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Gene Marks, Opinion Contributor

Gene Marks, Opinion Contributor

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Voting is a privilege, not a PTO entitlement 

Paid time off to vote? That's not the employer's problem. And it shouldn't be. 

01.11.2024 10

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Gene Marks, Opinion Contributor

What America’s small businesses have to say about 2024 (and what they expect in 2025) 

Small businesses employ about half of the workers in this country and generate nearly half of the nation’s gross domestic product. So with the...

23.10.2024 10

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Asheville small businesses: You will recover 

If you're a small-business owner in Asheville, unfortunately, you're reeling right now.

07.10.2024 5

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The Fed finally cut interest rates — but let's not get too excited just yet 

If you're running a small business, this cut in interest rates will have little impact.  

20.09.2024 7

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AI and deepfakes might actually save American democracy from itself 

Regulation may not be the ultimate solution to the deepfake problem. Instead, it’s worth considering just letting it all play itself out.  

06.09.2024 10

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Voting against your own interests: Why do the wealthy support Harris? 

Kamala Harris hasn't exactly been a friend to these people.  

26.08.2024 4

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How Kamala Harris can win over small businesses 

Can Kamala Harris win over small-business owners this election year? I believe she can.

15.08.2024 4

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Small businesses will face higher taxes if Kamala Harris is elected 

But if you're a small-business owner like me, the amount that you pay in taxes every year is a very big consideration.  

31.07.2024 8

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3 reasons businesses shouldn't panic about our rising deficits 

There’s no reason to panic about our higher deficits. There’s every reason to prepare. 

12.07.2024 7

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Is a Democratic or Republican president better for the economy? 

Who’s better for business, a Republican or Democratic president? The answer to this question, like all complicated questions, is: it depends. 

17.06.2024 5

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Gene Marks, Opinion Contributor

How trustworthy are our jobs reports? 

Openings are down, but businesses are still struggling to find people. Is this true? Can we even rely on this data?

29.05.2024 30

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How to get around the FTC's non-compete ban 

In an unprecedented move, the Federal Trade Commission has officially stated that — effective sometime in the next four months — companies will...

13.05.2024 40

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Why you should be very skeptical of that auditor’s report

I don’t have much faith in the auditor’s opinion. But I know what would help.

22.04.2024 20

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Why is everyone freaking out about The Corporate Transparency Act? 

Maybe it's unconstitutional and if so, then so be it. But I get why it exists and I don't think people should be freaking out about it

08.04.2024 20

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How to avoid being laid off 

Companies across the country are desperate for talent. They understand that their growth — and survival — depends on good people, not machines....

15.03.2024 4

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The current SBA administrator is the best ever — here’s how she can be even better 

If this reads like a love letter to Guzman, well, it is.

01.03.2024 3

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Expect big changes for small business under a second Trump presidency 

. If you're running a small business, it’s probably time to start thinking how a newly elected President Trump will affect your livelihood. Because...

09.02.2024 5

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Trump descends on DC in court battle over immunity in 2020 election case: Live updates

Former President Trump is returning to federal court in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday where a panel of appeals judges will hear a challenge over whether...

09.01.2024 10

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Is America really experiencing a startup ‘boom’? 

There's little debate that businesses have been starting up at levels not seen since the 1990s. The question is, why? Is this really a boom?

09.01.2024 6

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The 12 people who will most impact your small business in 2024 

There are 12 people whose decisions will impact the profits and growth for many small businesses next year.  Keep a close eye on them. 

27.12.2023 4

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Fact-checking Biden’s impact on small businesses

Biden has made statements that either significantly stretch the truth or are simply just not truthful.

06.12.2023 3

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