The Michigan Board of State Canvassers is currently in the process of debating petition language for a ballot initiative that would impose a new tax for thousands of Michigan's small business owners.
In the proverbial war for talent, small business leaders can understandably feel intimidated by the prospect of competing with large firms. Big budgets often spell deeper pockets for salaries, signing bonuses, advanced talent acquisition technology, …
Join SBAM’s Scout Sparks and Kellie Neirynck as they introduce our brand-new HR Toolkit—a powerful, easy-to-use resource designed specifically for small businesses.
The Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity announced last Thursday that $34 million would be paid out to around 49,000 unemployment insurance claimants, as the agency adjusts to comply with a new law in …
You’ve probably heard of “quiet quitting,” but a new trend is quietly reshaping workplaces: quiet cutting. Instead of laying off employees, organizations are increasingly reassigning workers into different roles—often without a promotion, raise, or even …
LANSING, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan honored Christy Howden, CEO and co-founder of Wolverine Pickleball, with its 2025 Energy Champion award.
LANSING, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan honored Joe Grace, Director of Operations at Alma Tire, as its 2025 Energy Champion award.
With the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), a number of provisions impact employers. Below is a summary of the major ones.
Jen Jurgens, Founder & CEO of 1BoldStep, led a webinar focused on transforming marketing from a cost center into a revenue-generating engine.
Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt (R-Lawton) called for a federal investigation into what he called “the growing scandal involving the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.”
The 100-word summary for a state constitutional amendment to increase taxes on the rich to pay for schools, which was approved by the Board of State Canvassers, was pulled by the board Thursday because of …
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
Whether an employee leaves voluntarily or involuntarily, there are several documents you may want to provide.
On today’s program, Michael talks with Zack Bishop, president of 4 Flutes Machining, recently honored as a member of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch for 2025.
Brian Calley, President & CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan, issued the following statement after the Board of Canvassers revoked initial approval for the graduated income tax ballot proposal:
$4.4 million investment will provide access to health, life and retirement benefits for childcare employees statewide, strengthen Michigan’s early childhood workforce
As a reminder, the deadline for submitting Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fees is July 31.
On July 4, President Trump signed the legislation known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law.