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August 26, 2016

Employee theft costs more than you think

Whether it’s office supplies, time theft, proprietary information or money, employee theft can create a significant cost for companies.  

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August 26, 2016

Credit conditions for small business improving across the country

A report released Thursday says current credit conditions for small businesses are improving across most of the United States, and overall small-business delinquencies decreased slightly from last quarter, with levels dropping at every stage of …

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August 25, 2016

4 steps for promoting your webinar

Have you ever found yourself in this situation?You’re about 3 days out from putting on a live webinar. You’ve been spending countless hours getting everything prepared and having a great presentation ready to deliver. But then …

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August 24, 2016

A blog can boost your small business online visibility

Five basic ways to promote your business online.

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August 22, 2016

To be or not to be exempt? A review of the Highly Compensated Exemption

An employee making over 100k must surely be exempt, right? 

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August 22, 2016

How to deal with the mistakes you make when running a small business

Hear from a top business coach about how you can learn from common mistakes other small business owners make.

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August 22, 2016

Beware potential FLSA scams by attorneys

If you get a letter offering to help with your FLSA classification, run as fast as you can to your lawyer: A handful of lawyers have been targeting businesses across the country with threatened collective …

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August 22, 2016

Getting onboarding right so that employees stay

After weeks or months of sometimes agonizing recruitment efforts, your new hire is finally starting!  You are excited to welcome them on their first day, and the team can’t wait to meet them.  But now …

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August 22, 2016

Innovative online lending is changing the industry

An interview with Credibly CEO Glenn Goldman on the depiction of lenders in media and the impact of the industry on the American economy.

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August 19, 2016

Consumers Energy Virtual Energy Engineer can save you money

Today on SBAM Shorts you can get quick insight into Consumers Energy's Virtual Energy Engineer program.

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August 19, 2016

Hot digital marketing trends to improve your small business sales

A digital marketing expert shares the latest trends to help your small business sales strategy.

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August 19, 2016

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan launches Michigan’s first value-based health plan

Blue Cross® Personal Choice PPO offers broad access to care for members at lower costs.

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August 17, 2016

Learn how to improve sales at your small business

How can small business owners energize and improve their sales process?

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August 15, 2016

Celebrating a new food economy with Local Orbit

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Erika Block, the founder of Local Orbit, Ann Arbor, Michigan, the supply chain platform for people who are creating a new, …

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August 15, 2016

How to snag more followers for your small business Facebook and Twitter accounts

Tips and tricks for boosting the number of potential customers who follow your small business Facebook and Twitter accounts.

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August 13, 2016

Get more “followers” for your business Facebook page

Today on SBAM Shorts we hear from a social media expert about the best ways to get customers to follow you on Facebook.

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August 12, 2016

To be or not to be exempt? A review of the Professional Exemption

When it comes to FLSA regs, who are the Professionals? 

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August 12, 2016

Lawyers are small business owners too!

What are the challenges of being an  attorney and a small business owner?

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