How to get motivated when fighting the winter blahs
Our year-end results depend a lot on our successes early in the year. So how can we stay motivated at work, especially when we don’t get enough sunshine and for many of us, it is …
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January 29, 2019
January 28, 2019
Maximize the potential of Michigan’s small businesses
The team at SBAM didn’t waste any time getting the member-driven agenda started in the New Year.
January 24, 2019
Best practices of written warnings and performance documentation
By Kristen Cifolelli, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE Creating a solid documentation trail is critical for employers when working with an employee on performance issues. Documentation creates a written history […]
January 23, 2019
Will The Federal Shutdown Count As A Rainy Day?
With parts of the federal government still shuttered since Dec. 22, will Michigan's now-$1.1 billion Rainy Day Fund come into play at some point?
January 23, 2019
Benson Seeks Deal In Redistricting Suit; May Mean Redrawn Districts In 2020
Arguing the court has "found significant evidence of partisan gerrymandering," Secretary of State (SOS) Jocelyn Benson filed a brief in the League of Women Voters of Michigan (LWV) redistricting lawsuit that opens the door to …
January 22, 2019
Is there still time to pay 2018 bonuses and deduct them on your 2018 return?
There aren’t too many things businesses can do after a year ends to reduce tax liability for that year. However, you might be able to pay employee bonuses for 2018 in 2019 and still deduct …
January 22, 2019
Webinar: Emerging technology
What’s new in payment processing options for your small business? Presented by Steve Merkouris, International Bancard Thursday, February 14, 2019 2:00pm – 3:00pm The payment processing industry is ever-changing. Join […]
January 22, 2019
Webinar: Optimize Your Sales Channels for Growth
Manage external sales partners and optimize those channels for growth Presented by Joe Marr of Sandler Training Thursday, February 21, 2019 2:00pm – 3:00pm Whether your company only sells through […]
January 21, 2019
The importance of large format printing and signage
Michael Rogers talks with Drew Veach, Vice President for Corporate Color Graphics in Grand Rapids.
January 21, 2019
Raising the bar
Having served in state office for the last 12 years in a term-limited environment, I’ve seen several transitions to new executive and legislative leadership.
January 18, 2019
Rethinking hiring and training
Most employers have jobs that have certain requirements that must be met before the job can be filled.
January 17, 2019
Is an 8-hour work day productive?
In the U.S., full-time employees generally work 40+ hours per week. We work more than most first world nations including Germany, France, and England. But are we as productive?
January 16, 2019
Keeping up on your Fair Labor Standards Act understanding
Does an employer have to pay an applicant for interviewing for a job?
January 16, 2019
Creating an effective onboarding system
Up to 20% of employee turnover occurs within the first 45 days of employment, according to research by O.C. Tanner.
January 15, 2019
Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Is First Horse Out Of The Gate
A drug dealer would have to be convicted before police could keep, through civil asset forfeiture, money or property seized as proceeds of the crime, under legislation introduced Wednesday, the first two bills of the …
January 15, 2019
State Revenues To Tick Up $264M This Year, $225M More Next Year
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is starting off with $264.7 million more in state revenues than previously expected this fiscal year and $225 million more than previously estimated in state revenue for her first budget for Fiscal …
January 14, 2019
Tips for recruiting in a tight job market
Recruiting top talent in a tight labor market can be tough.
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