Are Leaders Now Psychologists and Sociologists?
By Mary E. Corrado, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE The fields of psychology and sociology have always been of great interest to me, in fact, I double majored in […]
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October 7, 2021
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October 6, 2021
Alexa Kramer Named SBAM Director of Government Operations
The Small Business Association of Michigan today announced the hiring of Alexa Kramer as its Director of Government Operations. “The addition of Alexa Kramer to our team will accelerate SBAM’s […]
October 6, 2021
IRS Adds New Requirements for Retirement Plan Discretionary Matches
Courtesy of Kushner & Company One of the requirements for those such as Kushner & Company who sponsor IRS pre-approved retirement plan documents for their clients is that every six […]
October 4, 2021
It’s That Time of Year Again – Medicare Part D Notices Due (2021 Edition)
Courtesy of Kushner & Company When Congress passed the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act in 2003 implementing prescription drug coverage under Medicare (commonly known as Part D), it […]
September 20, 2021
New survey shows rising costs, staffing shortage identified as top threats to small businesses
Small business owners oppose the federal vaccine mandate by a margin of 2:1 A new survey completed last week by the Small Business Association of Michigan showed that while wages and staffing levels […]
September 17, 2021
DTE Energy – 2021 Business Pride Contest
The 2021 Business Pride contest is an opportunity for local small business owners to share how proud they are of their business and any accomplishments they made this year in […]
September 1, 2021
Nominate a business for the 2021 Rick Snyder Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award
Does your business have a successful turn around story? Nominations are now open for the 3rd Annual Rick Snyder Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award. This award is named in honor of […]
August 30, 2021
Retirement’s Impact on Small Businesses
COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS: HOW RETIREMENT PLANS CAN MAKE A BIG IMPACT ON SMALL BUSINESSES Retirement plans are an essential business strategy for attracting talent, controlling costs, and securing employees’ financial future. […]
August 30, 2021
Are You Shouldering Too Much Responsibility in Your Retirement Plan?
By John G. Rogers, Institutional Consultant, Graystone Consulting, a business of Morgan Stanley As a small-business owner, you have a lot on your plate beyond managing and growing your business. […]
August 30, 2021
The SECURE Act May Provide the Opportunity for Small Businesses to Participate in a Pooled Retirement Plan
By John G. Rogers, Institutional Consultant, Graystone Consulting, a business of Morgan Stanley The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act was signed into law on December 20, […]
August 23, 2021
Understanding the Employee Retention Tax Credit
Eligible businesses can now access Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) for both 2020 and 2021 for eligible employee wages as long as these specific payroll wages and/or group benefits were […]
August 13, 2021
MIOSHA encouraging, but not requiring, businesses to follow new CDC mask guidelines
By Rick Pluta, courtesy of Michigan NPR Radio The state’s workplace safety agency is urging businesses to adopt the CDC’s new mask recommendations to help stave off the spread of […]
August 13, 2021
MIOSHA Encourages Employers to Follow Updated CDC Guidance to Contain the Spread of COVID-19
UPDATED CDC GUIDELINES RECOMMEND IMPLEMENTING FACE COVERINGS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND VISITORS AND ADOPTING THE CDC-RECOMMENDED TESTING STRATEGY. RELEASE DATE: Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021 MIOSHA is strongly encouraging Michigan employers to […]
August 9, 2021
3 Ways to Hire for Your Company Culture
Article courtesy The Ahola Corporation Ever hire that remarkably experienced, impressively skilled employee who just doesn’t fit in with your company culture? It happens. You assumed the new hire shared […]
August 9, 2021
Worker Pay Jumps, Government Data Shows
By Kevin Marrs, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE On Friday July 30th, the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics released data from its Employment Cost Index. The data confirms […]
August 6, 2021
Transitioning From Remote to Office Work
By Linda Olejniczak, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE As employees transition back to the office, they will experience a “re-entry” phase, during which both employees and employers will need to […]
August 5, 2021
Does HIPAA Apply to Vaccination Information?
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE More and more employers, including the federal government are considering either vaccine mandates or knowledge of an employee’s vaccination status. Even President Biden […]
August 4, 2021
Workplace Reopening FAQs – Employee Conflict Around COVID
Article courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE As the COVID-19 pandemic enters a new phase and employees return to the workplace, some employers may need to face controversial issues regarding vaccinated […]
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