Currently, the Coronavirus is slowing down in China but is seeing increasingly greater spreading to other parts of the world. As of Monday, Chinese official figures released showed there had been 409 new cases of …
The Wall Street Journal reported that employers are being defrauded of millions of dollars by computer hackers through accessing key employee email addresses and then making requests for the transfer of company money.
The American Cancer Society is proposing the state license every shop that sells tobacco and that the state's tax on e-cigarettes mirror the tax on non-cigarette tobacco products, as part of suggested changes to the …
The latest return-on-investment study on the Pure Michigan ad campaign found a return of $8.79 for every dollar spent on the combined warm weather and fall campaigns of 2019, according to the Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC) …
One option business owners choose for succession planning is an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). ESOPs can empower and retain employees as well as provide tax savings, but careful consideration needs to be given to …
Soft skills include a range of competencies from communications to problem solving to collaboration. They are different than technical skills for sure, but they are no less essential to success. In fact, a recent LinkedIn survey of …
Despite the widespread use of online communications tools, there’s just something special about an effective face-to-face business meeting. “You cannot replace that time that you get with people making human […]
In last week’s letter we discussed administrative rule making and a handful of proposed rules that impact small businesses – some negatively. In times of divided government, the executive branch often relies on (and sometimes …
An array of tax-related limits that affect businesses are annually indexed for inflation, and many have increased for 2020. Here are some that may be important to you and your business.
Powerful software is at the center of SBAM's Payroll & HR Solutions powered by Ahola. SBAM Payroll & HR Solutions software, iSolved®, ensures your payroll is processed efficiently, accurately, and easily with seamless integration of time …
We often think about young people, and in particular, teenagers, as being negatively affected by social media. However, social media is also having a negative impact on adults, and in some ways, is negatively impacting …
DTE, Consumers Energy and the Small Business Association of Michigan team up to provide members with energy efficiency consultations and recommendations.
The Small Business Association of Michigan can certify your small business! Here's how it works.
Hold the Date! The 2020 MI Hidden Talent workshop will be on Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 in East Lansing, Michigan. Brian Calley and Michigan Supreme Court Justice Bernstein launched the […]
In January, many companies are preoccupied preparing budgets, forecasts and performance-related goals for the year. So, it's all too easy to overlook plans for preventing fraud. But to avoid financial losses and maintain a healthy organization, …
Shadow boards are a new concept where organizations put together a group of non-executive employees that work with senior management on strategic initiatives. They help organizations solve two problems – disengaged younger workers and keeping …
ASE is monitoring Michigan’s experience with recreational marijuana and its impact on the workplace. Though not providing too much in the way of new information a recent article provided by CCH Ideas and Trends puts …
How to Plan for Your Exit Thursday, March 26, 2020 2pm – 3pm Register Now This webinar covers the initial “primer issues” for any business owner over 55 who’s contemplating […]