(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Recreational use of marijuana is legal in New Jersey. However, marijuana is allowed only for medicinal purposes…
Gene MarksSeptember 29, 2022
(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Over the last few years, major corporations have announced new diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at their…
Gene MarksSeptember 18, 2022
(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) According to a study earlier this year from digital marketing firm UpCity, approximately 70% of small businesses…
Gene MarksAugust 30, 2022
(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) More people are working from home now than ever. Many are looking to supplement their income with…
Gene MarksAugust 23, 2022
(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) The Inflation Reduction Act — which was signed into law by President Joe Biden on Tuesday —…
Gene MarksAugust 17, 2022
(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) U.S. Commerce Department data have shown that businesses owned by people of color are less likely than…
Gene MarksAugust 9, 2022
Finding employees is only half the battle for small businesses. Retaining them is just as important.
(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Finding employees has been a major challenge for small businesses in this tight labor market. As I…
Gene MarksAugust 6, 2022
(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) There’s no shortage of advice from experts and entrepreneurs to help you start up a business. Have…
Gene MarksJuly 28, 2022
(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) If your business, like mine, uses independent contractors, then new rules in the works at the Department…
Gene MarksJuly 19, 2022