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How some small companies are responding to the demand for more mental health benefits

(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Getting help for your mental health no longer carries a stigma. And small employers are taking notice.…

Gene MarksApril 20, 2022

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Small businesses need to consider these actions now to lower 2022 taxes

(This article originally appearerd in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Did you, like me, grumble at the amount of taxes you had to pay this past year?…

Gene MarksApril 13, 2022

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Small-business tips to succeed on Facebook: Know your audience, commit resources, and be genuine

(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Facebook has certainly been taking its lumps lately. Meta, its parent, announced recently that the social media…

Gene MarksMarch 28, 2022

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Small business owners will see that higher energy costs will hit way beyond gasoline

(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Thanks to the skyrocketing price of oil — from about $21 a barrel in April, 2020 to…

Gene MarksMarch 14, 2022

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For International Women’s Day, Philly’s female entrepreneurs lean on each other

(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Women entrepreneurs have it tougher. But things are changing. Today, there are more than double the number…

Gene MarksMarch 8, 2022

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Small businesses should consider a four-day workweek this year in a tight labor market

(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) When I bring up the idea of a “ four-day workweek” to my clients, particularly those over…

Gene MarksFebruary 28, 2022

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Philly artists use blockchain to make money in digital art

(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Want to try to make money? Maybe it’s time to create or buy or sell NFTs. Many…

Gene MarksFebruary 22, 2022

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What mobile apps are popular with Philly small businesses this year?

(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Josh Davidson is the owner of ChopDawg, a software development company based in Philadelphia. For him, like…

Gene MarksFebruary 14, 2022

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For small businesses needing tax refunds, it’s critical to file early this year

(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquier) The tax filing season officially opened late last month and already theInternal Revenue Service is warning individuals…

Gene MarksFebruary 8, 2022

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These three big firms help underserved-ownership businesses in Philadelphia with money, education and connections

(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Last year, the Federal Reserve issued a study that focused on firms owned by people of color.…

Gene MarksFebruary 1, 2022