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Philadelphia Inquirer

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

Forbes

The Steel Industry Is Rapidly Embracing AI. Here’s How.

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) When anyone mentions the “steel industry” it generally means a lot of things: manufacturers, foundries, distributors, rollers, fabricators. All of…

Gene MarksAugust 5, 2026

Forbes

Small Business Tech News: Tokenmaxxing Wanes, Fixing Your “Spotty” Wi-Fi, Yelp Adds An AI Phone Assistant

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) Let’s Recap: “Tokenmaxxing” wanes in popularity Some non-profits are using AI in smart ways Yelp adds an AI phone assistant…

Gene MarksAugust 3, 2026

Forbes

Small Business Technology News Roundup: IBM Shares Crash, ChatGPT To Replace Wall Street Analysts

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) Let’s Recap: IBM shares collapse OpenAI says AI will replace workers Upwork says AI is reshaping freelancing Microsoft will let…

Gene MarksJuly 20, 2026

Forbes

Small Business Technology News Roundup: Microsoft Makes A Major AI U-Turn

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) Let’s Recap: Microsoft is giving more controls over AI back to humans AI actor Tilly Norwood lands a starring role…

Gene MarksJuly 12, 2026

Forbes

AI & Franchises: 10 Great AI Applications And Technologies Every Franchise Operator Should Know

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) Franchise operators across the country face a myriad of challenges including finding and retaining good staff and squeezing profits in…

Gene MarksJuly 8, 2026

Philadelphia Inquirer

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

Forbes

This Week’s Small Business Tech News: Apple Significantly Raises Their Prices

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) Let’s Recap: Microsoft introduces a troubleshooting agent Cloudflare says AI agents are a growing risk to small business Apple raises…

Gene MarksJune 28, 2026

Forbes

Small Business Tech News: Verizon CEO Sends Shocking Message To Employees

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) Let’s Recap: Verizon’s CEO says AI is going to replace a lot of employees How small businesses are using AI,…

Gene MarksJune 21, 2026

Forbes

While Corporations Are Reporting Token Sticker Shock, SMBs Are Starting To Take AI Seriously

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) Corporate America is beginning to buckle under the costs of AI. Many companies, from Uber to Starbucks to Microsoft to Coinbase and Walmart are either ditching…

Gene MarksJune 12, 2026