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Trump’s economy stronger than the headlines suggest

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) Worried about the economy? Don’t be. Here’s why. Inflation spikes will be temporary Everyone is worried about…

Gene MarksMay 28, 2026

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U.S. manufacturing revival may have already arrived

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) I have one manufacturing client in New Jersey and another in Georgia, both of whom are expanding their businesses. “We have…

Gene MarksMay 5, 2026

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Do not trust small business surveys

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) Every time I read something about businesses and the economy, it’s generally because a new survey is making…

Gene MarksApril 6, 2026

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States threaten small-business gains from Washington’s pro-growth policies

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) What’s great about having a very pro-business administration in Washington is that rules and regulations are being…

Gene MarksMarch 4, 2026

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The business downside of a pro-business White House

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) A Fortune reporter interviewed five CEOs in Davos last week about President Trump’s first year and came away…

Gene MarksFebruary 1, 2026

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2026 will be a strong year for most small businesses

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) I think I understand why surveys from the National Federation of Independent Businesses, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Bank…

Gene MarksJanuary 2, 2026

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Small-business owners, consider this tax-saving strategy

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law this summer, includes many tax benefits for businesses and…

Gene MarksDecember 4, 2025

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Trump’s 2025 wins missing immigration reform

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) In just a few months, the Trump administration has done several significant things to help big and small businesses. One…

Gene MarksSeptember 2, 2025

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Small businesses are thriving under Trump

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) Tariffs. Inflation. Labor shortages. Interest rates. Tech challenges. Economic uncertainty. These are all issues that small businesses are…

Gene MarksJuly 31, 2025

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Big winners in the ‘big beautiful bill’? Small businesses

(This column originally appeared in the Washington Times) The big, beautiful tax and spending bill signed into law last week by President Trump has its pros…

Gene MarksJuly 9, 2025