Gene Marks

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Gene Marks is president of The Marks Group PC, a ten-person Philadelphia-based consulting firm specializing in sales and marketing technologies. Gene is the author of six books, most recently The Manufacturer's Book Of List (CreateSpace - October, 2013).

9 Recent Stories

Dealing With That Unhappy Customer

Sometimes, a client can become a nuisance. Is it worth the stress to save the relationship?

December 13, 2013 in Business Management

Why Discounts Are a Trick

Go ahead, have a sale. Give a discount. Be a sport. But know that youre just playing an age-old game of pricing.

December 6, 2013 in Sales

3 Things You Need to Know About Your Tech Guy

Your tech support can make or break your business when something goes awry. Here's what you need to know to avoid disaster.

November 18, 2013 in Tech Tips

3 People You Need to Know to Get Paid By Your Next Big Customer

Doing business with big companies means it might be a while before you're paid. Here are three key people to know to speed up the process.

November 4, 2013 in Sales

Startup Perks Wal-Mart and Amazon Can Never Offer

Big-name companies can offer perks like treadmill workstations and foosball tables, but there are certain startup perks they can never give employees.

October 22, 2013 in Hiring Center

Want to Turn Huge Startup Profits? Here's Why You Need to Be Patient.

If you've got a new product on the market, face the facts: It will probably take about 1,000 days before you see a profit.

October 18, 2013 in Startup Basics

What Your Banker Isn't Telling You

Understanding how bankers work with small-business owners will help you make the most of your relationship.

October 14, 2013 in Cash Flow & Money Management

Why It Pays to Be a Jerk Like Jeff Bezos

A new book about Amazon's CEO that comes out next week gives readers an intimate look at the leader's harsh temperament. But Bezos is onto something. Here's why.

October 11, 2013 in Leadership