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GENE MARKS
Small Business Expert, Author & Columnist
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Pennsylvania

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“I had the honor and privilege to attend your session at SCUCE. Loved every moment of it!”

Branch Manager

"Thank you for knocking it out of the park.Everybody loved the presentations and especially your energy and humor. We look forward to working with you again in the future."

"We received raved reviews from our attendees. MANY of our attendees came up to me afterwards and told me how many great takeaways they received from your presentation."

Executive Vice President

"Our group loved you. You got the highest score of any speaker."

Executive Editor

"By the way, Gene's presentation was entertaining and very informational. The best of the conference."

WPM Program Manager

"Our group really enjoyed Gene's presentation. It was the highest rated presentation at PEMA's Annual Meeting. Thank you Gene for your great insights and advice."

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ABOUT GENE MARKS

A past columnist for both The New York Times and The Washington Post, Gene now writes regularly for The Hill, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Forbes, Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine and The Guardian.

Gene has written 5 books on business management, specifically geared towards small and medium sized companies. His most recent is Want More Cash?: 100+ Ideas And Strategies For Increasing Your Company’s Cash Flow This Year.

Nationally, Gene appears regularly on Fox Business, MSNBC as well as CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor and SiriusXM’s Wharton Business Channel where he talks about the financial, economic and technology issues that affect business leaders today.

Through his keynotes and breakout sessions, Gene helps business owners, executives and managers understand the political, economic and technological trends that will affect their companies and – most importantly – the actions they can take to continue to grow and profit.

Gene owns and operates the Marks Group PC, a financial consulting firm that provides technology and consulting services to small and medium sized businesses.

Prior to starting the Marks Group PC Gene, a Certified Public Accountant, spent nine years in the entrepreneurial services arm of the international consulting firm KPMG in Philadelphia where he was a Senior Manager.

GENE MARKS PROGRAMS & TOPICS

FROM WASHINGTON TO YOUR WORKPLACE

Is there a recession coming? According to national business columnist and certified public accountant Gene Marks it is…and sooner than you think.
But there’s no need to panic. Anyone who has been running a business for a period of time knows that the economy is cyclical. There are always ups and downs. And experienced business leaders across the country are already preparing for the next downturn which is likely to come in the next 6-12 months. They’re doing this because they have people – employees, customers, partners and their families – who are relying on them to be prepared. During this fast paced, entertaining and extremely valuable discussion, Gene will share what these Are you prepared? leaders are doing to position their companies so that they can successfully navigate through the coming downturn.

BUILDING VALUE: SUCCESSION PLANNING

The average age of the U.S. small business owner is about 53 years old, which means that many will be looking to transition from business owner to retirement in the years to come. But what’s the best strategy for you? What are the considerations for passing your business down to family members? What options do you have for selling your company? How should you best prepare your company — and your finances — to best take advantage of today’s tax and business laws? Join certified public accountant Gene Marks for a fast paced, entertaining and informative discussion where you will better understand your best succession actions you should be taking that benefit yourself, your family and others connected to your business.

BUILDING VALUE: SECURITY

Currently a $1.5 trillion market, the cyber crime economy continues to grow. Is your business prepared with the security it needs to protect against a cyber attack? In 2023, the workforce is more virtual than ever, making cybersecurity a priority for every business.the years to come.Join nationally recognized journalist, best-selling author, and business owner Gene Marks CPA for a fast paced, entertaining and data filled presentation where he will share with you advice, lessons and actions to position your company for security in the years to come.

BUILDING VALUE: BUYING/SELLING YOUR BUSINESS

Whether you are looking to buy a business or sell your business, there are a number of steps you’ll need to take. Join CPA and journalist Gene Marks as he walks you through each step and hits on the biggest issues facing buyers and sellers in today’s current market.

BUILDING VALUE: 2023 TECH

Mobile tech, office collaboration techs, customer relationship management, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, cyber-security…these are only a few of the major technology trends that are having a significant impact on how we do business, generate leads, sell and service our customers, both now and in the future. Join Forbes and Inc. Magazine technology columnist Gene Marks for a review of the hottest technologies that smart business leaders are investing in today…and preparing their businesses for tomorrow.

BUILDING VALUE: 2023 TAX STRATEGIES

Whether you’re a financial person or not, this presentation is critical for your business. Why? Because taxes represent the biggest expense you have in your organization and personally. Minimizing your tax expense will free up capital to invest, hire and save. Knowing the tax breaks and incentives that you can use will help you defer the costs of bringing on great people and growing your business. Both the 2017 Tax Reform bill and recent legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act include significant provisions that have a material impact on your business — and personal life too. But that’s just the beginning! You don’t need to be a financial expert to understand all the ins and outs of tax legislation. You just need to know the issues and questions to ask your accountant. That’s the objective of this presentation.

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GENE MARKS
Small Business Expert, Author & Columnist
Gene Marks
TRAVELS FROM:

Pennsylvania
KEYNOTE FEE:

$15,001 - $20,000

Keynote fee falls within this range. For exact fee, please contact us.
KEYNOTE VIDEOS

“I had the honor and privilege to attend your session at SCUCE.  Loved every moment of it!”

Branch Manager, Unity of Eatonville Federal Credit Union

“Thank you for knocking it out of the park. Everybody loved the presentations and especially your energy and humor. We look forward to working with you again in the future.”

Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container Association

"We received raved reviews from our attendees. MANY of our attendees came up to me afterwards and told me how many great takeaways they received from your presentation."
Executive Vice President

SWR Institute

"Our group loved you. You got the highest score of any speaker."
Executive Editor

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ABOUT GENE MARKS

A past columnist for both The New York Times and The Washington Post, Gene now writes regularly for The Hill, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Forbes, Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine and The Guardian.

Gene has written 5 books on business management, specifically geared towards small and medium sized companies. His most recent is Want More Cash?: 100+ Ideas And Strategies For Increasing Your Company’s Cash Flow This Year.

Nationally, Gene appears regularly on Fox Business, MSNBC as well as CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor and SiriusXM’s Wharton Business Channel where he talks about the financial, economic and technology issues that affect business leaders today.

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Through his keynotes and breakout sessions, Gene helps business owners, executives and managers understand the political, economic and technological trends that will affect their companies and – most importantly – the actions they can take to continue to grow and profit.

Gene owns and operates the Marks Group PC, a financial consulting firm that provides technology and consulting services to small and medium sized businesses.

Prior to starting the Marks Group PC Gene, a Certified Public Accountant, spent nine years in the entrepreneurial services arm of the international consulting firm KPMG in Philadelphia where he was a Senior Manager.

GENE MARKS PROGRAMS & TOPICS
FROM WASHINGTON TO YOUR WORKPLACE
During this fast paced, entertaining and extremely valuable discussion, Gene will go over real life, feet-on-the-ground strategies and tactics that smart leaders are using to navigate their way through the new political environment and the current economic slowdown and position their companies for future growth.
BUILDING VALUE: SUCCESSION PLANNING
Join certified public accountant Gene Marks for a fast paced, entertaining and informative discussion where you will better understand your best succession actions you should be taking that benefit yourself, your family and others connected to your business.
BUILDING VALUE: SECURITY
Currently a $1.5 trillion market, the cyber crime economy continues to grow. Is your business prepared with the security it needs to protect against a cyber attack? In 2023, the workforce is more virtual than ever, making cybersecurity a priority for every business.the years to come.Join nationally recognized journalist, best-selling author, and business owner Gene Marks CPA for a fast paced, entertaining and data filled presentation where he will share with you advice, lessons and actions to position your company for security in the years to come.
BUILDING VALUE: BUYING/SELLING YOUR BUSINESS
Whether you are looking to buy a business or sell your business, there are a number of steps you’ll need to take. Join CPA and journalist Gene Marks as he walks you through each step and hits on the biggest issues facing buyers and sellers in today’s current market.

Request Availability for Gene Marks

GENE MARKS BOOKS