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There are lots of options for tax preparation software, with one of the most popular being Intuit’s TurboTax. Another good program is TaxSlayer. Well known tax preparation firms like H&R Block and Jackson-Hewitt also offer do-it-yourself products. All of the big players differ on features and funct Read More

What’s the biggest customer service mistake you can make as a small business owner? Gene and some of our listeners disagree! We also talk about what to do about a pushy administrative assistant in your small office on this week’s episode of the Small Biz Ahead podcast. Read More

Are you a small business owner who’s buried in your work and just doesn’t have time to research the latest and great apps and technology to use at your small business? No worries. Join hosts Elizabeth Larkin and Gene Marks as they discuss the latest in small business tech and teach you how you can Read More

If you ever worked for a large company before starting your small business, you probably remember the rigid performance review process. This process often involved powerful software built to handle tens of thousands of users that integrated with the company’s back-end enterprise systems. Read More

Ask anyone who’s been in business for more than 10 years and you’ll get the same reaction when you bring up small business taxes: Please change the topic. It’s not just that the topic is mind-meltingly boring (it is) or a buzz-kill (it is). It’s because taxes are always the biggest expense we have Read More

The best way to ensure that your business is successful in 2017 is tying up loose ends and closing out 2016 in the best way possible. That includes both setting up your business to be more efficient and reviewing employee performance so you can reward them for their successes, while encouraging the Read More

Making the switch from filing cabinets to cloud-based storage can be daunting. Here are three leading technologies you should consider if you want to reap the benefits of a paperless business. Read More

One of the most time-consuming parts of hiring a new employee as small business owner is writing a great job ad that will attract good candidates and then screening the resumes once your ad is published. Have a look at Gene's tips on how to succeed at hiring the right candidate for you. Read More

Have you ever considered an open floor plan for your business? Do you have employees who work different hours than you do? Join hosts Elizabeth Larkin and Gene Marks as they answer these questions in this episode of the Small Biz Ahead Podcast. Read More

Are you a small business owner who is struggling to really motivate your employees? Are you irked that none (or some) of your clients or customers are paying you on time? Join hosts Elizabeth Larkin and Gene Marks as they tackle these questions in this episode of the Small Biz Ahead Podcast. Read More