(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) As a professional speaker and financial consultant, I travel more than 60 times per year. My go-to airline…
Gene MarksNovember 6, 2024
(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) If former President Donald Trump is elected again, hiring and retaining employees will become more affordable, particularly for small businesses.…
Gene MarksAugust 9, 2024
(This column originally appeared in Washington Times) When an executive is asked to move to another city, what do they usually do before making that decision?…
Gene MarksJuly 6, 2024
(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) When you run a business, you’re constantly trying to look ahead. You make decisions now on hiring, spending…
Gene MarksJune 28, 2024
(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) A recent informal poll at a National Restaurant Association conference revealed this bit of non-news: By a 2-to-1 margin, the…
Gene MarksMay 14, 2024
(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) This month, California’s minimum wage for fast-food workers will increase from $16 to $20 per hour.…
Gene MarksApril 1, 2024
(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) Congratulate me. I just got good news. Recent reports say that the state of Vermont is…
Gene MarksFebruary 28, 2024
(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) A new rule from the Department of Labor goes into effect on March 11, and it…
Gene MarksJanuary 30, 2024
(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) I’m not sure 2024 will be a very happy new year for businesses in blue states.…
Gene MarksDecember 29, 2023