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Guardian

Why are small businesses hiring fewer people? It’s complicated

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Small businesses are hiring fewer people. It’s a worrying trend given that in the US small businesses…

Gene MarksMarch 17, 2024

Guardian

Your business could lose money by not updating ancient software. Here’s why

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Clunky, old tech is costing the US a fortune. According to a recent column in the Wall Street Journal,…

Gene MarksMarch 10, 2024

Forbes

From Promise To Frustration: A Candid Review Of OpenAI’s GPT Store For Business Owners

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) This past January OpenAI launched its new GPT Store, a marketplace of apps similar to Apple's App Store,…

Gene MarksMarch 1, 2024

Philly.com

Business owners face unique challenges when going through a divorce. Here’s what you should know.

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) Although research varies, it is estimated that anywhere between 40% and 50% of marriages end in divorce.…

Gene MarksFebruary 28, 2024

Philly.com

Everything you need to know about choosing an accountant during tax season

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) It’s tax season and many small-business owners are probably spending more time with their accountant than they…

Gene MarksFebruary 20, 2024

Guardian

Take the money and run? I tested X’s paid-promotion model, and it was woeful

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) I run a small business. My company sells customer relationship management (CRM) software to other businesses. I’m…

Gene MarksFebruary 17, 2024

Accounting Today

Pricing your CoPilot, and other tech stories you may have missed

(This column originally appeared in Accounting Today) Microsoft makes two moves in AI — which isn’t likely to replace financial advisors, we’re told — and…

Gene MarksAugust 17, 2023

Philly.com

8 tax credits that you didn’t know can save your small business a lot of money

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Deductions are great, but tax credits are way better. Why? Because a tax deduction reduces the income…

Gene MarksAugust 15, 2023

Forbes

Small Business Tech Roundup: Google Goes After DocuSign And Adobe

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

Gene MarksAugust 13, 2023

The Hill

The economy is strong, but small businesses are as pessimistic as ever. Here’s why.

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) I don’t care how people spin it, but the economy is pretty good right now for most small…

Gene MarksAugust 9, 2023