Gene Marks
President, The Marks Group and Columnist at Freelance
Co-Host| Small Business | Starting a Business at Small Biz Ahead | Small Business | Starting a Business
SMB columnist covering pub policy, tech, workplace for @Guardian, @TheHill, @PhillyInquirer, @WashTimes, @Forbes, @Entrepreneur. President https://t.co/UA9636Gd6t.
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3 days ago |
accountingtoday.com | Gene Marks
Guess what's killing those spreadsheets? Yes, it's artificial intelligence. Plus, Microsoft's new take on Copilot, USB flashdrives seem to be on their way out, and seven other things that happened in technology this past month and how they'll impact your clients and your firm. 1. AI means the death of spreadsheets According to tech writer Vala Afshar, AI is poised to revolutionize business reporting by surpassing traditional spreadsheets.
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6 days ago |
theguardian.com | Gene Marks
Small businesses in the US account for approximately half of the country’s jobs, so when small businesses are doing well, it’s likely that the economy is doing well. Media reports recently indicated that many small businesses are challenged by Trump’s tariffs, ongoing inflation, labor shortages and higher financing costs. So how are small businesses doing so far in 2025? Not great. But not that bad either.
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6 days ago |
forbes.com | Gene Marks
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 3: Amazon CEO Andy Jassy speaks during a keynote address at AWS ... More re:Invent 2024, a conference hosted by Amazon Web Services, at The Venetian Las Vegas on December 3, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Noah Berger/Getty Images for Amazon Web Services)Getty Images for Amazon Web ServicesHere are five things in technology that happened this week and how they affect your business. Did you miss them?
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1 week ago |
genemarks.medium.com | Gene Marks
Notable news items for the week of June 16, 2025This week: Inflation fears are fading — good news for small business owners; Realtor.com reports a 31.5% increase in housing inventory; and a study found that one-third of all injuries happen to first-year employees. Visit OSHA’s website to learn about free safety consultations.
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1 week ago |
genemarks.medium.com | Gene Marks
Umanksy talks the art of the sale and nurturing talent. Today, I talk with Mauricio Umansky, founder and CEO of The Agency, a billion-dollar brokerage known for its world-class technology. Umansky talks about the evolution of The Agency, the art of the sale, why the “no-jerk” rule is number one, and more!
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Here's the link to my appearance on Making Money With @cvpayne on @FoxBusiness breaking down how #smallbusinessowners can manage #tariff costs - and 3 main provisions of the Big Beautiful Bill. #WarehouseTrade #overhead Watch: https://t.co/SCJArDWc6V https://t.co/hiesfRDRJQ
Today at 2:25 PM EDT I'll be on Making Money with @cvpayne to discuss the impact #tariffs are having on #SmallBusiness owners, #smallbusiness optimism index falls for 4th straight month. How can Big Beautiful Bill help #business owners? https://t.co/q4XEV3jjr5
New @WashTimes column: The one big thing missing from the 'no #tax on tips' bill According to a recent study by the @NIRSonline , 79% of Americans say there is a #retirement crisis, up from 67% in 2020. 55% worry they will be financially insecure Read: https://t.co/VJh4Yk5imz