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More than three million U.S. couples own a small business together.

Sound enticing?

It should. Businesses started with a partner are more likely to survive. Read More

As a small business, the threat of an audit can strike heart into your heart. In episode #70, hosts Elizabeth Larkin and Gene Marks answer this question:

“I have a sneaking suspicion that I might be audited this year. We had a lot of unforeseen expenses, so how do I prepare for one just in case? Read More

“I work with my spouse in a small business. My husband doesn’t want to talk about the future as much as I do. How can I learn to accept that the future of our business will be up to me without getting irritated with my husband?” 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

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

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

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

Have a look at Gene Marks' do's and don't's in the customer service space. With a long time background in small business, Gene shares his observations of the good and bad he's seen with owner's and their customer relations. Read More

If you want to generate more leads for your small business, I have one word for you: events. Our events generate about 5-10 new leads a month for us, which for a small business, can turn into great projects. You should do events. And here are five reasons why. Read More

Are you ready to hire an employee for your small business? Today we talk about the best way to write a job ad and how to hire the right person. And once you hire them, do you know how to delegate? We discuss these topics and this episode of the Small Biz Ahead podcast with hosts Elizabeth Larkin an Read More