According to federal statistics, there are an increasing number of employers being charged with discriminating against disabled employees and job applicants. In fact, the number of cases filed during 2012 was the highest since the …
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.July was Michigan Craft Beer Month. Michael Rogers talks with John Niedermaier, founder and brewmaster of Terra Firma Brewery in Traverse …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. BurnsTypically an organization takes the hit for violations under wage and hour law. But on rare occasions a court may hold that the “employer” is an …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner Midwest Transaction Group/Veracity.Question: I have heard a lot in the news lately about data breaches at businesses just like mine. How can I help protect myself and my customers?Answer: …
Tune in to Business Next today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.How do you share the unique story of your small business to news reporters, in social media outlets …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEPaying employees involves more than just issuing checks. You also need to keep accurate records on each employee for a specific amount of time. These records must include details, …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy George BrownAs you have sent out your emails in the past few weeks, chances are you have gotten a good number of kickbacks stating, “I will be out …
Michigan Corps, in partnership with Great Lakes Entrepreneurs' Quest and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, recently hosted the state's first Social Entrepreneurship Showcase. SBAM’s Vice President Communications Michael Rogers interviewed Noam Kimelman, founder and CEO …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. BurnsA lot of the press coverage on the City of Detroit’s bankruptcy (Chapter 9) has focused on the real possibility that the city’s retirees will lose …
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Michael Rogers talks with Rich Daniels, president and founder of RNS Packaging, winner of a Pure Michigan Social Entrepreneurship New Enterprise Idea …
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Michael Rogers talks with Alfred Poor, author, speaker and America’s Success Mentor for Young Employees. (Note to listeners: Interested in securing …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Anthony KaylinHere is the question of the day: An employee is injured in an accident driving to work in the morning. Is that employee eligible for workers' compensation?Generally, …
Article courtesy of Gov. Snyder's OfficeFor small-business owner David Rhoa, his support for the Healthy Michigan plan all comes down to simple economics."I'm as conservative as they come. You're talking about a guy who invited …
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is holding a number of health care reform seminars within the next few weeks. These strategy sessions will feature a panel of experts and the latest news and information …
By Stephanie L. Hicks As reported earlier, the government announced a one-year delay of the enforcement of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act's ("PPACA") employer shared responsibility payment provisions, commonly referred to as the employer …
By Steven StraussQuestion: Steve – you always seem to talk about being a good boss. Any suggestions on how I can make this summer better for my staff, and myself?Answer: I completely agree with the …
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Tips and suggestions for improving the way you use your website and social media to promote your small business. Interview with …
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Interview with Andrew Bank and Greg Hammerman, co-founders of Larky, a small business that helps people keep track of their membership perks …