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Gene Marks

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…

A New Reason Why You Should Not Charge Your Employees for Coffee

Let's talk about coffee. You've got a coffee machine in your office, right? Probably with different flavored coffees, too. And…

7 HR Apps Your Employees Will Love

It's a growing economy, and the labor pool is very tight. Keeping your employees motivated, productive, and loyal is critical…

3 Golden Rules for Getting More People to Read Your Newsletter

One of the things that perplexes me is why every business doesn't send a regular email newsletter. Do you send…

Are Your Customers Not Paying You? Here’s What To Do

There are few situations more frustrating for a small business owner than a customer who refuses to pay on time.…

What To Do With Year End Profit At Your Small Business

Are you a small business owner who's unsure how to spend your most recent profits? While it might be tempting…

What To Do When Your Employee Wants To Take All Their Paid Time Off At Once

At first glance, a competitive vacation package might seem like one of the most reasonable benefits you could offer your…