Skip to main content
Search
Join Now

News & Resources

Categories
February 5, 2015

What is a firewall?

Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner NuWave Technology PartnersThink of a firewall as the front door of your house. If you only have a screen door, it will stop flies and bugs and may get …

Read More
February 5, 2015

Timely small business tech and gadget tips

On today’s Business Next audio report Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks small business tech with Tony Merlo, owner of SmarterPhones.net in Detroit. Tony talks about holiday tech …

Read More
February 5, 2015

How good ergonomics can boost small business productivity. Learn more today on SBAM Shorts

SBAM’s Vice President Communications Michael Rogers talks with James Good, president of Humantech of Ann Arbor, about how an ergonomically-friendly workplace can mean a lot to your small business productivity. Get the details on SBAM …

Read More
February 3, 2015

Michigan no longer in top 10 in unemployment

Courtesy of MIRS News ServiceIts unemployment rate once the nation's highest, Michigan can now claim its jobless percentage doesn't crack the Top 10. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday that Michigan's 6.3 percent unemployment …

Read More
February 3, 2015

‘Common Sense’ reforms dominate Senate Republican agenda

Courtesy of MIRS News ServiceIf there's one thing Senate Majority Leader Arlan MEEKHOF (R-West Olive) wants his caucus to be known for, it's common sense. That, and the fact that his "super, super majority" is hoping …

Read More
February 2, 2015

The Right Sales System For You

Michael Rogers, vice president of communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, interviews sales training expert Joe Marr of Sandler Training in Ann Arbor, MI. Joe talks about sales systems that are particularly appropriate …

Read More
January 29, 2015

Tests suggest 40% of recent college grads not ready for the workforce

By Joe DeSantis, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEThe combined results of a test taken by 32,000 students at 169 colleges and universities suggest that  two out of five graduates are not proficient enough in …

Read More
January 28, 2015

Flu season is in full swing – do you have a flu preparedness plan?

By Kristin Cifolelli, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEAs we start 2015, recent reports show that it is quickly shaping up to be a very tough flu season and employers should be prepared in case …

Read More
January 28, 2015

The keys to exponential business growth. Learn more today on SBAM Shorts

Loch McCabe of Shepherd Advisors will be presenting a free training program on Feb. 6 at the Small Business Association of Michigan in Lansing that zeros in on seven key strategies to put your small …

Read More
January 27, 2015

SBAM and International Bancard announce partnership

International Bancard, a nationally recognized leader in the payment acceptance industry, today announced an exclusive partnership with the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM). This partnership provides immediate benefits for SBAM and its members by …

Read More
January 27, 2015

Clean Energy Update

In last Tuesday’s State of the State address, Gov. Rick Snyder highlighted energy as a priority for 2015. One of Snyder’s goals is reducing energy waste—helping small businesses reduce their energy costs while reducing pollution. For …

Read More
January 27, 2015

DCH, DHS To Become One Under Snyder’s Government Makeover

Article courtesy of MIRS News Service Two of state government's largest departments are set to merge into one giant department, under a proposal announced by Gov. Rick SNYDER in his State of the State address …

Read More
January 27, 2015

Biz Credits Trim State Funds $288.9M This Year, $526.5M Next

Article courtesy of MIRS News ServiceMichigan government has $288.9 million fewer dollars to spend in the current fiscal year ending Sept. 30, state officials announced January 16th, and the amount of money Gov. Rick SNYDER …

Read More
January 26, 2015

How serving can make you a better leader. On today’s Business Next audio report

Michael Rogers, vice president government relations for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Matt Tenney. Matt is a social entrepreneur and the author of Serve to Be Great: Leadership Lessons from a Prison, a …

Read More
January 23, 2015

Employers beware: In-house background checks can cost far more than they save

By Nicole Sitter, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEThe employment rate in Michigan continues to rise (93.3% in November), and the vast majority (87% in 2012, according to a SHRM poll) of employers are including …

Read More
January 21, 2015

Small Michigan firm uses tech to help optimize buying and selling of homes. On today’s Business Next audio report

Michael W. Rogers, vice president communications at the Small Business Association of Michigan, interviews Lisa Mihelcich, CEO of zipLogix in Fraser. zipLogix builds software to automate and simplify the repetitive and complex steps involved in …

Read More
January 21, 2015

SBAM praises focus on skills training

The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) supports Gov. Snyder’s Jan. 20 state-of-the-state address emphasis on prioritizing enhanced technical skills training in the state. “The governor’s recommendation represents the first step in a much-needed cultural …

Read More
January 21, 2015

Federal courts holding to a hard line on wage and hour interpretations

By Michael J. Burns, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEAnother ruling in federal court, this one by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers Michigan), demonstrates that the courts are maintaining a strict interpretation …

Read More
© 2025 Small Business Association of Michigan, All rights reserved