Steven Strauss: great moms
Question: My wife is both a terrific mom and a terrific businesswoman. I would just like to say thank you to her, and to all of the great moms out there who juggle life and …
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May 25, 2012
May 25, 2012
On Your Mark, GET SET, Hire!
Hiring a new employee can be a stressful time. Where to advertise? How long will this vacancy take to fill? What to look for when sifting through the resume responses? What screening and interviewing techniques …
May 21, 2012
Lessons of entrepreneurial success from MI 50 Companies to Watch 2012 winners. Monday at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on the Business Next audio seminar
Lessons of entrepreneurial success from MI 50 Companies to Watch 2012 winner Mango Languages, Superior Extrusion Inc., Cherry Republic, DuoGuard Industries Inc., Twin Bay Medical Inc.Listen Monday at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. …
May 18, 2012
Consumer confidence rising in Michigan! Learn about a new MSU survey Friday on Business Next, 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Friday, May 18, on the Business Next audio seminar, MSU economic professor Charles Ballard talks about the latest results of the quarterly State-of-the-State Survey. Rising consumer confidence in Michigan! Also, a discussion about franchising, entrepreneurship …
May 17, 2012
Victory for workplace democracy
SBAM, through its national affiliate the National Small Business Association, participated in a coalition that successfully challenged the validity of a recent National Labor Relations Board ruling that was designed to make union organizing easier. …
May 17, 2012
Look to the outside or promote from within?
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Joe DeSantis Promote from within. It’s not only cheaper, but you’ll get better performance and more stability over the next two years from the worker you moved up …
May 16, 2012
Employee-owned personal electronic devices: Think ahead or lose control
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. BurnsHow often have you looked around the table at a business meeting to see one or more employees gazing intently downward, fingers furiously punching away on …
May 14, 2012
EEOC releases updated enforcement guidance on the consideration of arrest and conviction records in employment decisions
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner Clark Hill PLCBy: Carly Osadetz The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued an updated Enforcement Guidance on the Consideration of Arrest and Conviction Records in Employment Decisions Under Title …
May 12, 2012
SBAM, GR Area Chamber launch Jobs Insight project in west Michigan
The Michigan Small Business Jobs Insight project, designed to tally and report the growing number of small business jobs being filled in regions and industries across the state, was launched in Grand Rapids at a …
May 12, 2012
Create a great environment to help motivate your employees. Click here to play the Business Next audio seminar of the week (4:57)
Click the play button to hear great leadership advice from business consultant Tom Borg.
May 11, 2012
Blues need information from customers to comply with reform law
The federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requires that health insurance carriers annually report Medical Loss Ratio.In order to do so for 2012, BCBSM and BCN must know the average number of employees that …
May 11, 2012
How to get the people performance you need for small business success! Today at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Business Next
Lisa Toenniges, CEO of Innovative Learning Group, talks with SBAM's Vice President Communications Michael Rogers about six questions to ask to get the people performance you need (preview of her seminar for the May 16 …
May 11, 2012
Understand employer duties regarding retirement plan expenses
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRA recent U.S. District Court ruling offers a timely reminder of the importance of maintaining proper procedures when administering qualified retirement plans. The consequences of acting inconsistently with stated …
May 10, 2012
Grooming policy: how far can employees go?
This can be one of the most contentious workplace issues: Dealing with employees' appearance, everything from what they wear on the job to how they are wearing it, to jewelry they wear, to where they …
May 9, 2012
Smart hiring decisions begin with asking the right questions
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRBad hiring decisions can be costly, especially for small employers who lack the staff "cushion" to absorb the impact of non-performers and turnover. Some of the costs are calculable …
May 7, 2012
Be a better leader in your small business! Today at 10 a.m. on the free Business Next audio seminar
On Monday's program: leadership action ideas that can help make your small business more profitable, with business consultant Tom Borg; Wendy Pittman, executive director of Intern In Michigan, with great news about the success of …
May 7, 2012
How’s your work-life balance?
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy George BrownSo we weathered 2009 and 2010. Then we survived 2011 with a feeling that better days were ahead. Now, four months into 2012 and with the economy …
May 4, 2012
EEOC issues updated guidance on using arrest and criminal records in hiring
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. Burns On April 25, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued updated guidance to employers on the use of arrest and conviction records in hiring and …
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