Gene Marks
Contributor
/ President of The Marks Group
Gene Marks is president of The Marks Group, 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).
More From Gene Marks
Ready for Anything
Why I Don't Want to Have Coffee With You
Unless, of course, you fall into one of these five categories. My time is limited, after all.
Ethics
Think Hillary's Bad? Here Are 5 'Ethical' Mistakes Business Owners Regularly Make.
Most of us don't operate outside of the law. Sometimes, we make choices that would be considered unethical by some, yet perfectly appropriate by others.
Customer Service
3 Reasons Why Apologizing Hurts Your Business
Hey entrepreneurs and business people, stop saying you're sorry so much.
Entrepreneurs
How Did Lena Dunham, Mark Zuckerberg and Simon and Garfunkel Find Success?
These four people, among others, rose above thousands of others to have great careers. What set them apart?
Entrepreneur Mindset
Why Does Bill Cosby Keep Coming to Work?
The pilloried comedian has continued performing despite numerous allegations of sexual abuse.
Failure
Why Most Restaurants Featured on 'Kitchen Nightmares' Fail
British chef Gordon Ramsay supposedly turns things around for these business owners every episode, but they go out of business anyway. Here's an explanation.
Benefits
What Small Businesses Provide That Larger Companies Cannot
A tragic turn of events at one firm reveals that something is eventually lost at a larger scale.
Pricing
The Lesson in American Airlines' Smart Pricing Plan for its Exclusive Club
What kind of customers would you rather have? Ones that pay as they go, or those on a subscription?
Etiquette
Welcome Back to the Blow-Off Economy. Yay?
The economy is picking up again, and most businesses are on stronger ground. That usually leads to one thing.
Business Planning
Make Plans, But Remember That Success Comes to Those Who Execute
Seeking a European headquarters, the founder of a micro brewery is ultimately relying on his instincts. That's what most successful entrepreneurs do.
Politics
3 Reasons Why You Are 'Meh' About This Year's Midterm Elections
We get it. There's plenty of reasons to drive straight past the polls next week. But isn't voting important, no matter what?
Traits
Can This Secret Characteristic Every Entrepreneur Possesses Be Taught?
Researchers are looking at whether children can learn a trait that people need to build successful business.
Optimism
Small Business Owners' Definition of Success Fuels Their Optimism
'There's no better place to be an entrepreneur than in the U.S.,' says the CEO of The Hartford, which recently released a survey of small businesses.
Ask Entrepreneur
The One Question Successful Business Owners Always Ask Themselves
Learn this essential way to focus your efforts for the management challenges ahead.
Are You a Spineless Business Owner Dominated By Your Staff?
An unpleasant experience with a former client and his dominating bookkeeper reminds us that the boss needs a backbone.
