

Gene MarksFebruary 18, 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

Guardian

Even amid rising economic uncertainty, now is not the time to hug your job

After all the employee protests over the past few years — the “great resignations”, the “quiet quittings”, the “bare-minimum Mondays” and “coffee badgings” — we…

Gene MarksFebruary 15, 2026

Forbes

Small Business Technology News: AI Models That Are Better Than ChatGPT

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

Gene MarksFebruary 14, 2026

Entrepreneur

How Will the Economy Perform in 2026? These 7 People Will Tell You.

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways What executives are seeing inside their businesses right now. Why on-the-ground data can tell a different story than…

Gene MarksFebruary 11, 2026

Philly.com

Expecting a big tax refund? One missing detail could freeze your money for weeks

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Thanks to new changes in the tax law caused by 2025’s One Big Beautiful Bill — specifically with regard…

Gene MarksFebruary 10, 2026

Guardian

Thinking of trashing a small business on social media? Please, think again

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) A viral Reddit post mocks a $22 grilled cheese sandwich and helps to sink a Bay Area shop. A restaurant…

Gene MarksFebruary 8, 2026

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Small Business Technology News: Coming Soon: An Apple IPhone With Unrivaled Battery Life

(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 MarksFebruary 8, 2026