Michael Rogers, vice president of communications with the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Shadan Malik of iDashboards about data visualization in a small business. Michael and Shadan discuss the importance of drilling into …
By Kevin Marrs, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEIt may come as no surprise to anyone who tracks these sorts of things, but most employees do not understand their organization’s compensation philosophy. Those are the …
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 …
Get the New Year started right with these financial planning tips for your small business. Today on SBAM Shorts. “SBAM Shorts”, the Small Business Association of Michigan’s new weekly audio advice program, will give entrepreneurs …
Long-time small business advocate and retired CPA Paul Hense offers his suggestions on how you, as a small business owner, can avoid triggering an IRS audit. Listen Friday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 …
Christine Clifford talks about the small business lessons in her book "Let's Close a Deal: Turn Contacts into Paying Customers for Your Company, Product, Service or Cause." Listen Wednesday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at …
Tim Kuppler and Kathy Baker of AdviCoach have great tips and advice to help you determine if you are building a "sellable" business. Listen Friday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 p.m., 10 p.m. …
Summary of ChangesIn January 2015, the Michigan Department of Treasury will begin to process current-year Sales, Use, and Withholding (SUW) tax returns with a new online system. As a result of this new processing system, …
Michael Rogers talks with financial planner Richard Feight and his five things to consider before you retire from the world of small business. Listen Friday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 p.m., 10 …
Learn about a Department of Environmental Quality project that is helping small businesses save money with a loan program for pollution prevention projects. Listen Wednesday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 p.m., 10 …
By Anne Heraghty, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner VeracityThere is plenty of talk currently about mobile payments and the appeal of doing business transactions with mobile phones. Not only is this payments trend convenient for …
Liz Martinez, author of The Retail Manager's Guide to Crime and Loss Prevention, talks with SBAM’s Michael Rogers about detecting counterfeit money, preventing refund fraud and implementing safe banking procedures. Listen Monday at 10-11 …
By Anne Heraghty, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner Veracity Payment SolutionsThe term EMV is everywhere. EMV stands for Europay, MasterCard and Visa, a joint entity established with the goal of developing specifications for more secure …
Today, insights from the American Society of Employers (ASE) 2014 small business compensation survey. Michael Rogers talks with ASE’s Kevin Marrs. Also today, entrepreneurial success lessons from Al and Beth Thieme, owners of Amigo Mobility, …
By Anne Heraghty, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner VeracityA recent data breach scare at eBay is just the latest in a series of hacking incidents that are reaching epidemic proportions. Aren't you glad they don’t …
By Anne Heraghty, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner VeracityA virtual solution that can interface with other transaction processing products offers a streamlined payment process that's as versatile as you need it to be. Whether you …
Michael Rogers interviews Andy Levin, president of Lean & Green Michigan, a company that helps commercial, industrial and multi-family property owners finance energy projects, eliminate waste and save money through innovative financing solutions. Also today, …
Perry Ballard, owner of Manager Perceived Value and a veteran SCORE counselor, with tips on how to craft an effective loan proposal. Listen Monday at 3-4 p.m. ET (replay at 8 p.m. and 1 …