On today’s episode of The Small Business Briefing, hosts Brian Calley and Sarah Miller offer insight into: Restrictive rules proposed by the USDOL regarding independent contractors Election update Social security […]
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Beth Kelly, president & visionary for HRCollaborative, recently recognized by Michigan Celebrates Small Business as a Michigan 50 Company to Watch. […]
Editor’s note: Sample language and the link to submit a comment regarding this issue is at the bottom of the article. Comment period extended to December 13, 2023. Background: On […]
By Susan Chance, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE What does eating frogs have to do with productivity at work? No, I am not talking about frog legs, which can be […]
LANSING, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan’s Small Biz PAC today announced the endorsement of three candidates seeking judicial seats in the November election. The Small Biz PAC […]
Courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner, SensCy While cybersecurity is not as profoundly ingrained in our society, it is a topic that we too often ignore or take for granted. If […]
Article courtesy SBAM Approved Partner Ahola Corporation Yes, it’s possible to make this change. Any employee can be classified as a nonexempt employee, although we generally recommend that all employees in […]
By Jay Davis, published with permission from Crain’s Detroit Business. The adversity facing Michigan small businesses just keeps coming, at least according to one measure. Small businesses in Michigan this […]
Article courtesy SBAM Approved Partner Ahola Corporation A hiring manager, eager to fill an exciting new role in the company, reacquaints himself with a candidate’s resume as that candidate takes […]
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with David Rhoa, owner of D2R Consulting in Kalamazoo. He recently wrote an article about life and business planning for SBAM’s Focus […]
The Small Business Association of Michigan, along with the Small Business for a Better Michigan coalition, has filed an amicus brief with the Michigan Court of Appeals defending the compromise […]
By Dave Kelly, CTO, SensCy 1. There are no magic bullets. Cybersecurity is a business risk that needs to be managed and included in your strategic planning. As with any […]
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Kevin Begola, owner of men’s specialty shop Bridge Street Exchange in Fenton and a member of the 2022 Michigan 50 Companies […]
A look back on our advocacy efforts throughout the month of September NSBA Washington Presentation Earlier this month, SBAM Director of Government Operations Alexa Kramer, SBAM Board Member Mark Ware, […]
By Anthony Kaylin, SBAM Approved Partner ASE …or just more sensitive? The election of 2016 opened the doors for filters to be filed away leading many employers to re-establish their […]
By Heather Nezich, SBAM Approved Partner ASE As part of the annual Global Culture Report, each year O.C. Tanner measures changes in the six core elements of workplace culture that […]
Welcome to The Small Business Briefing with Brian Calley and Sarah Miller. On today’s show we’ll discuss the supplemental spending bill with our colleague Alexa Kramer. We’ll also talk about GM’s […]
Finding talent is a lot like fishing. You may look around at people fishing near you and wonder why they are being successful, and you are not. Well, the reason […]