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Michigan small business owners stricken over false ESTA allegations

Lansing, MI – The small business community in Michigan is taking issue with a false narrative being pushed in Lansing that small businesses don’t offer paid time off for their […]

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January 21, 2025

Hall Names Bollin, Maddock as Ranking Members of House Approps

New House Appropriations Committee Chair Ann Bollin (R-Brighton) and Majority Vice Chair Matt Maddock (R-Milford) are in Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township)’s lineup to “stand up to Sarah Anthony,” Hall said Tuesday during his announcement.

January 21, 2025

Hall’s Second Road Funding Proposal Won’t Raise Revenue, as Whitmer Asks

House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) updated his road funding proposal Thursday morning, still without raising revenue, but this time using $3.1 billion instead of $2.7 billion.

January 20, 2025

The Small Business Briefing – January 20, 2025

Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.

January 20, 2025

Michigan Introduces New R&D Tax Credit for Small Businesses

On Monday, January 13th, 2025, Governor Whitmer signed HB 5100 and HB 5101 into law, which create a Research and Development (R&D) tax credit in Michigan. SBAM supported these bipartisan bills and contributed to their …

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January 20, 2025

From Onboarding to Compliance: HR’s Power in Cybersecurity Protection

On average, businesses paid $1.5 million to recover from a ransomware attack and it took, on average, one month to fully recover.

January 19, 2025

2025 Handbook Updates: Navigating New Employment Laws

As we enter a new year and as should be done at least once a year, HR professionals should be reviewing their employee handbooks and policies to ensure they remain up to date and legally …

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January 18, 2025

10 Proven Strategies for Better Decision-Making

Effective decision-making is one of the most crucial skills for leaders.

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January 17, 2025

The Power of Mentorship

January is National Mentoring Month and a perfect time to dive into the topic of mentorship.

Karen Scarpino, featured on the Small Business Weekly podcast

January 17, 2025

How to Make Quality Promotional Products a Key Part of Your Business Marketing Plan

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Elite SBAM member Karen Scarpino, owner and CEO of Green Giftz by Promotional Impact.

January 16, 2025

Remote Work Across State Lines: What Employers Need to Know

There are a lot of things an organization should take into consideration before hiring a remote employee or allowing an employee to work remotely in other states.

January 15, 2025

Independent Contractor Classification Among First Bills Introduced By Senate Dems

Among their earliest bills introduced this year, Senate Democrats are resurrecting the proposal penalizing businesses for improperly treating an employee as an "independent contractor," setting up fines and charges for not paying wages and benefits.

January 15, 2025

Select Committee Hears Almost Two Hours Of Testimony On Tipped Wage, ESTA

One full committee room, two overflow rooms and 50 requests to testify set the scene for the first meeting of the House Select Committee on Protecting Employees and Small Businesses, which took testimony on HB 4001 and HB …

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January 14, 2025

Real Life HR: When an Employee is Ready to Retire

When key employees are preparing to retire, it's important to take proactive steps to ensure a smooth transition, minimize disruptions, and maintain the continuity of the business.

January 13, 2025