(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) While flowers and brunch remain among the most popular items this Mother’s Day, almost a third of…
Gene MarksMay 10, 2023
(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) To honor Women’s History Month in March, President Joe Biden hosted a summit for women entrepreneurs where…
Gene MarksApril 27, 2023
(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Pennsylvania has programs to help its local business owners identify opportunities around workforce, education, training, and economic…
Gene MarksApril 18, 2023
(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Even before the pandemic, running a restaurant was a complicated business. Since COVID-19, it’s become even harder.…
Gene MarksApril 13, 2023
(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) According to a recent Gallup poll, nearly one-fifth of U.S. workers rate their mental health as fair…
Gene MarksApril 4, 2023
(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Millions in federal funding is earmarked for Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware to help small businesses. But…
Gene MarksMarch 28, 2023
(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) In the aftermath of Silicon Valley Bank’s bankruptcy — and troubles reported by a handful of other…
Gene MarksMarch 21, 2023
(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is giving away free marketing services to small business owners…
Gene MarksMarch 14, 2023
(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Taxes are one of the most significant expenses for most small businesses so when the government changes…
Gene MarksMarch 7, 2023