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Forbes

On AI: Exactly How Private And Secure Is Your Company’s Data On ChatGPT?

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) According to a survey recently released from Cox Communications (a client of my firm), two-thirds of small business owners invested in AI…

Gene MarksJune 4, 2024

Philly.com

Military veterans who want to become entrepreneurs can find financial support, training, and other resources in the Philly area

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) The Department of Labor recently reported that 17.9 million men and women are veterans of the U.S. military, with approximately 200,000 entering…

Gene MarksJune 4, 2024

The Hill

How trustworthy are our jobs reports?

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job openings are now at about 8.5 million, significantly down from the 12.2…

Gene MarksMay 31, 2024

Philly.com

Business owners can avoid a $10,000 government fee by complying with new transparency law

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) A new law may require business owners to share more information with the federal government — and if you…

Gene MarksMay 21, 2024

Washington Times

Restaurant owners indicate stronger support for Trump

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) A recent informal poll at a National Restaurant Association conference revealed this bit of non-news: By a 2-to-1 margin, the…

Gene MarksMay 14, 2024

Philly.com

TikTok ban could harm small businesses in Philly and beyond

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) President Joe Biden signed new legislation in April that would effectively ban TikTok unless the owners divest from the platform. Many experts believe…

Gene MarksMay 13, 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

Guardian

Your office software is not the problem – you are

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Hating on office software is one of modern life’s favorite pastimes. Expenses, time off, hiring – every…

Gene MarksMay 12, 2024

Guardian

What is a US small business? One owner explains

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Last week was National Small Business Week, which went virtually unnoticed by most business owners who were busy working. The Small…

Gene MarksMay 5, 2024

Philly.com

How business owners can prepare for the FTC’s noncompete ruling to go into effect

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) The Federal Trade Commission issued a rule last week that will effectively eliminate the use of noncompete agreements. The change will…

Gene MarksApril 29, 2024