Understanding and preventing wage compression
What is wage compression? Your organization is experiencing wage compression when one of the following scenarios takes place.
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September 20, 2016
September 19, 2016
Lessons of success from a Michigan small business
Sassa Akervall, CEO of Akervall Technologies in Saline, shares her story after being recently named to the Inc. 5000 list of fast growing companies.
September 16, 2016
How to do a survey on social media. Today on the SBAM Shorts audio report.
How to develop an online social media survey.
September 16, 2016
Cash flow tips to keep your business running in the black
Even the most well-established businesses have struggled with improper or inconsistent cash flow. Your sales may be in great shape, but if your customers are not paying invoices on time, you are going to face …
September 16, 2016
Key changes in small business retirement plan rules
Financial planner Rich Tegge of Wealth Strategy Group in Marquette talks about new Department of Labor rules regarding small business retirement plans.
September 16, 2016
How small businesses can take advantage of virtual reality and other tech tips
Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with small business tech expert Tony Merlo.
September 15, 2016
The survey says…
The American Society of Employers (ASE) 2016/2017 Salary Budget Survey results have been compiled. Despite economic growth and continued low unemployment, 3% remains the amount Michigan employers are budgeting for employee pay raises in 2017.
September 15, 2016
Social media utilized in employment disputes?
We’ve all heard about people utilizing sites like Yelp to vent or praise businesses or glassdoor.com to rate employers. But what happens when a current or ex-employee raises an HR issue via a social media …
September 14, 2016
Tips on building a tip-top company culture
What does Sachse Construction, a 125+ person commercial construction management firm, do to earn its nationwide recognition for having outstanding company culture?
September 13, 2016
Proposed 20% Tax Credit For Angel Investors Flies Into Committee
Only Silicon Valley has more "angel investor" backed start-up companies than Michigan and legislation brought before a House committee Wednesday could get the Great Lakes State a little closer.
September 13, 2016
Medical Marijuana Regulation Bills Exhaled From Senate
Roughly eight years since Michigan voters agreed to allow marijuana use for medical purposes, the Senate passed legislation Thursday creating a regulatory framework for the substance. HB 4209 and HB 4827 create five different licenses …
September 13, 2016
Autonomous Vehicle Bills Cruise Out of Senate to Open Road In House
A four-bill package – SB 0995, SB 0996, SB 0997 and SB 0998 -- designed to authorize the testing of autonomous vehicle research in Michigan passed the Senate unanimously Wednesday and appears to have an …
September 12, 2016
Great tips on how to protect your small business IT network
Excerpts of a Small Business Association of Michigan Facebook Live interview about what small business owners can do to make their computer networks safe and secure.
September 12, 2016
Take the first step toward energy savings with an energy audit
Where should you start when it comes to saving money through energy efficiency? What changes or upgrades are the most cost-effective to make? Do you know how much money your business is currently wasting because …
September 9, 2016
Learn how to improve your signage. Today on the SBAM Shorts audio report.
Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with John DiNunzio, the founder of Identicom Sign Solutions, a member of the Inc 5000 list of fast growing small businesses.
September 9, 2016
Four key strategies to help you boost your customer profitability
Four strategies to help you maximize the customer profitability of your small business.
September 9, 2016
Are you listening to what your financial statements are telling you?
Tips on how to analyze financial statements and select the right accountant who can help your business success.
September 7, 2016
Amazon’s latest experiment with a 30 hour work week
In a recent announcement by Amazon, they are implementing a pilot program, whereby teams of specialized employees including their managers, will work a 30-hour work week. The stated goal of the program is “to create …
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