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Gene Marks — Small Biz Silver Lining

Small-business columnist and owner writing on taxes, hiring, and regulations for Main Street businesses

Coach's note: One of the few voices writing for a ten-person business rather than a venture-backed one.

www.genemarks.com
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Key arguments & positions

  • Practical, non-ideological analysis of how policy, tax law, and technology trends affect small and mid-sized businesses.
  • Advocates small businesses adopting automation and CRM/AI tools to compete with larger companies.

Accomplishments

  • Has run The Marks Group, a small-business technology consulting practice, for more than two decades.
  • Nationally syndicated columnist across Forbes, The Hill, The Guardian, and Entrepreneur.
  • Delivers 70-plus paid keynotes a year.

Papers & key writings

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Gene Marks — Small Business Columnist, Author

Small-business columnist and owner writing on taxes, hiring, and regulations for Main Street businesses.

In plain terms: This site features columns and presentations from small-business adviser and accountant Gene Marks. You can explore practical insights on economic trends, workplace rules, and technology to help run or grow your business.

Why I recommend it: One of the few voices writing for a ten-person business rather than a venture-backed one.

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