The Small Business Briefing – November 17, 2022
Welcome to The Small Business Briefing with Brian Calley and Sarah Miller. On today’s show we’ll talk about the ‘adopt and amend’ court case, changes to the unemployment system, Governor […]

Welcome to The Small Business Briefing with Brian Calley and Sarah Miller. On today’s show we’ll talk about the ‘adopt and amend’ court case, changes to the unemployment system, Governor […]

By Linda Olejniczak, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE November is the best month to plan and prepare for the new year. December is consumed by holidays, parties, and things winding […]
Report shows strong entrepreneurial economy despite workforce and inflationary pressures LANSING – Michigan’s entrepreneurial economy continues to grow while small businesses have been resilient in the post-Covid era, according to […]

Article by MIRS News, for SBAM’s Lansing Watchdog e-newsletter Several of her Democratic caucus members erupted in whistles and applause as Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) approached the media after […]

Article by MIRS News for SBAM’s Lansing Watchdog e-newsletter House Democrats have won control of the House, 56-54, after Rep. Nate Shannon (D-Sterling Heights) held off a challenge from Michelle Smith, Democrats won […]

On today’s show hosts Brian Calley and Sarah Miller talk with newly re-elected Representative Angela Witwer (D). Rep. Witwer is a former SBAM Legislator of the Year and ardent small […]

Note: You can submit a comment in opposition to these rules. Click here for details. Growing concern over the future strength of the economy. Increasing regulatory and compliance burdens and […]

By Michael Burns, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE Employers can use a number of different methods of electronic monitoring in the workplace ostensibly to improve productivity and ensure security of […]

By Brian Calley, SBAM President & CEO Gongwer News Service researched the question: How many years over Michigan’s 185 year history have Democrats controlled the House, Senate and Governor’s office […]

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Gordon Henderson of 149photos, recently honored as a member of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch. 149Photos is an automated customer […]

By Tom Jackson, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE Have you ever looked at a job posting online and wondered why there is a never-ending laundry list of job duties, required […]

By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE There have been a number of studies showing that employees value and trust their direct supervisor’s messaging more than the 2nd line or […]

Welcome to The Small Business Briefing with Brian Calley and Sarah Miller. On today’s show we’ll discuss the election results – and see how well Brian’s predictions held up. We’ll […]

Many small business owners aren’t aware that if they offer a group health insurance plan, it is their legal responsibility to provide their insured employees with a Summary Plan Description […]
Continuing our bipartisan efforts to support and strengthen small businesses in Michigan, SBAM played an active role in yesterday’s election, working across the political spectrum. Our Small Biz PAC engaged […]

Article courtesy MIRS News for SBAM’s Lansing Watchdog e-newsletter Republican candidate spending in Michigan’s 10 competitive Senate districts skyrocketed by more than 551% from during the post-primary to the pre-general […]

Article courtesy MIRS News, for SBAM’s Lansing Watchdog newsletter Although Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is anticipating Michigan to have one of its highest turnouts for a midterm election, participation in […]

Welcome to The Small Business Briefing with Brian Calley and Sarah Miller. On today’s show Brian shares his Election Day predictions and we cover the latest in economic news for #DataMonday. Thank […]