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Philly area businesses embrace Halloween parades and promos to boost marketing and sales

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) When it comes to sales, the holiday season is usually the most important time of the year…

Gene MarksOctober 26, 2022

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New overtime rules are coming from the Department of Labor. Is your business ready?

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Will the amount of overtime compensation that you are required to pay your employees go up soon?…

Gene MarksOctober 18, 2022

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For small businesses, this one document is like ‘having a will.’ Here’s what you need in a buy-sell agreement.

(This column originally appeared in The Philadelphia Inquirer) When a business is started, there’s always plenty of paperwork to complete, such as permits, licenses, articles…

Gene MarksOctober 13, 2022

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How small business owners can offer healthcare to employees without breaking the bank

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) If you’re running a small business you know that the cost of just about everything has gone…

Gene MarksOctober 5, 2022

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As cannabis usage grows, so does the need for employers to revisit their workplace drug policies

(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

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Higher rents and ‘volatility’: Here’s what Philly small businesses should know about leasing

(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) According to a recent survey conducted by business networking platform Alignable, approximately 40% of the more than…

Gene MarksSeptember 23, 2022

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Why small businesses should consider DEI initiatives, too

(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

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Your small-business website can’t be out of date. Here’s what to know about design, search engines, and more.

(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

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Two Philly entrepreneurs prove that buying an online business may be better than starting one

(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

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The Inflation Reduction Act just became law, and gives more money for IRS tax enforcement. Here’s how small businesses can prepare.

(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