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How local contractors and construction companies are leaning into AI

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Painters? Windows installers? Flooring specialists? These may not be the first people that come to mind when you think…

Gene MarksAugust 11, 2026

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Google Workspace can save small biz owners time and money. Here’s how.

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) When it comes to office software, people generally think first of Microsoft. But the reality is that Google Workspace…

Gene MarksJune 30, 2026

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Google just changed its guidance for small businesses. Here’s what to know.

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) AI is already impacting online search, and if your small business relies on the internet for growth,…

Gene MarksMay 19, 2026

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Is your website ADA compliant? If not, you could face a lawsuit

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Do the images on your website have alternative text? Can a user fully navigate your site without using…

Gene MarksMay 12, 2026

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Cybercrime is rising. Here’s how to protect your business

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Cybercrime losses amounted to almost $21 billion last year, reflecting a 26% increase from 2024, the FBI recently reported. The…

Gene MarksApril 21, 2026

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Why your small business needs an AI policy

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) It’s no secret that the use of both generative and agentic AI will proliferate over the next few years…

Gene MarksNovember 25, 2025

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Six ways small businesses are using AI in Philly and beyond

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) A recent survey from Goldman Sachs found that about 68% of small-business owners are using AI — specifically generative AI “assistants”…

Gene MarksOctober 8, 2025