(This post originally appeared on Inc.) Two recent reports show that wages are growing. But unfortunately not as fast as some would like. (more…)
Gene MarksAugust 2, 2019
(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) Over the past few years many localities and cities, from New York City to Seattle, have passed legislation…
Gene MarksJuly 14, 2019
(This post originally appeared on The Hill) Cyberattacks – from data breaches to ransomware – are everywhere, and businesses of all sizes are suffering. (more…)
Gene MarksJuly 10, 2019
(This post originally appeared on The Hill) There's been a lot of talk about a looming recession, and economists are trying to sort out several conflicting (more…)
Gene MarksJuly 3, 2019
(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) The economy is growing, the unemployment rate is at historically low levels and most companies – particularly small…
Gene MarksJune 21, 2019
(This post originally appeared on The Hill) I was talking to a friend of mine recently who owns a construction company near Nashville, Tenn. Not…
Gene MarksMay 23, 2019
Looking to sell your small business? Watch out for these things and you’ll likely get a better price
(This post originally appeared on Philly.com) It's still a strong market for business owners looking to exit. According to a recently released report from BizBuySell,…
Gene MarksApril 29, 2019
(This post originally appeared on The Hill) As a lifelong Philadelphian, I've never had much sympathy for the plight of New Yorkers, particularly Mets fans.…
Gene MarksApril 20, 2019
(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) “One good thing about a divided Congress,” my father – a small business owner – used to say…
Gene MarksJanuary 12, 2019