How Long Should You Keep Business Records?
The retention of tax and business records depends on the nature of the information and how it is used.
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May 22, 2023
May 22, 2023
4 Trends Driving the Workplace Forward
The world of work is constantly evolving. Both employers and employees are continuously adjusting to new needs and expectations for when, where, and how we get things done. We need to understand the latest trends …
May 19, 2023
Job Seekers Want Honesty, Transparency, and Flexibility
iHire has published a new research report uncovering job seekers’ preferences when searching for work. The What Candidates Want: 2023 Job Seeker Report details the results of iHire’s survey of a Qualtrics panel comprising 600 working professionals …
May 18, 2023
Custom Signage to Help Your Firm Comply with ADA Requirements
On this week's SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Mike Shabluk, owner of Erie Custom Signs in Saginaw.
May 18, 2023
The Small Business Briefing – May 18, 2023
On today's Small Business Briefing hosts Brian Calley and Kelli Saunders touch on a number of topics, including population concerns, record-level campaign giving from Unions, and much more!
May 18, 2023
Can You Fire Someone for “Fit”?
Be wary if terminating an employee due to “fit.” In a case coming out of the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, the court found that the "not a good fit" approach may be a …
May 15, 2023
The Small Business Briefing – May 15, 2023
On this episode of the Small Business Briefing, hosts Brian Calley and Sarah Miller talked about: Potential Legal Challenges to the Income Tax Rollback, Changes to Talking/Texting While Driving, Independent Contractors and Data Monday.
May 13, 2023
6 Ways to Prevent Burnout at Work
Most everyone knows what the “hustle” is. It’s been a part of work culture since the early 19th century, when the word was first used to mean “gumption” or “hard work.”
May 13, 2023
Offering Paid Volunteer Time Off
Volunteer time off (VTO) is a form of paid leave that gives employees their regular compensation for hours spent in service to an approved charitable or community organization.
May 12, 2023
I-9’s Completed Remotely (Virtually) During COVID Will Now Require In-Person Updating
Last week the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced effective July 31, 2023, remote verification of I-9 documentation will no longer be allowed.
May 12, 2023
How One Negative Employee Can Sour the Bunch
It just takes one bad apple…so the saying goes. One negative employee can have a significant impact on the work environment and the morale of other employees. Here are some ways in which a negative …
May 11, 2023
The Small Business Briefing – May 11, 2023
On today's Small Business Briefing, hosts Brian Calley and Kelli Saunders talked: Inflation, how the end of the Federal Public Health Emergency affects insurance and testing, Michigan roads and infrastructure update and more!
May 11, 2023
How to Build External Recruitment Pipelines
With unemployment still at the lowest levels and demand high, employers have to think outside the box to fill open jobs at their organizations. For many, competing for talent is simply opening up the wallet, …
May 11, 2023
Prosthetics and Orthotics Firm Thrives in Their Niche Market
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Chris and Kim Casteel, co-owners of Anew Life Prosthetics and Orthotics in Detroit, and members of the Small Business Association of Michigan's Leadership Council.
May 9, 2023
Teens Should be Able to Find a Job this Summer in Michigan
Teenagers shouldn't have trouble finding a job this summer, particularly working in hospitality, retail, entertainment or recreation in summer tourist areas, according to Department of Technology, Management and Budget estimates.
May 9, 2023
Nesbitt Wants Debt Paid Down; No ‘Partisan Spending Spree’
Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt (R-Lawton) said Thursday he wants "real negotiations" when Democrats want to start talking with Republicans on getting votes to immediately pass a Fiscal Year 2024 spending plan.
May 9, 2023
What Would Your Employee Do If Served a Subpoena?
“It won’t happen to us,” is a common thought when businesses consider planning for a search warrant or subpoena request. And truthfully, clients have told us that it wasn’t top of mind until it landed …
May 9, 2023
Real Life HR: Struggling to Fill Schedules
It’s great that you are considering offering more flexibility to your employees. This is one way to increase retention and give your employees some control over their time at work.
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