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Forbes

6 AI Features You’re Probably Not Using In Microsoft 365 (And Google Workspace)

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) Many of my clients — small and mid-sized businesses — are looking to use AI. But most are confused as…

Gene MarksApril 1, 2026

Philly.com

Where local small-business owners are actually finding talent

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Despite a slowing economy and a softening job market, most small-business owners I know are always looking for talent…

Gene MarksMarch 31, 2026

Guardian

Millions of boomer small business owners will soon retire. Will their companies just disappear?

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Want to buy my business? It’s been very profitable. I’ve run it for more than 25 years. But no,…

Gene MarksMarch 29, 2026

Forbes

Small Business Technology News: Claude Can Now Control Your Computer

(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 MarksMarch 28, 2026

Forbes

Why You Shouldn’t Buy Business Software This Year

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) Earlier in 2026 shares of some of the world’s largest business software companies — including HubSpot, Intuit, Autodesk, Salesforce, Drobox, Adobe and…

Gene MarksMarch 25, 2026

Philly.com

A huge new tax break for start-ups just got even bigger

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Want to save a lot of money on taxes? Then make sure the shares in your business can be…

Gene MarksMarch 24, 2026

Guardian

It’s time to take politics out of the Small Business Administration

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Kelly Loeffler, the new administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA), announced recently that the agency charged with supporting the businesses…

Gene MarksMarch 22, 2026

Forbes

Small Business Tech News: Google Maps Gets A Big AI Upgrade

(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 MarksMarch 21, 2026

Forbes

AI Digital Humans Are Coming, And Could Be The “Front Door” For Most Businesses

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) Bots on phones. Bots on chats. Bots by email. But how about a real life AI human? It’s happening right…

Gene MarksMarch 16, 2026

Guardian

AI could give us our lives back — if we don’t blow it

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) The other day I pulled into the parking lot of a client’s offices and in the spot next to…

Gene MarksMarch 15, 2026