Small BusinessPhilly business owners could save thousands with this little-known resourcePIDC provides financing to businesses to create jobs and revitalize neighborhoods.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer Expecting a big tax refund? One missing detail could freeze your money for weeksGene Marks, For The Inquirer Philly-area marketing experts on how to succeed on LinkedIn| Expert OpinionGene Marks, For The Inquirer How Philadelphia merchants can get help paying for improvements, equipment, and security| Expert OpinionGene Marks, For The Inquirer Why a traditional 401(k) is the best retirement plan for most small businesses | Expert OpinionGene Marks, For The Inquirer AdvertisementEna Widjojo, owner and longtime celebrated chef at Hardena in South Philadelphia, has died at 73She grew Hardena into a culinary and cultural connection for thousands of local Indonesians and other diners who enjoyed her homemade Southeast Asia cuisine.Gary Miles Philadelphia is a top place to launch a start-up — but success requires more than passion | Expert OpinionThe region has a number of local resources that can be helpful to founders who have an innovative idea but lack business or financial expertise, Gene Marks writes.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer Margaret Dupree, longtime funeral director and teacher’s aide, has died at 104Her son Kenneth joined her as supervisor, and together, for nearly 40 years, they conducted thousands of funerals and oversaw a building expansion and renovation in 2003.Gary Miles Side-gig advice from people who make money on Uber, Lyft, and Airbnb in the Philadelphia areaLocal experts and gig workers share lessons learned for those looking to make money outside their primary job.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer 8 ways small-business owners can prep for the new yearFrom buttoning up tax benefits to setting goals, here's a guide to positioning your business for success in 2026. Gene Marks, For The Inquirer A look back at Philly-area businesses that didn’t survive 2025Rite Aid and Iron Hill Brewery were among the companies that closed for good this year. Some beloved small businesses also shuttered. Erin McCarthy It’s almost time to file tax returns. Watch out for these limits on the tips and overtime deductions.Workers should know about limits on these rules, and employers should be prepared to provide information on tipped wages and overtime.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer Business owners should consider these strategies to reduce their future taxesIn the wake of a tax and spending bill, business owners should reconsider how they invest and how their companies are structured.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer A worker cooperative is a different form of employee benefit. Some say it’s betterIn a worker cooperative, all workers equally own the business, with no majority shareholders.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer Jean E. Corrigan, former Montgomery County manager and longtime assistant to then-State Rep. Josh Shapiro, has died at 70She served as Gov. Shapiro’s constituent service agent when he represented the 153rd legislative district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 2004 to 2012. Gary Miles Why your small business needs an AI policyTwo lawyers with artificial intelligence expertise shared their tips for creating guidelines for employees using AI.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer Despite challenges in 2025, Philly-area small businesses remain resilient and optimisticTariffs, inflation, and labor shortages have been challenging to some businesses, but many are still optimistic looking ahead to 2026.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer More business owners are selling, but uncertainty continuesTransactions are up more than 8% year over year, according to a report by BizBuySell.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer What local small-business owners should know before terminating an employeeTaking certain steps before an employee layoff or termination can protect a business from legal exposure.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer Thrillerdelphia, a horror bookstore, opens in Manayunk in time for Halloween The Main Street shop is the neighborhood's second niche bookseller, joining Cupid’s, which specializes in romantic reads. Erin McCarthy See more storiesAdvertisement
Philly business owners could save thousands with this little-known resourcePIDC provides financing to businesses to create jobs and revitalize neighborhoods.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
Philly business owners could save thousands with this little-known resourcePIDC provides financing to businesses to create jobs and revitalize neighborhoods.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
Expecting a big tax refund? One missing detail could freeze your money for weeksGene Marks, For The Inquirer
Expecting a big tax refund? One missing detail could freeze your money for weeksGene Marks, For The Inquirer
Philly-area marketing experts on how to succeed on LinkedIn| Expert OpinionGene Marks, For The Inquirer
Philly-area marketing experts on how to succeed on LinkedIn| Expert OpinionGene Marks, For The Inquirer
How Philadelphia merchants can get help paying for improvements, equipment, and security| Expert OpinionGene Marks, For The Inquirer
How Philadelphia merchants can get help paying for improvements, equipment, and security| Expert OpinionGene Marks, For The Inquirer
Why a traditional 401(k) is the best retirement plan for most small businesses | Expert OpinionGene Marks, For The Inquirer
Why a traditional 401(k) is the best retirement plan for most small businesses | Expert OpinionGene Marks, For The Inquirer
Ena Widjojo, owner and longtime celebrated chef at Hardena in South Philadelphia, has died at 73She grew Hardena into a culinary and cultural connection for thousands of local Indonesians and other diners who enjoyed her homemade Southeast Asia cuisine.Gary Miles
Ena Widjojo, owner and longtime celebrated chef at Hardena in South Philadelphia, has died at 73She grew Hardena into a culinary and cultural connection for thousands of local Indonesians and other diners who enjoyed her homemade Southeast Asia cuisine.Gary Miles
Philadelphia is a top place to launch a start-up — but success requires more than passion | Expert OpinionThe region has a number of local resources that can be helpful to founders who have an innovative idea but lack business or financial expertise, Gene Marks writes.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
Philadelphia is a top place to launch a start-up — but success requires more than passion | Expert OpinionThe region has a number of local resources that can be helpful to founders who have an innovative idea but lack business or financial expertise, Gene Marks writes.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
Margaret Dupree, longtime funeral director and teacher’s aide, has died at 104Her son Kenneth joined her as supervisor, and together, for nearly 40 years, they conducted thousands of funerals and oversaw a building expansion and renovation in 2003.Gary Miles
Margaret Dupree, longtime funeral director and teacher’s aide, has died at 104Her son Kenneth joined her as supervisor, and together, for nearly 40 years, they conducted thousands of funerals and oversaw a building expansion and renovation in 2003.Gary Miles
Side-gig advice from people who make money on Uber, Lyft, and Airbnb in the Philadelphia areaLocal experts and gig workers share lessons learned for those looking to make money outside their primary job.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
Side-gig advice from people who make money on Uber, Lyft, and Airbnb in the Philadelphia areaLocal experts and gig workers share lessons learned for those looking to make money outside their primary job.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
8 ways small-business owners can prep for the new yearFrom buttoning up tax benefits to setting goals, here's a guide to positioning your business for success in 2026. Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
8 ways small-business owners can prep for the new yearFrom buttoning up tax benefits to setting goals, here's a guide to positioning your business for success in 2026. Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
A look back at Philly-area businesses that didn’t survive 2025Rite Aid and Iron Hill Brewery were among the companies that closed for good this year. Some beloved small businesses also shuttered. Erin McCarthy
A look back at Philly-area businesses that didn’t survive 2025Rite Aid and Iron Hill Brewery were among the companies that closed for good this year. Some beloved small businesses also shuttered. Erin McCarthy
It’s almost time to file tax returns. Watch out for these limits on the tips and overtime deductions.Workers should know about limits on these rules, and employers should be prepared to provide information on tipped wages and overtime.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
It’s almost time to file tax returns. Watch out for these limits on the tips and overtime deductions.Workers should know about limits on these rules, and employers should be prepared to provide information on tipped wages and overtime.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
Business owners should consider these strategies to reduce their future taxesIn the wake of a tax and spending bill, business owners should reconsider how they invest and how their companies are structured.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
Business owners should consider these strategies to reduce their future taxesIn the wake of a tax and spending bill, business owners should reconsider how they invest and how their companies are structured.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
A worker cooperative is a different form of employee benefit. Some say it’s betterIn a worker cooperative, all workers equally own the business, with no majority shareholders.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
A worker cooperative is a different form of employee benefit. Some say it’s betterIn a worker cooperative, all workers equally own the business, with no majority shareholders.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
Jean E. Corrigan, former Montgomery County manager and longtime assistant to then-State Rep. Josh Shapiro, has died at 70She served as Gov. Shapiro’s constituent service agent when he represented the 153rd legislative district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 2004 to 2012. Gary Miles
Jean E. Corrigan, former Montgomery County manager and longtime assistant to then-State Rep. Josh Shapiro, has died at 70She served as Gov. Shapiro’s constituent service agent when he represented the 153rd legislative district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 2004 to 2012. Gary Miles
Why your small business needs an AI policyTwo lawyers with artificial intelligence expertise shared their tips for creating guidelines for employees using AI.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
Why your small business needs an AI policyTwo lawyers with artificial intelligence expertise shared their tips for creating guidelines for employees using AI.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
Despite challenges in 2025, Philly-area small businesses remain resilient and optimisticTariffs, inflation, and labor shortages have been challenging to some businesses, but many are still optimistic looking ahead to 2026.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
Despite challenges in 2025, Philly-area small businesses remain resilient and optimisticTariffs, inflation, and labor shortages have been challenging to some businesses, but many are still optimistic looking ahead to 2026.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
More business owners are selling, but uncertainty continuesTransactions are up more than 8% year over year, according to a report by BizBuySell.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
More business owners are selling, but uncertainty continuesTransactions are up more than 8% year over year, according to a report by BizBuySell.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
What local small-business owners should know before terminating an employeeTaking certain steps before an employee layoff or termination can protect a business from legal exposure.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
What local small-business owners should know before terminating an employeeTaking certain steps before an employee layoff or termination can protect a business from legal exposure.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
Thrillerdelphia, a horror bookstore, opens in Manayunk in time for Halloween The Main Street shop is the neighborhood's second niche bookseller, joining Cupid’s, which specializes in romantic reads. Erin McCarthy
Thrillerdelphia, a horror bookstore, opens in Manayunk in time for Halloween The Main Street shop is the neighborhood's second niche bookseller, joining Cupid’s, which specializes in romantic reads. Erin McCarthy
