Small BusinessEvan Malone has been landlord, adviser, and investor to Philadelphia’s digital innovators and creatorsMakerspace isn’t what it used to be, so NextFab has updated its North American Street works and branched into investing, coworking, and design at a new center near Penn.Joseph N. DiStefano Energy prices are up. These smart moves can help your business save money. | Expert OpinionGene Marks, For The Inquirer You could win tickets to the World Cup final by supporting New Jersey’s small-business communityKerith Gabriel Iron Hill Brewery is set to reopen soon in Market EastKiki Aranita and Erin McCarthy Where local small-business owners are actually finding talent | Expert OpinionGene Marks, For The Inquirer AdvertisementAfter 106 years, Zinman, furrier to Howard Eskin and Eagles stars, calls it quitsThe Pennsauken landmark will close its doors on Tuesday. Frank Kummer A huge new tax break for start-ups just got even bigger | Expert OpinionFor owners of shares of C corporations, having qualified small business stock can result in big tax savings once those shares are sold.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer As health insurance prices climb, HRAs offer small businesses a flexible option | Expert OpinionSmall businesses may choose to offer a health reimbursement arrangement in addition to or instead of a group insurance plan.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer Do you think tipping should be banned? You’re not alone, a new WalletHub survey says.More than 40% of U.S. consumers said they’d be in favor of a ban on tipping. Philly-area service workers and consumers have shared different thoughts on the subject.Erin McCarthy Local small businesses are also struggling with affordability. Here’s how they’re coping.Inflation, high interest rates, and fears of a potential recession are top challenges for small business owners. Gene Marks, For The Inquirer Workplace discrimination remains an important issue for employers. Here’s how to protect yourself | Expert OpinionJob descriptions and clear company policies are key to avoiding claims of discrimination, Gene Marks writes, even as guidelines around diversity, equity, and inclusion have changed.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer Small businesses, don’t expect tariff relief anytime soon | Expert OpinionUncertainty is the only certainty following the Supreme Court's ruling Friday on President Donald Trump's tariffs.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 weeksA new IRS rule requires taxpayers to provide a bank account number and routing number so their refund can be sent via direct deposit.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer Philly-area marketing experts on how to succeed on LinkedIn| Expert OpinionThe professional networking site LinkedIn can be a great place to find potential clients or employees, if you use it properly, Gene Marks writes.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer How Philadelphia merchants can get help paying for improvements, equipment, and security| Expert OpinionBetween Philadelphia Department of Commerce and the Merchants Fund, several programs can help your business get money for improvements.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer Why a traditional 401(k) is the best retirement plan for most small businesses | Expert OpinionSetting up a 401(k) comes with costs and considerations, but experts say it's the best choice, especially for employers looking to grow.Gene 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 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 See more storiesAdvertisement
Evan Malone has been landlord, adviser, and investor to Philadelphia’s digital innovators and creatorsMakerspace isn’t what it used to be, so NextFab has updated its North American Street works and branched into investing, coworking, and design at a new center near Penn.Joseph N. DiStefano
Evan Malone has been landlord, adviser, and investor to Philadelphia’s digital innovators and creatorsMakerspace isn’t what it used to be, so NextFab has updated its North American Street works and branched into investing, coworking, and design at a new center near Penn.Joseph N. DiStefano
Energy prices are up. These smart moves can help your business save money. | Expert OpinionGene Marks, For The Inquirer
Energy prices are up. These smart moves can help your business save money. | Expert OpinionGene Marks, For The Inquirer
You could win tickets to the World Cup final by supporting New Jersey’s small-business communityKerith Gabriel
You could win tickets to the World Cup final by supporting New Jersey’s small-business communityKerith Gabriel
Where local small-business owners are actually finding talent | Expert OpinionGene Marks, For The Inquirer
Where local small-business owners are actually finding talent | Expert OpinionGene Marks, For The Inquirer
After 106 years, Zinman, furrier to Howard Eskin and Eagles stars, calls it quitsThe Pennsauken landmark will close its doors on Tuesday. Frank Kummer
After 106 years, Zinman, furrier to Howard Eskin and Eagles stars, calls it quitsThe Pennsauken landmark will close its doors on Tuesday. Frank Kummer
A huge new tax break for start-ups just got even bigger | Expert OpinionFor owners of shares of C corporations, having qualified small business stock can result in big tax savings once those shares are sold.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
A huge new tax break for start-ups just got even bigger | Expert OpinionFor owners of shares of C corporations, having qualified small business stock can result in big tax savings once those shares are sold.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
As health insurance prices climb, HRAs offer small businesses a flexible option | Expert OpinionSmall businesses may choose to offer a health reimbursement arrangement in addition to or instead of a group insurance plan.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
As health insurance prices climb, HRAs offer small businesses a flexible option | Expert OpinionSmall businesses may choose to offer a health reimbursement arrangement in addition to or instead of a group insurance plan.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
Do you think tipping should be banned? You’re not alone, a new WalletHub survey says.More than 40% of U.S. consumers said they’d be in favor of a ban on tipping. Philly-area service workers and consumers have shared different thoughts on the subject.Erin McCarthy
Do you think tipping should be banned? You’re not alone, a new WalletHub survey says.More than 40% of U.S. consumers said they’d be in favor of a ban on tipping. Philly-area service workers and consumers have shared different thoughts on the subject.Erin McCarthy
Local small businesses are also struggling with affordability. Here’s how they’re coping.Inflation, high interest rates, and fears of a potential recession are top challenges for small business owners. Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
Local small businesses are also struggling with affordability. Here’s how they’re coping.Inflation, high interest rates, and fears of a potential recession are top challenges for small business owners. Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
Workplace discrimination remains an important issue for employers. Here’s how to protect yourself | Expert OpinionJob descriptions and clear company policies are key to avoiding claims of discrimination, Gene Marks writes, even as guidelines around diversity, equity, and inclusion have changed.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
Workplace discrimination remains an important issue for employers. Here’s how to protect yourself | Expert OpinionJob descriptions and clear company policies are key to avoiding claims of discrimination, Gene Marks writes, even as guidelines around diversity, equity, and inclusion have changed.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
Small businesses, don’t expect tariff relief anytime soon | Expert OpinionUncertainty is the only certainty following the Supreme Court's ruling Friday on President Donald Trump's tariffs.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
Small businesses, don’t expect tariff relief anytime soon | Expert OpinionUncertainty is the only certainty following the Supreme Court's ruling Friday on President Donald Trump's tariffs.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
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 weeksA new IRS rule requires taxpayers to provide a bank account number and routing number so their refund can be sent via direct deposit.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
Expecting a big tax refund? One missing detail could freeze your money for weeksA new IRS rule requires taxpayers to provide a bank account number and routing number so their refund can be sent via direct deposit.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
Philly-area marketing experts on how to succeed on LinkedIn| Expert OpinionThe professional networking site LinkedIn can be a great place to find potential clients or employees, if you use it properly, Gene Marks writes.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
Philly-area marketing experts on how to succeed on LinkedIn| Expert OpinionThe professional networking site LinkedIn can be a great place to find potential clients or employees, if you use it properly, Gene Marks writes.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
How Philadelphia merchants can get help paying for improvements, equipment, and security| Expert OpinionBetween Philadelphia Department of Commerce and the Merchants Fund, several programs can help your business get money for improvements.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
How Philadelphia merchants can get help paying for improvements, equipment, and security| Expert OpinionBetween Philadelphia Department of Commerce and the Merchants Fund, several programs can help your business get money for improvements.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
Why a traditional 401(k) is the best retirement plan for most small businesses | Expert OpinionSetting up a 401(k) comes with costs and considerations, but experts say it's the best choice, especially for employers looking to grow.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
Why a traditional 401(k) is the best retirement plan for most small businesses | Expert OpinionSetting up a 401(k) comes with costs and considerations, but experts say it's the best choice, especially for employers looking to grow.Gene 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
