Gene Marks

5 Things You Need To Know About the Home Office Deduction5 Things You Need To Know About the Home Office Deduction

5 Things You Need To Know About the Home Office Deduction

[This article has been updated to reflect the new tax law that went into effect on January 1, 2018] Let's…

3 Applications to Make Performance Reviews Easier3 Applications to Make Performance Reviews Easier

3 Applications to Make Performance Reviews Easier

If you ever worked for a large company before starting your small business, you probably remember the rigid performance review…

5 Great HR Apps for Small Business That You’ve Never Heard Of5 Great HR Apps for Small Business That You’ve Never Heard Of

5 Great HR Apps for Small Business That You’ve Never Heard Of

Hiring, firing, delegating, supervising – these are challenges faced by every business owner as a business expands. People are a…

The Biggest Customer Service Mistake Business Owners Can MakeThe Biggest Customer Service Mistake Business Owners Can Make

The Biggest Customer Service Mistake Business Owners Can Make

Last week, I had lunch in a diner. As I was paying, I noticed a sign hanging behind the counter that…

Want to Generate New Leads for Your Business? Host EventsWant to Generate New Leads for Your Business? Host Events

Want to Generate New Leads for Your Business? Host Events

If you want to generate more leads for your small business, I have one word for you: events. That’s what…

Small Business Owners Favorite Quotes on LeadershipSmall Business Owners Favorite Quotes on Leadership

Small Business Owners Favorite Quotes on Leadership

A lot of people like to share inspiring quotes. And there are many about leadership that have inspired me. But…

Growing Your Customer Base and Dumping Difficult ClientsGrowing Your Customer Base and Dumping Difficult Clients

Growing Your Customer Base and Dumping Difficult Clients

Listen now to the latest episode of the Small Biz Ahead Podcast: Welcome to another episode of the Small Biz Ahead…

How to Save Money on Your Small Business Website and Boost Online PresenceHow to Save Money on Your Small Business Website and Boost Online Presence

How to Save Money on Your Small Business Website and Boost Online Presence

Are you spending too much money to update your small business website each month? Would you like to cut down…

Your Time vs Your Money as a Small Business OwnerYour Time vs Your Money as a Small Business Owner

Your Time vs Your Money as a Small Business Owner

Listen now to the Small Biz Ahead Podcast: Welcome to another episode of the Small Biz Ahead Podcast. Sign up for…

Running Out of Leads? Here Are the Best Places to Find New OnesRunning Out of Leads? Here Are the Best Places to Find New Ones

Running Out of Leads? Here Are the Best Places to Find New Ones

Ask any business owner whether they're interested in getting more leads and 100% of them will say yes. If they…

Business Plans and Small Business Marketing on a Shoestring BudgetBusiness Plans and Small Business Marketing on a Shoestring Budget

Business Plans and Small Business Marketing on a Shoestring Budget

Listen now the Small Biz Ahead Podcast: Welcome to another episode of the Small Biz Ahead Podcast. Sign up for the weekly…