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Entrepreneur

15 Things About Running A Small Business in 2026 That Are The Same as 2006

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Mobile apps. The internet. E-commerce. Global reach. Social media. AI. Drones. There’s no shortage of forces that have reshaped business over…

Gene MarksMay 6, 2026

Entrepreneur

Why I Cancelled a Candidate’s Interview 15 Minutes Before It Started

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways A last-minute complication before a scheduled interview highlighted how candidates handle unexpected problems in real time. The situation…

Gene MarksMarch 11, 2026

Philly.com

Why your small business needs an AI policy

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) It’s no secret that the use of both generative and agentic AI will proliferate over the next few years…

Gene MarksNovember 25, 2025

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

Forbes

A Successful Tech Venture Capitalist Shares Thoughts On Enterprise AI

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) Run a business? Want to learn what enterprise AI is coming that will impact your business? Then do what I…

Gene MarksDecember 31, 2024

Guardian

Having good manners in the office doesn’t need a policy

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Excuse my ignorance, but I thought etiquette guides had gone the same way as spats and suspenders. An anachronistic…

Gene MarksOctober 20, 2024

Philly.com

What small businesses need to know about ADA violations

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Lawsuits filed against small businesses that are accused of violating the Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA are growing in number.…

Gene MarksOctober 8, 2024

Forbes

Business Tech Roundup: Google Drive Is About To Get Much Better At Video And Searc

(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 MarksMarch 10, 2024

Podcasts

Reshaping HR Norms to Meet New Workplace Needs

Employers face an ongoing labor shortage, compounded by the Great Resignation, and need new approaches to recruiting, retaining, and managing employees today. So says Jack…

Gene MarksFebruary 16, 2022

Entrepreneur

An Employee Is Awarded $91,000 Because Her Employer Wouldn’t Buy Her a Headset

(This post originally appeared on Entrepreneur) Australians are known to be easy going, fun and adventurous. But that doesn't mean that they don't value safety.

Gene MarksFebruary 8, 2021