Survey of nearly 500 SBAM members shows two-thirds are taking steps to prepare for a recession Lansing, Mich. – Michigan small business owners have serious concerns about the state and […]
LANSING, Mich. – State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks today announced that individuals and businesses affected by the severe winter weather in northern Michigan can obtain state tax relief.
Have you ever started reading a book or article so dry and uninteresting that pushing past the first few paragraphs felt like a chore?
Providing life and disability insurance can help your small businesses attract and retain talented employees by showing you value their well-being and are willing to invest in their financial security.
The Going PRO Talent Fund (GPTF) creates jobs and new opportunities through competitive training grants for employers like you! Winners receive funds to hire talent and upskill current employees, with customized training solutions to meet the …
The last time this town had a Democratic majority in one chamber and a Republican majority in the other, the two leaders were infamous for their affinity for each other.
By John G. Rogers, Institutional Consultant, Graystone Consulting, a business of Morgan Stanley As a small-business owner, you have a lot on your plate beyond managing and growing your business. […]
The number of single-family home building permits pulled last year in Michigan is about a third of what it was in 2005, and it's not because the need isn't there.
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
When the Small Business Association of Michigan Foundation reached out to Kim Bode regarding the Women’s Entrepreneurial Fellowship (WEF), they had a name, and an idea but no real concept of how it would all come together.
There has been a lot of whiplash about the Corporate Transparency Act in recent months. You can review a complete timeline here but some recent highlights include: On March 3, […]
Workplace culture is evolving, and HR professionals are at the forefront of this transformation. The old norms – fake empathy, hustle culture, and an obsession with productivity – are being replaced with a more human-centered …
Employee engagement surveys are essential tools for organizations to gauge the level of investment and motivation among their employees. Engaged employees are not only more productive but are also more likely to remain with the …
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that in 2023 women who were full-time wage and salary workers had median usual weekly earnings that were 84% of male full-time wage and salary workers. This …
Last December, Michigan’s legislature approved measures to increase Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits, despite the concerns of SBAM and members of the business community.
On this week's SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Lainie Buckles, owner of Domestic Divas Cleaning Services.
In the wake of the 2024 elections, the impact of the Trump administration on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is poised to undergo significant shifts.
House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township)'s $3.1 billion plan to fund roads rolled out of the House Wednesday, each bill getting more than 60 votes without meeting the Democrats' request for new revenue.