Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with John DiNunzio, the founder of Identicom Sign Solutions, a member of the Inc 5000 list of fast growing small businesses.
Four strategies to help you maximize the customer profitability of your small business.
Tips on how to analyze financial statements and select the right accountant who can help your business success.
In a recent announcement by Amazon, they are implementing a pilot program, whereby teams of specialized employees including their managers, will work a 30-hour work week. The stated goal of the program is “to create …
Tips for finding and keeping the best employees from business consultant Tom Borg.
Flu season is coming up and one of the biggest hazards might be your own employees, or you. Why? People coming to work sick. It’s rude, it’s selfish, and it doesn’t make anyone a hero.
“To me, job titles don’t matter. Everyone is in sales. It’s the only way we stay in business.” – Harvey Mackay
Tips to get out of your comfort zone to hit those sales goals.
Today on SBAM Shorts Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks about the keys to a successful startup operation with business author Herby Fabius.
Consumers Energy works to help ensure small business success and profitability through a variety of initiatives.
The owner of an insurance agency I know did an experiment. Sheila VanZile of Watermark Insurance printed business cards with two different titles: President and Queen. Over the course of time, she used both…
How to bid and negotiate for sales without falling into the trap of being an unpaid consultant to your customer.
Customer service is always a hot topic in both the consumer and business space. Everyone knows it’s important, but how can you implement the practices to make your company stand out from the rest?
Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Michigan State University economist Charles Ballard about the latest State of the State survey.
The Republican caucus competition for leadership spots next session is off to the races. Rep. Rob VerHeulen (R-Walker) and Rep. Tom Leonard (R-DeWitt) are long known to be vying for the top slot as Speaker, but …
The sponsor of a House bill setting up specific statewide standards for companies like Uber and Lyft says he'd like the package to move as soon as next month.
Twenty or so days, that's all that is left for Michigan's 98th Legislature.
Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with entrepreneur Candice Simons, owner of Detroit-based Brooklyn Outdoor.