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Gene Marks

Gene Marks

Gene Marks CPA  runs The Marks Group PC, a financial and technology consulting firm near Philadelphia. Gene covers the economy, public policy, workplace and technology issues for a number of well-known outlets. He is also the host of the popular Thrive and Small Biz Ahead podcasts and appears regularly on Fox News, The Wharton Business Daily Show on Sirius/XM and The John Batchelor Radio Show. He can be reached at gene@marksgroup.net.

Columns by Gene Marks

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Small businesses are thriving under Trump

Tariffs. Inflation. Labor shortages. Interest rates. Tech challenges. Economic uncertainty. These are all issues that small businesses are facing this year. Yet a lot of things are going right for us. Published July 30, 2025

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How to profit under Trump

When it comes to making good business decisions, my smartest clients leave politics in the voting box. Published April 3, 2025

The revolution in artificial intelligence (AI) illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Are your female employees dubious of AI?

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) proliferates in our personal and professional lives, one thing is becoming clear: Women appear to be less inclined to use the technology than men. Published March 2, 2025

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10 ways businesses should prepare for 2025 tax Armageddon

Webster's dictionary defines "Armageddon" as "the site or time of a final and conclusive battle between the forces of good and evil." When it comes to next year's tax battle, that definition couldn't be more appropriate. Published December 9, 2024

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American Airlines cracks down on queue jumpers

Last week, American announced a new automated system that "instantly" flags those who try to jump the queue and board before their group is called. I know this doesn't sound like a big deal to some, but it is. Published November 5, 2024

Small businesses grow under Trump illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Small businesses to thrive under Trump

If former President Donald Trump is again elected, hiring and retaining employees will become more affordable, particularly for small businesses. Here's why. Published August 8, 2024

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It’s Jill Biden’s fault

When an executive is asked to relocate to another city, what do they usually do before making that decision? When a senior manager is presented with a new opportunity requiring a substantial amount of time, who's the first person they talk to? When an entrepreneur is looking to start a new business, what do they usually say? Published July 3, 2024

What really happens If the U.S. can't pay its bills? illustration by Alexander Hunter/ The Washington Times

What really happens If the U.S. can’t pay its bills?

When you run a business, you're constantly trying to look ahead. You make decisions now on hiring, spending and investing that will position your company to either grow or just weather the storm. You know you can't control the future. But you can take some measures to protect your interests and lower your risks. Published June 27, 2024

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Restaurant owners indicate stronger support for Trump

A recent informal poll at a National Restaurant Association conference revealed this bit of non-news: By a 2-to-1 margin, the 600 restaurant owners in attendance said they favored former President Donald Trump. Published May 13, 2024