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Philly.com

These Philly-area small businesses are worried about the impact of tariffs

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) While we wait to see the resolution of President Donald Trump’s tariff demands on the European Union, Canada, Mexico, China…

Gene MarksMay 20, 2025

Guardian

This pause in the trade war will be brief. Small businesses, plan accordingly

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Donald Trump’s massive Chinese tariffs are on pause. The media debated. Wall Street rejoiced. Many of my clients breathed…

Gene MarksMay 18, 2025

The Hill

If you’re still relying on Chinese suppliers, you’d better come up with a new plan

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) If you’re running a business and you have overseas transactions with customers and suppliers in Europe, South America,…

Gene MarksApril 14, 2025

Guardian

Worried about your stock market savings as Trump tariffs wreak havoc? Don’t panic

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) This week was enough to make anyone worried about their stock marketsavings. As a certified public accountant, I…

Gene MarksApril 14, 2025

Philly.com

A small-business guide to avoiding and managing tariff costs

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Are you upset about tariffs? Many of my clients are. But the smartest business owners I know…

Gene MarksApril 8, 2025

Guardian

Small business owners seem to feel fine in the chaotic Trump era. Why?

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) It may seem crazy out there, but small business owners are feeling fine. According to PNC Bank, 78% are optimistic about prospects…

Gene MarksMarch 16, 2025

The Hill

‘No pain, no gain’ is the motto of the new Trump economy

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) Why is President Trump starting trade wars with our largest trading partners? Why does he risk inflation, recession and a stock market…

Gene MarksMarch 14, 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

These Trump executive orders have the greatest impact on local small businesses. Here’s what to do.

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Since taking office in late January, President Donald Trump has issued more than 70 executive orders (EOs) But which will have the most…

Gene MarksMarch 4, 2025

Philly.com

How to delay, or even avoid, tariffs on a small business

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) The impact of President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs is fluid, but even so, businesses can take steps now to limit…

Gene MarksFebruary 25, 2025