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SBAM's P.O.W.E.R. Suite
Human Resources

Accounting & Finance

Sales & Marketing

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Operations

Information Technology

Government Relations

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Development

SBAM
 Small Business Association of Michigan  
Focusing the Power of Small Business
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SBAM P.O.W.E.R. Suite

THE SBAM P.O.W.E.R. Suite is a unique and exclusive offering to SBAM members. P.O.W.E.R. is an acronym for Performance Optimized with Enhanced Resources. Small business owners wear many hats throughout each day but, in essence, they are the CEO of their company. Unlike Fortune 500 CEOs, most small business owners do not have an executive staff to rely on for expertise in the many functional areas of running a business. The P.O.W.E.R. Suite was designed to be exactly that — your executive staff.

There are eight major categories in the suite that contain discounted products and services and a comprehensive knowledge base to help you tackle tough issues. The knowledge base includes informative articles as well as answers from leading experts across the state to the frequently asked questions faced by entrepreneurs on a daily basis. And if you don’t find the answer you need, you can ask an expert directly and get one-on-one help.

Gain peace of mind knowing that whatever problem you may face, you’re covered. As an SBAM member, you have access to member-only benefits in the following areas.


Human Resources
We understand the importance employee benefits, especially health insurance, play in your ability to recruit and retain top-quality employees. That’s why SBAM focuses the buying power of our members to offer a full spectrum of human resources services to help your business run more efficiently and profitably.

Read more about SBAM’s human resources and employee benefit services

Accounting & Finance
Get help managing all the financial ins and outs vital to running your business successfully and profitably. Gain advice on handling your books, taxes, investments and other accounting matters.

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Sales & Marketing
You know that promoting and selling your product is essential, but you may not know the best way to do it... or have the time. Find resources on how to best reach and sell to your customers and manage your sales force.

Read more about SBAM’s sales & marketing services

Legal
Not everyone has the knowledge or training to grapple with complex legal issues. Gain access to our Online Business Law Resource Center for answers to a variety of legal questions in general business law, immigration law, intellectual property law and labor and employment law.

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Operations
Save on services essential to producing, selling and delivering your product or service. SBAM focuses the buying power of thousands of members to gain discounted prices on a variety of operational services.

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Information Technology
Keeping up-to-date on new technologies and computer options is difficult for anyone, let alone busy business owners. Find help learning new skills and managing and using the technological tools you need to operate efficiently.

Read more about SBAM’s information technology and computer services

Government Relations
Our six on-staff lobbyists advocate on behalf of small businesses at the state and national level. We focus the political power of thousands of members to grant you a louder voice in government. Get involved and help set the small business legislative agenda though our Legislative Action Committee or contribute to the Political Action Committee.

Read more about SBAM’s government relations services

Entrepreneurial Development
Running a business is no easy task. Juggling multiple responsibilities and resolving employee issues while trying to serve your customers can land you in unfamiliar territory and make you feel pulled in different directions. SBAM offers shared resources to help you improve your skills as an entrepreneur and keep your business running smoothly.

Your Entrepreneurial Development resources include a subscription to Focus on Small Business, SBAM’s monthly magazine that covers topics helpful to small business owners and provides important membership updates and announcements. In addition, you can sign up for our free e-newsletters to stay on top of legislative issues and the small business economy.

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"The savings we enjoy as SBAM members add up month after month. SBAM provides me with affordable pricing on many services. Saving time and money is key when running a small business and SBAM’s buying power offers both."

David Rhoa
Lake Michigan Mailers, Kalamazoo
Member since 2000
   
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