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US small business
July 2023
Treat workers like adults and they’ll get the job done
No, startups are not facing a ‘mass extinction event’
Gene Marks
US small business owners: discriminate at your own peril
‘Bidenomics’ is a business opportunity. But who can cash in?
May 2023
A US debt default could crush small businesses. So what can we do?
It sounds obvious, but it’s a fact that my very best small-business clients are always thinking ahead
Big tech says it can boost productivity, but AI won’t solve meetings madness
Gene Marks
Endless Zoom meetings, a full inbox, innumerable Slack notifications – who’s got any time to actually work?
The brief Age of the Worker is over – employers have the upper hand again
The pandemic ushered in an era of ‘quiet quitting’ and ‘bare minimum Mondays’ but workers have since lost leverage
April 2023
The biggest challenge facing US small businesses? Rising interest rates
It sounds like science fiction but it’s not: AI can financially destroy your business
Gene Marks
March 2023
Consider yourself lucky if your small business worked with Silicon Valley Bank
Gene Marks
Yes, there were some scary moments, it was poorly regulated and your bank failed to protect your money – but you got it back
‘Guilt tipping’: is there any escape from the gratuitous rise in gratuities?
Gene Marks
Have you had a point-of-sale device spun round after minimal service inviting you to add a tip starting at 20%? You are not alone
A four-day week can work for US small business owners. Hear me out
Many of my clients are doubtful of a four-day work week. But embrace it – it’s a carrot to dangle, and it’ll help you attract talent
February 2023
Why aren’t more small business owners taking advantage of government help?
Gene Marks
My company has been virtual for 18 years. Remote working is tough
Gene Marks
January 2023
I love the UK. But I’m glad I’m running my small business in the US
Gene Marks
Unlimited holiday time for workers is good for business – even small ones
Gene Marks
It’s business as usual as in person conferences catch up to pre-Covid levels
The writing’s on the wall for the paper check – but I’m still going to miss it
Gene Marks
December 2022
Do small businesses really need non-compete clauses? Not really
Gene Marks
For US small businesses, interest rates are next year’s key issue
About 358 results for US small business
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