Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner Clark Hill PLC By Stephanie L. Hicks Michigan income tax treatment of retirement plan benefits changed in 2012, and as a result, many recipients' retirement plan benefits became subject to Michigan …
Article courtesy of Steven StraussCrowdfunding has been a popular subject of conversation among entrepreneurs lately, and with good reason. It opens up exciting new opportunities for financing your latest endeavor. In addition, the recently passed …
From the annual Farmers Market at the Capitol event in downtown Lansing, Michael Rogers talks with small business food industry entrepreneurs Pennie Tomac, owner of Tomac Pumpkin Patch of Chesaning; Suzanne Francis, owner of Country …
Guest article courtesy of Michigan First Credit Union President & CEO Michael PoulosIn a difficult lending environment, many small business owners might not realize the great partnership opportunities and resources right under their nose. Local …
SBAM is a key member of the coalition of business and taxpayer groups (Citizens Protecting Michigan's Constitution) that opposes the union bosses/collective bargaining proposal. SBAM President and CEO Rob Fowler calls the proposal "unprecedented" and says …
Today on Business Next, Ron Jeffries, founder of Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales and Northern United Brewing Company, talks about the business of craft brewing and his plans for business expansion. Jolly Pumpkin was recently highlighted at michiganjobsinsight.com. Also …
Jamie Clover Adams, director of Michigan’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, provides an overview of the department’s mission and how it relates to small businesses; talks about how the department is helping small businesses …
Today on Business Next, Michael Rogers talks with Jack Pyle, Lt. Governor for Marketing for District 62 Toastmasters, to learn how Toastmasters’ low-cost volunteer public speaking training can help your small business employees improve their …
Friday on Business Next, SBAM’s Vice President Communications Michael Rogers talks with Perry Ballard, founder of Manage Perceived Value, about the interaction between small business products and services and how to leverage that to improve …
Michael Rogers interviews Paul Hense, retired Grand Rapids CPA and nationally-known small business advocate. Paul talks about how to select a good team of professional advisors to help your small business succeed. He suggests that …
Today on Business Next, Michael Rogers interviews David Fant, owner of Market Mapping plus LLC of Grand Rapids, about a recent article David wrote on “Five Tips for Helping You Grow Your Business.” Also on …
The Small Business Association of Michigan today thanked Attorney General Bill Schuette for his careful analysis of the Protect Our Jobs ballot initiative and for his recommendation that the Board of State Canvassers refuse to …
Friday on Business Next, Nicole Meloche, founder of Organik Consulting, talks about small business marketing lessons from the 2012 Olympics. Also today, Andrea Lee, PhD, owner of Authentic Integrity Coaching in Farmington Hills, has advice …
Today on Business Next, Michael Rogers talks with m.Motivational speaker and trainer Paul Artale talks about how to set up your small business employees for success, the virtues of a compressed workweek and the value …
Business Next host Michael Rogers reports from the International Council of Shopping Centers Michigan Idea Exchange in Dearborn. West Michigan commercial real estate broker Earl Clements talks about the small business impact of Cabela’s new …
1. Who said, “You don't understand. I want to be surprised. Astonish me, sport. New info, don't care where or how you get it, just get it.”A. Howard Hughes (The Aviator)B. Charles Foster Kane (Citizen …
(By David Fant, chairman of SBAM’s Strategic Communications Advisory Committee. From SBAM’s member-only Focus on Small Business magazine.)What does it take to become a successful business? And what does it take to remain in business …
Today on Business Next, hear some great insights on improving your access to credit. Molly Brogan, vice president of public affairs for the National Small Business Association, talks about the findings from the association’s recent …