Small BusinessAhead of the midterms, Philly business owners report growth alongside financial pressure | Expert OpinionIncreased operating expenses and customers' own cost-cutting have created challenges for local business owners, who've found ways to be flexible and resilient.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer Want to use AI for your business? Philly-area experts lend their tips. | Expert OpinionGene Marks, For The Inquirer When does an employee’s commute become paid work time? | Expert OpinionGene Marks, For The Inquirer Meldoria Miles, award-winning cosmetologist and retired salon owner, has died at 88 Gary Miles Penn and Community College of Philadelphia launch an academy for West Philadelphia businessesGene Marks, For The Inquirer AdvertisementFormer Kibitz Room owner files for bankruptcy as he tries to repay debts from shuttered King of Prussia restaurantThe personal bankruptcy filing came months after Brandon Parish's King of Prussia restaurant closed amid mounting debts. It will not affect the Cherry Hill deli, a separate business he does not own.Erin McCarthy When an employee requests a religious accommodation, here’s what employers should doWhen an employee asks for specific needs related to their religion, recent federal guidance provides a helpful framework, Gene Marks writes.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer Charles P. Baker III, celebrated cofounder of Baker Industries for the ‘least employable,’ has died at 101 “We have a philosophy of work as rehabilitation,” he told the Daily News in 1988. “The goal is to show these people they can do a whale of a lot more than they think they can do.”Gary Miles As tailors disappear, this Upper Bucks shop looks to a fifth generationWith tailors disappearing, an Upper Bucks shop is set to pass to a fifth generation. That's "extraordinarily uncommon," the head of a trade association said.Jess Rohan Jeneral Store is set to bring fresh flowers, curated goods, and craft activities to downtown NarberthJen Kurland's shop, which is set to open next month, will take over the former Danny's Guitar Shop.Denali Sagner Reading Terminal Market reports nearly 6 million annual visitors, who spend $1.2 billion in PhillyThe market contributed about $126 million worth of annual economic activity to the city of Philadelphia, according to an inaugural report on its economic impact.Erin McCarthy How Philly-area businesses use employee bonuses to reward performanceCompanies like Chickie's & Pete's and Werner Bus Lines use extra pay to incentivize employees to help the business do well, Gene Marks writes. Gene Marks, For The Inquirer Businesses are eyeing Germantown opportunities. The neighborhood is proceeding with caution.The area has a new visitors center and it has welcomed coffee shops and a food co-op. Residents would like restaurants and more retail.Zoe Rosenberg, For The Inquirer A 1920s Glenside bowling alley gets a new lease on life as a bustling micro-mallThe new micro-mall has coffee, vinyl records, gifts, yoga — and an antique bowling lane floor.Jess Rohan No tax on tips is here. What employers need to know for 2026 | Expert OpinionThe new deduction raises a lot of questions for employers and their staff. Gene Marks explains the finer points.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer Permanent paid family leave is a boon for employees and employers | Expert opinionSmall businesses can get help from the federal government to bring this policy to their employees. Gene Marks, For The Inquirer This secluded, charming Jenkintown alleyway is having a momentAn unusual new business sparked the rebirth of the quaint Yorkway Place. Jess Rohan ICE workplace enforcement is increasing. Here’s what Philadelphia employers should do | Expert OpinionLocal immigration attorneys shared advice with Gene Marks about how to prepare for increased ICE enforcement at businesses.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer Manayunk is embarking on another new era after decades of evolutionManayunk's Main Street has evolved from Banana Republic to boutiques. Its future depends on neighborhood support.Olivia Prusky and Jake Blumgart How local contractors and construction companies are leaning into AI | Expert opinionThroughout an entire project, AI tools can help with accuracy and efficiency, Gene Marks writes.Gene Marks See more storiesAdvertisement
Ahead of the midterms, Philly business owners report growth alongside financial pressure | Expert OpinionIncreased operating expenses and customers' own cost-cutting have created challenges for local business owners, who've found ways to be flexible and resilient.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
Ahead of the midterms, Philly business owners report growth alongside financial pressure | Expert OpinionIncreased operating expenses and customers' own cost-cutting have created challenges for local business owners, who've found ways to be flexible and resilient.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
Want to use AI for your business? Philly-area experts lend their tips. | Expert OpinionGene Marks, For The Inquirer
Want to use AI for your business? Philly-area experts lend their tips. | Expert OpinionGene Marks, For The Inquirer
Penn and Community College of Philadelphia launch an academy for West Philadelphia businessesGene Marks, For The Inquirer
Penn and Community College of Philadelphia launch an academy for West Philadelphia businessesGene Marks, For The Inquirer
Former Kibitz Room owner files for bankruptcy as he tries to repay debts from shuttered King of Prussia restaurantThe personal bankruptcy filing came months after Brandon Parish's King of Prussia restaurant closed amid mounting debts. It will not affect the Cherry Hill deli, a separate business he does not own.Erin McCarthy
Former Kibitz Room owner files for bankruptcy as he tries to repay debts from shuttered King of Prussia restaurantThe personal bankruptcy filing came months after Brandon Parish's King of Prussia restaurant closed amid mounting debts. It will not affect the Cherry Hill deli, a separate business he does not own.Erin McCarthy
When an employee requests a religious accommodation, here’s what employers should doWhen an employee asks for specific needs related to their religion, recent federal guidance provides a helpful framework, Gene Marks writes.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
When an employee requests a religious accommodation, here’s what employers should doWhen an employee asks for specific needs related to their religion, recent federal guidance provides a helpful framework, Gene Marks writes.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
Charles P. Baker III, celebrated cofounder of Baker Industries for the ‘least employable,’ has died at 101 “We have a philosophy of work as rehabilitation,” he told the Daily News in 1988. “The goal is to show these people they can do a whale of a lot more than they think they can do.”Gary Miles
Charles P. Baker III, celebrated cofounder of Baker Industries for the ‘least employable,’ has died at 101 “We have a philosophy of work as rehabilitation,” he told the Daily News in 1988. “The goal is to show these people they can do a whale of a lot more than they think they can do.”Gary Miles
As tailors disappear, this Upper Bucks shop looks to a fifth generationWith tailors disappearing, an Upper Bucks shop is set to pass to a fifth generation. That's "extraordinarily uncommon," the head of a trade association said.Jess Rohan
As tailors disappear, this Upper Bucks shop looks to a fifth generationWith tailors disappearing, an Upper Bucks shop is set to pass to a fifth generation. That's "extraordinarily uncommon," the head of a trade association said.Jess Rohan
Jeneral Store is set to bring fresh flowers, curated goods, and craft activities to downtown NarberthJen Kurland's shop, which is set to open next month, will take over the former Danny's Guitar Shop.Denali Sagner
Jeneral Store is set to bring fresh flowers, curated goods, and craft activities to downtown NarberthJen Kurland's shop, which is set to open next month, will take over the former Danny's Guitar Shop.Denali Sagner
Reading Terminal Market reports nearly 6 million annual visitors, who spend $1.2 billion in PhillyThe market contributed about $126 million worth of annual economic activity to the city of Philadelphia, according to an inaugural report on its economic impact.Erin McCarthy
Reading Terminal Market reports nearly 6 million annual visitors, who spend $1.2 billion in PhillyThe market contributed about $126 million worth of annual economic activity to the city of Philadelphia, according to an inaugural report on its economic impact.Erin McCarthy
How Philly-area businesses use employee bonuses to reward performanceCompanies like Chickie's & Pete's and Werner Bus Lines use extra pay to incentivize employees to help the business do well, Gene Marks writes. Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
How Philly-area businesses use employee bonuses to reward performanceCompanies like Chickie's & Pete's and Werner Bus Lines use extra pay to incentivize employees to help the business do well, Gene Marks writes. Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
Businesses are eyeing Germantown opportunities. The neighborhood is proceeding with caution.The area has a new visitors center and it has welcomed coffee shops and a food co-op. Residents would like restaurants and more retail.Zoe Rosenberg, For The Inquirer
Businesses are eyeing Germantown opportunities. The neighborhood is proceeding with caution.The area has a new visitors center and it has welcomed coffee shops and a food co-op. Residents would like restaurants and more retail.Zoe Rosenberg, For The Inquirer
A 1920s Glenside bowling alley gets a new lease on life as a bustling micro-mallThe new micro-mall has coffee, vinyl records, gifts, yoga — and an antique bowling lane floor.Jess Rohan
A 1920s Glenside bowling alley gets a new lease on life as a bustling micro-mallThe new micro-mall has coffee, vinyl records, gifts, yoga — and an antique bowling lane floor.Jess Rohan
No tax on tips is here. What employers need to know for 2026 | Expert OpinionThe new deduction raises a lot of questions for employers and their staff. Gene Marks explains the finer points.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
No tax on tips is here. What employers need to know for 2026 | Expert OpinionThe new deduction raises a lot of questions for employers and their staff. Gene Marks explains the finer points.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
Permanent paid family leave is a boon for employees and employers | Expert opinionSmall businesses can get help from the federal government to bring this policy to their employees. Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
Permanent paid family leave is a boon for employees and employers | Expert opinionSmall businesses can get help from the federal government to bring this policy to their employees. Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
This secluded, charming Jenkintown alleyway is having a momentAn unusual new business sparked the rebirth of the quaint Yorkway Place. Jess Rohan
This secluded, charming Jenkintown alleyway is having a momentAn unusual new business sparked the rebirth of the quaint Yorkway Place. Jess Rohan
ICE workplace enforcement is increasing. Here’s what Philadelphia employers should do | Expert OpinionLocal immigration attorneys shared advice with Gene Marks about how to prepare for increased ICE enforcement at businesses.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
ICE workplace enforcement is increasing. Here’s what Philadelphia employers should do | Expert OpinionLocal immigration attorneys shared advice with Gene Marks about how to prepare for increased ICE enforcement at businesses.Gene Marks, For The Inquirer
Manayunk is embarking on another new era after decades of evolutionManayunk's Main Street has evolved from Banana Republic to boutiques. Its future depends on neighborhood support.Olivia Prusky and Jake Blumgart
Manayunk is embarking on another new era after decades of evolutionManayunk's Main Street has evolved from Banana Republic to boutiques. Its future depends on neighborhood support.Olivia Prusky and Jake Blumgart
How local contractors and construction companies are leaning into AI | Expert opinionThroughout an entire project, AI tools can help with accuracy and efficiency, Gene Marks writes.Gene Marks
How local contractors and construction companies are leaning into AI | Expert opinionThroughout an entire project, AI tools can help with accuracy and efficiency, Gene Marks writes.Gene Marks
