(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) According to an end-of-year report from research firm Pitchbook, venture capital investments globally rose 5.4% in 2024 to $386.5…
Gene MarksApril 1, 2025
(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) U.S. stock prices have significantly dropped over the past week and — thanks to changing government policies and other factors…
Gene MarksMarch 18, 2025
(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Now that it’s tax season, a lot of business owners are considering whether to use a tax preparation software…
Gene MarksMarch 11, 2025
(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
(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
(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) Most experts agree that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), under the second Trump administration, will continue…
Gene MarksFebruary 18, 2025
(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Sales of businesses are picking up, according to the quarterly Insight Report from BizBuySell, an online marketplace of businesses for sale.…
Gene MarksFebruary 12, 2025
(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) In the early weeks of the second Trump administration, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has increased activity, including in the Philadelphia…
Gene MarksFebruary 5, 2025
(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Are Philadelphia-area businesses immune to the natural disasters experienced by their counterparts in Los Angeles, North Carolina, Florida and…
Gene MarksJanuary 28, 2025