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Philly.com

How your small business can profit from this summer’s events

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) With more than half a million visitors expected in Philadelphia in a couple weeks for the FIFA World Cup,…

Gene MarksJune 3, 2026

Guardian

Thinking of trashing a small business on social media? Please, think again

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) A viral Reddit post mocks a $22 grilled cheese sandwich and helps to sink a Bay Area shop. A restaurant…

Gene MarksFebruary 8, 2026

Entrepreneur

No Politics. No Exceptions. Why I Banned Political Talk at My Company

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways Allowing political expression at work can create tension, discomfort and division among employees. A strict no-politics policy…

Gene MarksOctober 8, 2025

Accounting Today

Load up on laptops, and other tech stories you may have missed

(This column originally appeared in Accounting Today) 1. Need a new laptop? Buy it now Tech manufacturer Acer recently announced its plans to increase laptop prices…

Gene MarksMarch 13, 2025

Philly.com

Small business owners can use LinkedIn to get more customers, according to Philly experts

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) LinkedIn has become a recruiting powerhouse, where approximately seven job seekers are hired by employers every minute. But…

Gene MarksNovember 26, 2024

Forbes

Business Tech Roundup: A Fake TikTok Restaurant Is A Hit

Here are five things in tech that happened this week and how they affect your business. Did you miss them? 1 — One of TikTok’s…

Gene MarksAugust 25, 2024

Forbes

Business Tech Roundup: Yes, Google Monopolizes Search

(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 them?…

Gene MarksAugust 11, 2024

Guardian

Chevrolet dealership’s The Office-inspired TikTok series goes viral

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) A mysterious person leaving miniature ducks around the office. An employee who eats the food at a potluck lunch…

Gene MarksAugust 4, 2024

Philly.com

TikTok ban could harm small businesses in Philly and beyond

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) President Joe Biden signed new legislation in April that would effectively ban TikTok unless the owners divest from the platform. Many experts believe…

Gene MarksMay 13, 2024