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The Hill

The Fed finally cut interest rates — but let’s not get too excited just yet

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) This week, the Federal Reserve announced a cut of 50 basis points (or half a percentage point) in the federal funds…

Gene MarksSeptember 20, 2024

Philly.com

Accounting software can affect every part of a business. Local experts share tips on choosing the right system.

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Accounting software has evolved over the past two decades, becoming mostly cloud-based, very customizable and easier to implement. But…

Gene MarksSeptember 17, 2024

Guardian

Skip the lemonade stand: let kids be kids not mini-entrepreneurs

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Would you eat ice-cream or cookies baked in some kid’s kitchen? Or drink a cup of lemonade made and…

Gene MarksSeptember 15, 2024

Forbes

This Two Minute Video From Google Shows How AI Will Soon Turn Your Company Upside Down

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) Whenever a client asks me how AI is going to impact their business I always do the same thing: point…

Gene MarksSeptember 15, 2024

Forbes

Business Tech Roundup: The iPhone 16 Pro Is “Ridiculously Overpowered”

Here are five things in tech that happened this week and how they affect your business. Did you miss them? 1 — iPhone 16 Pro…

Gene MarksSeptember 15, 2024

Philly.com

Succeeding on Etsy isn’t easy. Here’s how three local sellers do it.

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Many entrepreneurs are finding that online marketplaces, like Etsy, are a great way to create new businesses — or…

Gene MarksSeptember 10, 2024

Guardian

Harris plans to help small businesses — but she’s targeting the wrong ones

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Kamala Harris has announced initiatives to help small businesses in the US. It’s a smart — and welcome — move given…

Gene MarksSeptember 8, 2024

Forbes

Business Tech Roundup: Google’s Custom AI Chatbots Have Arrived

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) 1 — Google’s custom AI chatbots have arrived. Google has launched its newest feature for Gemini subscribers. “Gems” — custom AI…

Gene MarksSeptember 8, 2024

Daily Herald

Transforming 401(k) plans for small businesses: New tax credits, Roth options and more

(This column originally appeared in the Daily Herald) According to a recent study from benefits provider Sharebuilder, only 24% of small businesses offer a 401(k) retirement plan for…

Gene MarksSeptember 5, 2024

Forbes

8 Great AI Business Apps That Probably Won’t Be Around Two Years From Now

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) In 2007 the iPhone’s introduction spawned an avalanche of mobile apps. When OpenAI introduced ChatGPT 3.5 to the public in…

Gene MarksSeptember 4, 2024