SMB columnist covering pub policy, tech, workplace for @Guardian, @TheHill, @PhillyInquirer, @WashTimes, @Forbes, @Entrepreneur. President marksgroup.net.
Joined September 2008
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18 Nov 2025
New @Paychex Thrive interview with @Paychex's HR Risk/Response partner Alex Papazis - we dive into the 5 game-changing #California laws taking effect in 2026 that #employers need to know -- such as the #Workplace Know Your Rights Act
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New @Paychex - I had a great conversation with @margaretkane World Cup host city executive, about Philly hosting @FIFAWorldCup and how businesses can leverage the event, from connecting with visitors to securing a deal with vendors.
#sports #marketing
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Jun 14
Mental health programs are an essential component to thriving as an organization.
Read this @Paychex article: #Workplace Mental Health Programs: Benefits, Examples, and How to Build One - with tools to help reduce #stress and #burnout
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Jun 14
A year ago #tariffs were a highly charged topic of conversation. Now?
Read my new @guardian column: Me, worry? For US #smallbusinesses, Trump’s #tariffs are now a non-issue
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Jun 14
New @ForbesTech column: @Google warns about fake IT teams stealing your financial #data, @tryramp debuts #accounting product, @SlackHQ unveils new #AI-powered tool, @AnthropicAI new model is 'Mythos on a leash,' @Microsoft new Copilot bundle
Read: forbes.com/sites/quickerbett…
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Jun 13
CA business owners, payroll laws in your state do not follow a simple playbook. Tax rules and wage and hour #laws often go beyond federal standards
Read this @Paychex article: #California Payroll: Taxes, Rules, and Compliance for #SmallBusinesses
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Jun 11
Corporate America is beginning to buckle under the cost of #AI - compaines are starting to pull back on their #AI spend.
Read my new @ForbesTech column: While Corporations Are Reporting Token Sticker Shock, SMBs Are Starting To Take #AI Seriously
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Jun 10
Swipe fees are out of control - as a consumer I've finally hit a wall.
Read my new @thehill column:
#creditcards #financetips #smallbusinesses
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Jun 9
#Financial fraud is a reality we all have to be aware of. Read my new @PhillyInquirer column:
Check fraud is rising. Here’s how #businesses can protect themselves. #money #theft
Read: inquirer.com/business/small-…
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Jun 7
New @guardian column: #Creditcards aren't evil if you know how to use them the right way
Using a #creditcard is no different than having a drink or two at dinner or a Big Mac once in a while ... just don’t overdo it
#finances #smallbusinessowner
Read: theguardian.com/business/202…
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Jun 2
"People always ask me, Jesse, what keeps you up at night? That's the wrong question."
Jesse Cole @YellowTuxJesse - owner of @TheSavBananas #baseball team - shares how he turned the team into a cultural phenomenon and his approach to #teamwork.
Listen: paychex.com/worx/podcasts/bu…
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May 31
#Retirement is in jeopardy for many working #Americans. There's a way to reverse that.
Read my new @guardian column: Many of us aren’t saving enough for #retirement. But there are ways to fix this
theguardian.com/money/2026/m…
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May 31
Ready to conquer your stage fright? Tune in to the latest @Paychex THRIVE episode as Seth Dechtman shares insider tips for confident public speaking and leaving a lasting impression! bit.ly/3XXVCFm
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May 31
New @ForbesTech column: @Uber questions investing in #AI, @Starbucks drops its #AI inventory system, Sam Altman says #AI won't lead to 'jobs apocalypse,' @tiktok_us is a profitable sales platform for SMBs, and the 20 best #AI tools for your business
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May 29
What's the key to capitalizing on good advice?
Read my new @Entrepreneur column: I’m a Business Consultant Who’s Seen the Best Advice Fail Companies — Here’s What Goes Wrong
#smallbusinessowner #BusinessTips #strategy
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May 28
New @WashTimes column: Trump’s #economy stronger than the headlines suggest
#Jobs, spending, wealth and #manufacturing still point toward growth
Read: washingtontimes.com/news/202…
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May 28
New @ForbesTech column: #AI Advice From @AnthropicAI Head Of U.S. #SmallBusiness
I'm starting to see a growing number of my #smallbusiness clients connecting @claudeai ...Everywhere I go it's Claude, Claude, Claude.
Why the #smallbusiness push?
Read: forbes.com/sites/quickerbett…
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