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SBAM’s Board Issues Open Letter on Health Care Affordability
Health care affordability is a present‑day business challenge, and small businesses cannot keep absorbing year‑over‑year increases.
That’s why the SBAM Board of Directors issued an open letter, now published in The Detroit News as well as Crain’s Detroit Business, to say clearly what our members are experiencing every day: we can’t take this anymore.
Introducing SBAM Academy
Practical training for Michigan small business owners and your teams is now at your fingertips!
Build leadership, HR, and operational skills that move your business forward—learning from trusted experts who understand Michigan small businesses, all in one flexible, centralized SBAM learning hub.
Small Business Support Hub Program
The SBSH Hub Program provides free programming, courses, events, and support designed to help your business recover from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and help you achieve the success you seek for your business.
Qualifying as a Participant in the SBSH Grant Program is relatively easy. Simply tell us a little about your business and we will handle the rest.
May 15, 2026
When Culture and Strategy Collide: HR Lessons from the Spirit Airlines Collapse
The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines after 34 years has quickly become more than a financial story.
May 15, 2026
The Numbers Don’t Lie; Traditional Job Boards are Failing Small Business Employers
The real cost of a bad hire. The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that a bad hire can cost employers up to 30% of the worker’s first‑year salary. For small […]
May 14, 2026
HR Processes That Bring HR Strategy to Life
In last week’s article on HR strategies that drive organizational success, the focus was on aligning HR priorities with business goals and defining the talent, performance, rewards, and technology strategies that shape outcomes.
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