How to prevent small business bottlenecks, and other management tips and advice
Business coach and consultant Tom Borg shares lots of tips and advice.
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July 22, 2016
July 20, 2016
Where are my customers?
Your website is up, signs are in place, the literature is glossy and your Facebook is a “like.” But where are your customers? It’s an advertising slump.
July 20, 2016
EMV cards and other developments in credit card processing
Why is it important to small business success to be able to accept credit cards from your customers?
July 19, 2016
New overtime regulations will impact recruiting and retention
Come December 1st, recruiting and retention will likely become a bit harder for many organizations—and for some organizations, a lot harder.
July 18, 2016
Profile of tech news entrepreneur Mike Brennan
Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, interviews entrepreneur Mike Brennan, owner of MiTechnews.com.
July 15, 2016
Profile of Michigan 50 Companies to Watch winner MODUSTRI
MODUSTRI is a member of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch and has more than quadrupled the size of its staff during the past year.
July 14, 2016
New trends finding their way to landing pages
With digital marketing, everything is in a constant state of change, and the same goes for landing pages. Your landing page is the first page many people see, which means that page is going to either further …
July 13, 2016
What happens when a small business suddenly gets too successful?
Challenges that face small food producers when they get huge orders, seven ways to create office harmony and the best-and-worst entry level jobs.
July 12, 2016
Optimize your workforce
As employers it’s important to consider how we can contribute to economic growth and workforce optimization within our respective organizations. Many of us, in our people-related roles, have opportunities to influence growth through employee acquisition, …
July 11, 2016
Tips and advice for landing the great employees your firm needs
Sheri Welsh, owner of Welsh and Associates of Kalamazoo, is a nationally-known expert in employee. Listen to her tips to help find the best talent.
July 8, 2016
Millions of Android smartphones hit with HummingBad malware
A malicious app called HummingBad has taken hold of about 10 million Android phones around the world, and it collects your personal data, plus makes it act like you’ve clicked on ads that, well, you …
July 8, 2016
Profile of business consultant George Scott
Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with business coach and consultant George Scott, owner of Business Consulting Services
July 8, 2016
Employer Notices From The Health Insurance Exchange
Beginning in late June, some of your customers, considered an Applicable Large Employer (ALE) according to the Affordable Care Act, may have received a notice from the Federal Health Insurance Marketplace/Exchange. This notice is in …
July 7, 2016
The Apple iWatch at one-year and other small business tech topics
Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, interviews Linda Daichendt, executive director of the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan.
July 6, 2016
Complexities of paying a salary to a non-exempt employee part 3
Over the last several weeks, we have issued a series of articles covering the three different methods you can use to pay a non-exempt employee a salary plus overtime: Fixed Salary for a Set Number …
July 6, 2016
The latest State of the State economic survey: the implications for your small business sales and profits
Generally positive results of the latest State of the State survey and what that implies for your small business sales and profits.
July 4, 2016
The explosion of video on social media and other hot tech topics
Hear the latest from tech expert Tony Merlo, owner of SmarterPhones.net.
July 4, 2016
Six things your business has that cybercriminals want
Belief and opinion are the biggest hurdles in implementing effective security that can help prevent an attack by cybercriminals.
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