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1 Bold Step: Evolving, Growing, Succeeding While Helping Their Clients Do the Same

Jen Jurgens and her business partner, Adam Clarke, have been hard at work since we last highlighted 1 Bold Step–a B2B growth agency–back in 2022.

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June 4, 2026

Maximize Your Membership and Save On Your Business Solutions

Did you know a SBAM VIP level membership delivers more than $1,900 in savings, and an Elite membership gives the opportunity for over $2,300 in savings?

June 2, 2026

Tips for Navigating a Multigenerational Workforce

Today's workforce spans five generations: The Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z.

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May 30, 2026

Digital Transformation Doesn’t Have to Be Overwhelming – Here’s How to Actually Do It

There's a joke in my industry: A fool with a tool is still a fool.

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May 29, 2026

When Growth Creates Friction

Every growing small business eventually encounters friction—not from the market, but from within.

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May 28, 2026

Michigan Avoids New Graduated Income Tax… for Now

Last summer, we alerted you about a proposed constitutional amendment being circulated by a group called Invest in MI Kids.

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April 10, 2026

Catching Up With Ironwood’s Jacquart Fabric Products and Stormy Kromer

A little over 10 years ago, Focus highlighted Gina Jacquart Thorsen, CEO of Jacquart Fabric Products (JFP), which owns iconic Stormy Kromer.

April 9, 2026

Michigan’s Talent Revolution: Axios Professional Recruitment’s Approach to Sustainable Hiring

In Michigan’s dynamic recruitment landscape, Axios Professional Recruitment stands out as a trusted partner for small and medium-sized businesses seeking top-tier talent.

April 8, 2026

MI Tri-Share Child Care: A Step Toward Easing the Strain of Childcare Access and Affordability

One highly debated topic of this day and age is this: why is our birth rate declining?

April 7, 2026

Why Is Passing the Torch So Tricky? Unraveling the Challenges of Family Business Succession

As a second-generation leader of a family business, I’ve come to appreciate the unique blend of tradition, values, and challenges that define our enterprise.

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April 6, 2026

Owning Your Social Media Presence: Green Flags to Recognize & Red Flags to Avoid

I know what you’re thinking: “Ma’am, it’s scary and loud out there. Don’t make me do this.”

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April 2, 2026

The Hard Cost of Soft Skills

Soft is a terrible word, right up there with moist, and when you couple it with skills, it becomes even more gag-worthy.

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April 1, 2026

The Exit Strategy: Protecting Your Legacy from Five Common Deal Killers

You have spent decades building your business. You have weathered economic downturns, managed shifting regulations, and sacrificed weekends...

January 28, 2026

Member Profile: Sharpe & Associates Insurance Agency

Rosemary Moore, President and CEO of Sharpe & Associates Insurance Agency, is a leader through and through.

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January 27, 2026

When High Performance Starts to Work Against You – A Burnout Paradox

Some of the most dedicated people on your team can be the hardest to read.

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January 26, 2026

The Leader Within

When we were young and lacked life experience simply due to age and environmental opportunities...

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January 24, 2026

Everyday AI in Business

Artificial intelligence has become part of daily business life. Tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Canva’s Magic Studio...

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January 23, 2026

Smart, Flexible Hiring for the Modern Workforce

Michigan businesses are facing new challenges in finding and retaining talent, especially for short-term and flexible roles.