(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 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
(This post originally appeared on Philly.com) Most economists agree that last Friday’s job numbers were very, very strong. Unemployment remains at a historic low and…
Gene MarksJanuary 9, 2019
(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) As the partial federal government shutdown ends its second week, many workers without paychecks, as well as their…
Gene MarksJanuary 8, 2019
(This post originally appeared on Philly.com) I guess if you’re going to partially shut down the U.S. government, now is the best time of year to…
Gene MarksJanuary 2, 2019