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The Hill

The one metric that matters when predicting a recession

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) Every day I get bombarded with economic information from well-meaning economists who are trying to predict whether or…

Gene MarksApril 18, 2023

Philly.com

How to train your employees on anything from language skills to leadership, while Pa. foots 75% of the bill

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Pennsylvania has programs to help its local business owners identify opportunities around workforce, education, training, and economic…

Gene MarksApril 18, 2023

client posts

A Bigin Deep Dive: Why choose Bigin by Zoho as your small business CRM?

If you’re researching a customer relationship management (CRM) system for your company you’ve probably already run into Bigin, the small business CRM application made by…

Gene MarksApril 18, 2023

Guardian

It sounds like science fiction but it’s not: AI can financially destroy your business

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Everyone seems to be worried about the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) these days. Even technology leaders…

Gene MarksApril 9, 2023

The Hill

The diversity, equity and inclusion backlash, explained

(This column originally appeared on The Hill) When George Floyd was murdered, many Americans wanted to do something. Some protested; others pushed to defund the…

Gene MarksApril 5, 2023

Washington Times

Companies nationwide being hit with tsunami of regulations

(This column originally appeared in the Washington Times) According to the National Federation of Independent Businesses, small-business optimism is now at its lowest level in…

Gene MarksApril 4, 2023

Philly.com

Bosses play a big role in employees’ mental health. Here’s how they can support workers.

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) According to a recent Gallup poll, nearly one-fifth of U.S. workers rate their mental health as fair…

Gene MarksApril 4, 2023

Accounting Today

The Succession Advisor: Are NDAs worth it?

(This column originally appeared in Accounting Today) You’re preparing to potentially put your business up for sale and now you’ve reached a critical moment: bringing…

Gene MarksMarch 31, 2023

Philly.com

How Philly-area businesses and startups can tap into $584M in new federal funding

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Millions in federal funding is earmarked for Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware to help small businesses. But…

Gene MarksMarch 28, 2023

Guardian

Consider yourself lucky if your small business worked with Silicon Valley Bank

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) If your business banked with Silicon Valley Bank then count yourself as very, very lucky. Yes, your bank…

Gene MarksMarch 26, 2023