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Guardian

Trump tariff refunds are actually happening — and businesses should pay attention

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) When the supreme court struck down Donald Trump’s tariffs, many small importers assumed any refunds would be tied up in bureaucracy for…

Gene MarksMay 11, 2026

Washington Times

U.S. manufacturing revival may have already arrived

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) I have one manufacturing client in New Jersey and another in Georgia, both of whom are expanding their businesses. “We have…

Gene MarksMay 5, 2026

Daily Herald

The biggest challenges Chicago area small businesses are facing this year

(This column originally appeared in The Daily Herald) Chicago area small businesses are used to uncertainty and dealing with many challenges. This year is no exception.…

Gene MarksMay 3, 2026

Washington Times

Do not trust small business surveys

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) Every time I read something about businesses and the economy, it’s generally because a new survey is making…

Gene MarksApril 6, 2026

The Hill

Despite all the economic doom and gloom, US small businesses are doing just fine

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) It’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that the economy is not doing well under the current…

Gene MarksMarch 12, 2026

Philly.com

Local small businesses are also struggling with affordability. Here’s how they’re coping.

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Many small- and midsize-business owners don’t think the economy is booming. In a recent survey of 800 small- and midsize-business owners…

Gene MarksMarch 10, 2026

Guardian

Waiting on a tariff refund after Trump’s duties were struck down? Don’t bother

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Now that the Supreme Court has found that the Donald Trump exceeded his authority to levy tariffs, the…

Gene MarksMarch 1, 2026

Philly.com

Small businesses, don’t expect tariff relief anytime soon

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) The U.S. Supreme Court dealt a blow to President Donald Trump’s tariff plan last week. But if you’re a small-business…

Gene MarksFebruary 24, 2026

Guardian

US small businesses are doing fine. Don’t believe me? Look at the numbers

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Regardless of all the challenges they face, small businesses have been doing pretty well in this country across the…

Gene MarksJanuary 25, 2026

The Hill

Is there really an ‘affordability’ crisis?

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) I love to eat out, but man is it expensive! I feel like you can’t get a decent dinner…

Gene MarksJanuary 19, 2026