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Washington Times

It’s Jill Biden’s Fault

(This column originally appeared in Washington Times) When an executive is asked to move to another city, what do they usually do before making that decision?…

Gene MarksJuly 6, 2024

Guardian

Less work for the same pay won’t fly — but here’s a four-day week that might

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) According to CNN “4-day workweeks may be around the corner. A third of America’s companies are exploring them.” CNBC says: “This US company…

Gene MarksApril 28, 2024

Forbes

Business Tech Roundup: Walmart Rolls Out AI Forklifts

(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 MarksApril 28, 2024

Philly.com

As commercial insurance rates skyrocket, how can business owners keep costs down?

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) Over the last two decades, insurance premiums for commercial properties have steadily increased, costing business owners thousands of dollars to protect…

Gene MarksApril 23, 2024

Philly.com

AI is coming. Here’s how small-business owners can prepare their companies.

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) Artificial Intelligence is a hot topic this year as big tech firms like Google, OpenAI, and Microsoft…

Gene MarksMarch 13, 2024

Forbes

Business Tech Roundup: Google’s Gemini Is Coming For Your Business

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

Gene MarksFebruary 25, 2024

The Hill

Expect big changes for small business under a second Trump presidency

(This column originally in The Hill) There are many who predict that Donald Trump may indeed be our next president. It’s too early to…

Gene MarksFebruary 9, 2024

Philly.com

Coffee sundaes and salon services: How Philly-area businesses are preparing for Valentine’s Day

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) Valentine’s Day is next week, and a few very smart small-business owners in the Philadelphia area are…

Gene MarksFebruary 9, 2024

Entrepreneur

A ‘Trusted’ Employee Stole $90,000 From a Company Now on The Brink of Collapse. Here’s 1 Simple Thing You Can Do to Avoid a Similar Fate

This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur A newspaper in Eugene, Oregon was recently forced to stop printing. Was it because of a downturn in…

Gene MarksJanuary 24, 2024

Philly.com

Getting a bank loan for your business is tougher this year — but not impossible

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) Are high interest rates impacting the ability of small businesses to get a bank loan? Seems so.…

Gene MarksJanuary 24, 2024