(This article originally appeared in The Guardian) There have been more new businesses formed so far this year than ever. Literally ever. A year ago…
Gene MarksNovember 21, 2021
(This article originally appeared in The Guardian) As communities expand, so do eminent domain cases — and the trend is causing big problems for small…
Gene MarksNovember 7, 2021
(This article originally appeared in The Guardian) Sometimes I wish I lived in California. It’s not just the weather or In-N-Out Burgers, it’s simpler than…
Gene MarksOctober 31, 2021
(This article originally appeared in The Guardian) We’re in the midst of a severe labor shortage and a reluctance among many people to return to…
Gene MarksOctober 17, 2021
(This article originally appeared in The Guardian) Should a small business be responsible for their customers’ behavior? That’s the question the owners of La Fogata…
Gene MarksOctober 3, 2021
(This article originally appeared in The Guardian) You’ve heard of ransomware? Now you’ve got to worry about “smishing”. Smishing is a relatively new form of…
Gene MarksSeptember 19, 2021
(This article originally appeared in The Guardian) This may come as a shock to some but there’s a different minimum wage for restaurant employees than…
Gene MarksSeptember 12, 2021
(This article originally appeared in The Guardian) Ben Cardin comes from a family of small business owners. His grandfather, who emigrated to the US from…
Gene MarksSeptember 5, 2021
(This article originally appeared in The Guardian) There are plenty of vaccines available but, as it turns out, not everyone wants to get vaccinated. And…
Gene MarksAugust 29, 2021