Gene Marks

Still filing your tax returns as a "pass through" business? It may be time to change that.

After consulting with small businesses for years, I realized the biggest reason companies fail isn’t bad advice — it’s that most owners never fully commit to executing the changes needed to grow.

A lot has changed in business over the past 20 years — but the real value often lies in understanding what hasn’t, and why those constants still shape performance today.

If you’re not reviewing these areas, you’re probably leaving money on the table.

Think paper checks are obsolete? Most small business owners disagree — here’s why.

A candidate's minor Zoom problem revealed something far more important than his résumé — and reminded me what business owners are really looking for in today's workplace.

Pay transparency is quietly reshaping how companies hire, pay and compete for talent — and many business owners aren't fully prepared for what's coming.

Instead of surveys and government reports, listen to the people closest to capital, consumers and jobs.

In some cases, going to a larger company is a better experience than working with a small business.

From forecasting to sending gifts, this process has kept me focused on the future.

The holiday season isn't just about sales. It's about data.

Business healthcare premiums are projected to increase 9.5% next year. There are ways to better control these costs.

A well-built, regularly reviewed pipeline report isn't just a sales tool — it's the crystal ball that shows you where your business is heading, who's driving growth and how to close the gaps before they become losses.

When political expression enters the workplace, it threatens productivity, relationships and company reputation — that's why we banned it entirely.

According to the researchers, the answer seems to be yes. But here's what I think.

My business is profitable, stable and 25 years strong — but it has no transferable value. Here's why some successful companies just aren't built to sell and why that's not always a problem.

Keeping up to date with federal workplace rules is difficult. These programs can help you.

The agency is facing elimination. But this could be an opportunity.

If you travel for work, these are the time-saving, stress-reducing, money-smart tips I rely on after 75 business trips a year.

The Small Business Administration has announced many changes. Here are five that will impact your business.

Why are you paying federal taxes when your money could be put to better use?

It may work for some, but there are too many downsides for most small businesses.

We all need to spend more time thinking, not just doing. Here's my plan for this year.

Maybe you've heard them before. But they still very much resonate.

If designed the right way, an unlimited PTO plan can help recruit and retain talent.

Don't wait for government legislation. Act now. Here's how.

What we learned from Brian Thompson's tragedy

Reducing taxes, eliminating unnecessary regulations and fostering a pro-business environment will significantly boost my profits.

Taxes would go down for most of us. But whether or not that's a good thing is up for discussion.

The Treasury Department wants to know who owns your business, and the smaller your business, the more attention you should pay.