Gene MarksWhat I DoGene Marks is the founder and president of the Marks Group, a small-business consulting firm based in Bala Cynwyd.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 Feb. 3, 2026Link copied to clipboardPhiladelphia 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 Jan. 13, 2026Link copied to clipboardIt’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 Dec. 23, 2025Link copied to clipboardWhy your small business needs an AI policyTwo lawyers with artificial intelligence expertise shared their tips for creating guidelines for employees using AI.Gene Marks Nov. 25, 2025Link copied to clipboardWhat 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 Nov. 4, 2025Link copied to clipboardA Pennsylvania mentorship program aims to help small businesses get government workThe program provides training and relationships for those looking to get government contracts in Pennsylvania.Gene Marks Oct. 14, 2025Link copied to clipboardAs healthcare costs rise, more small employers are turning to level funded plansEmployer health coverage costs are expected to surge more than 9% in 2026, according to recent reports. Gene Marks Sept. 24, 2025Link copied to clipboardHow 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 Jan. 27, 2026Link copied to clipboardSide-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 Jan. 6, 2026Link copied to clipboardBusiness 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 Dec. 16, 2025Link copied to clipboardDespite 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 Nov. 18, 2025Link copied to clipboardA new overtime wage tax deduction may be helpful, but it’s also creating headachesThe rule has limitations, and the IRS has yet to provide clear guidance on how companies should report qualified overtime compensation.Gene Marks Oct. 28, 2025Link copied to clipboardSix ways small businesses are using AI in Philly and beyondFrom market research to consumer-facing chatbots, AI is changing the way small-business owners operate. Gene Marks Oct. 8, 2025Link copied to clipboardNo tax on tips: What businesses and workers should know Accountants give their tips on how workers and employers should approach tipped income under new tax rules.Gene Marks Sept. 16, 2025Link copied to clipboardWhy 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 Jan. 21, 2026Link copied to clipboard8 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 Dec. 30, 2025Link copied to clipboardA 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 Dec. 9, 2025Link copied to clipboardMore business owners are selling, but uncertainty continuesTransactions are up more than 8% year over year, according to a report by BizBuySell.Gene Marks Nov. 11, 2025Link copied to clipboardSix months in, how are Philly-area businesses handling Trump’s tariffs? Many small businesses have grappled with uncertainty amid new and changing tariffs on imports.Gene Marks Oct. 21, 2025Link copied to clipboardHow small businesses can use HSAs to save on healthcare costsOffering a plan that includes a health savings account option allows employees to save for health-related expenses they'll face even far into the future.Gene Marks Sept. 30, 2025Link copied to clipboardSee more stories
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 Feb. 3, 2026Link copied to clipboard
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 Feb. 3, 2026Link copied to clipboard
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 Jan. 13, 2026Link copied to clipboard
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 Jan. 13, 2026Link copied to clipboard
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 Dec. 23, 2025Link copied to clipboard
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 Dec. 23, 2025Link copied to clipboard
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 Nov. 25, 2025Link copied to clipboard
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 Nov. 25, 2025Link copied to clipboard
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 Nov. 4, 2025Link copied to clipboard
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 Nov. 4, 2025Link copied to clipboard
A Pennsylvania mentorship program aims to help small businesses get government workThe program provides training and relationships for those looking to get government contracts in Pennsylvania.Gene Marks Oct. 14, 2025Link copied to clipboard
A Pennsylvania mentorship program aims to help small businesses get government workThe program provides training and relationships for those looking to get government contracts in Pennsylvania.Gene Marks Oct. 14, 2025Link copied to clipboard
As healthcare costs rise, more small employers are turning to level funded plansEmployer health coverage costs are expected to surge more than 9% in 2026, according to recent reports. Gene Marks Sept. 24, 2025Link copied to clipboard
As healthcare costs rise, more small employers are turning to level funded plansEmployer health coverage costs are expected to surge more than 9% in 2026, according to recent reports. Gene Marks Sept. 24, 2025Link copied to clipboard
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 Jan. 27, 2026Link copied to clipboard
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 Jan. 27, 2026Link copied to clipboard
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 Jan. 6, 2026Link copied to clipboard
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 Jan. 6, 2026Link copied to clipboard
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 Dec. 16, 2025Link copied to clipboard
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 Dec. 16, 2025Link copied to clipboard
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 Nov. 18, 2025Link copied to clipboard
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 Nov. 18, 2025Link copied to clipboard
A new overtime wage tax deduction may be helpful, but it’s also creating headachesThe rule has limitations, and the IRS has yet to provide clear guidance on how companies should report qualified overtime compensation.Gene Marks Oct. 28, 2025Link copied to clipboard
A new overtime wage tax deduction may be helpful, but it’s also creating headachesThe rule has limitations, and the IRS has yet to provide clear guidance on how companies should report qualified overtime compensation.Gene Marks Oct. 28, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Six ways small businesses are using AI in Philly and beyondFrom market research to consumer-facing chatbots, AI is changing the way small-business owners operate. Gene Marks Oct. 8, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Six ways small businesses are using AI in Philly and beyondFrom market research to consumer-facing chatbots, AI is changing the way small-business owners operate. Gene Marks Oct. 8, 2025Link copied to clipboard
No tax on tips: What businesses and workers should know Accountants give their tips on how workers and employers should approach tipped income under new tax rules.Gene Marks Sept. 16, 2025Link copied to clipboard
No tax on tips: What businesses and workers should know Accountants give their tips on how workers and employers should approach tipped income under new tax rules.Gene Marks Sept. 16, 2025Link copied to clipboard
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 Jan. 21, 2026Link copied to clipboard
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 Jan. 21, 2026Link copied to clipboard
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 Dec. 30, 2025Link copied to clipboard
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 Dec. 30, 2025Link copied to clipboard
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 Dec. 9, 2025Link copied to clipboard
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 Dec. 9, 2025Link copied to clipboard
More business owners are selling, but uncertainty continuesTransactions are up more than 8% year over year, according to a report by BizBuySell.Gene Marks Nov. 11, 2025Link copied to clipboard
More business owners are selling, but uncertainty continuesTransactions are up more than 8% year over year, according to a report by BizBuySell.Gene Marks Nov. 11, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Six months in, how are Philly-area businesses handling Trump’s tariffs? Many small businesses have grappled with uncertainty amid new and changing tariffs on imports.Gene Marks Oct. 21, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Six months in, how are Philly-area businesses handling Trump’s tariffs? Many small businesses have grappled with uncertainty amid new and changing tariffs on imports.Gene Marks Oct. 21, 2025Link copied to clipboard
How small businesses can use HSAs to save on healthcare costsOffering a plan that includes a health savings account option allows employees to save for health-related expenses they'll face even far into the future.Gene Marks Sept. 30, 2025Link copied to clipboard
How small businesses can use HSAs to save on healthcare costsOffering a plan that includes a health savings account option allows employees to save for health-related expenses they'll face even far into the future.Gene Marks Sept. 30, 2025Link copied to clipboard