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Gene Marks

How Do You Hire the Best Employees for Your Small Business?

Is your small business still using outdated interview and recruitment techniques to find potential candidates? If so, you might be…

3 Reasons Why You Should NOT Accept Bitcoin in Your Business

One of my pet peeves is when small business owners don't offer as many payment options as possible to their…

What Can I Do If My Business Partner is an Obstructionist?

While it is perfectly natural to have disagreements with your business partner from time to time, dealing with someone who…

How Do I Manage My Small Business’s Finances?

When it comes to managing your small business's assets, the struggle is real. From late-paying clients to natural disasters, there…

How Do I Overcome the Challenges of Building My Own Startup?

Over the past few years, the idea of developing a startup business has become a very romanticized one, often calling…

Is Small Business Saturday for Hype or for Real?

When American Express announced its very first Small Business Saturday back in 2010, I, for one, didn't think much of…

What Type of Liability Insurance Do Sole Proprietors Need?

As most small business owners will tell you, some form of liability coverage is required if you want to protect…

Are There Rules for Sending Small Business Newsletters?

While the majority of advertising is currently being geared towards social media platforms, email marketing campaigns continue to play a…

How Much is Too Much For Meal and Travel Expenses?

From train tickets to restaurant bills, your employees are bound to incur a number of expenses when they travel for…

Three Business Communication Mistakes That Drive Me Crazy

When you've been running a small business for more than two decades like I have, you've probably seen a lot…

Are You Worn Down From Running Your Small Business? Here’s How to Take It to the Next Level

No matter how passionate you are about your small business, there will inevitably be times when you feel drained and…