The Legal Importance of Contracts for Small Businesses
A summary of Mavacy’s legal webinar, presented September 19, 2024, and available to watch on-demand now. In the world of small business, having the right agreements in place isn’t just […]
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October 4, 2024
October 4, 2024
The Real Effects of Ageism
Ageism is real in the workplace. Resume Now released findings to its 2024 State of Ageism in the Workplace report, which examines the prevalence and impact of age-related discrimination.
October 3, 2024
Will Autonomy Bring Workers Back to the Office?
With the rise of remote work, employees are no longer just seeking flexibility—they crave autonomy. Will granting more autonomy entice workers back to the office?
October 3, 2024
MIOSHA Announces $500,000 in Grant Funding
Available to Michigan Small Businesses for Enhanced Worker Protections LANSING, Mich.— Small businesses in Michigan with 250 employees or fewer can now apply for a Michigan Occupational Safety and Health […]
October 2, 2024
Michigan Minimum Wage Rate 2025 Increase Schedule
Michigan’s Minimum Wage will increase twice in 2025 – first increasing on Jan. 1, 2025, following the usual rate increase schedule, and again on Feb. 21, 2025, in accordance with […]
October 1, 2024
Business Groups List 5 Changes They Want To Sick Leave Act
Business organizations and chambers of commerce across Michigan are asking Lansing lawmakers to make changes to the 72-hour Paid Sick Leave Act to correct issues before the act is implemented.
October 1, 2024
Election Dynamics Hold Up Half Of Data Center Package
In the latest installment of data center tax breaks struggling through the House, one of the two-bill packages passed with several politically vulnerable Democrats staying off the board while the second bill failed to receive …
October 1, 2024
Sticker Blitz Leads the Sticker Printing Industry
Matt and Josh Stephens, brothers and co-founders of Sticker Blitz based in Warren, are paving a bright, innovative path in the sticker printing industry.
September 30, 2024
The Small Business Briefing – September 30, 2024
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
September 30, 2024
Steps to Finding – and Keeping – the Best Employees
Finding employees for our businesses continues to increase in difficulty. As small business owners, we all think we offer a great place to work and people would want to work for us.
September 29, 2024
Six Ways to Optimize Leadership Performance
Running a business is a demanding endeavor, often at the expense of our own well-being.
September 28, 2024
Content Strategy Dominates
There’s a lot of buzz these days about content marketing, the use of AI to create it, and how to leverage the content created for various platforms.
September 27, 2024
Is it Burnout or Boreout?
Experiencing boredom at work might seem harmless, but it can actually have serious consequences. The main difference between burnout and boreout is the contrast between feeling overworked and feeling unfulfilled. […]
September 27, 2024
Social Enterprise: Business with a Mission
Incompass Michigan is a statewide network of comprehensive human service providers working together to develop independence and achieve inclusive communities.
September 26, 2024
Michigan Supreme Court Expands OSHA/MIOSHA Remedies
Michigan employers may not “discharge an employee or in any manner discriminate against an employee because the employee files a complaint” under the state’s safety and health law. An employee […]
September 26, 2024
Unlock Your Business Potential with the SBSH Grant Program!
The Small Business Support Hub (SBSH) Grant Program provides support for established 1st stage and 2nd stage businesses that have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Why Apply for […]
September 26, 2024
Budget Wins and Legislative Warning Signs
Into the early morning hours on June 27, the legislature passed the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget. This was the final piece of their agenda before breaking for the summer and heading to their respective districts …
September 25, 2024
The Challenges and Success Opportunities in Government Contracting
On this episode of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Catherine Behrenbrinker, President & CEO of Symplicity Communications in Grand Rapids.
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