Small BusinessA 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 OpinionGene Marks, For The Inquirer Do you think tipping should be banned? You’re not alone, a new WalletHub survey says.Erin McCarthy Local small businesses are also struggling with affordability. Here’s how they’re coping.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer Workplace discrimination remains an important issue for employers. Here’s how to protect yourself | Expert OpinionGene Marks, For The Inquirer AdvertisementSmall 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 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 See more storiesAdvertisement
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 OpinionGene Marks, For The Inquirer
As health insurance prices climb, HRAs offer small businesses a flexible option | Expert OpinionGene Marks, For The Inquirer
Local small businesses are also struggling with affordability. Here’s how they’re coping.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
Local small businesses are also struggling with affordability. Here’s how they’re coping.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
Workplace discrimination remains an important issue for employers. Here’s how to protect yourself | Expert OpinionGene Marks, For The Inquirer
Workplace discrimination remains an important issue for employers. Here’s how to protect yourself | Expert OpinionGene 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
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
