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Guardian

Top US economists are often wrong – should we trust their predictions?

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) They’re Ivy-League educated, brilliant academic minds and experienced in the ways of markets, governments, data and statistics.…

Gene MarksNovember 19, 2023

Philly.com

The lucrative employee retention tax credit was suspended by the IRS due to questionable claims.

Here’s what small businesses need to know. (This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) Thanks to the potential windfall involved, many unscrupulous firms have…

Gene MarksSeptember 26, 2023

Guardian

A US debt default could crush small businesses. So what can we do?

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) The US is careening towards a debt crisis the likes of which we haven’t seensince 2011 when Barack…

Gene MarksMay 21, 2023

The Hill

Why businesses angry about Biden’s new COVID-19 plan need to stop complaining

(This article originally appeared in The Hill) When President Biden announced his six-part plan to counter the continuing COVID-19 spread late last week, I immediately…

Gene MarksSeptember 14, 2021

Philly.com

How small businesses in the Philly area can find that most precious resource: employees

(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Small businesses are dealing with many problems right now, includingrising prices,supply chain issues and the continued uncertainty…

Gene MarksSeptember 13, 2021

Guardian

Lifting Mask Mandates In Texas Has Caused Conflicts For Small Businesses

(This article originally appeared in The Guardian) I spent a few weeks in Florida this past January, right in the middle of the pandemic. Florida…

Gene MarksMarch 10, 2021

Philly.com

What Sole Proprietors And Freelancers Need To Know About Scoring PPP Loans

(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Even if your “workforce” consists of you and your dog, you can still get a Paycheck Protection…

Gene MarksMarch 10, 2021

Washington Times

Four Big Reasons Why Small Businesses Are About To Boom

(This post originally appeared in the Washington Times) Do small businesses need another stimulus? I guess that depends on the business you are in. Some…

Gene MarksMarch 8, 2021

Washington Times

Here is what small businesses fear most about a Joe Biden presidency

(This post originally appeared on The Washington Times) When you add up the numbers, President Trump actually received more popular votes in the swing states

Gene MarksNovember 12, 2020