Letter from the President
By Brian Calley Small business owners have been in crisis management for months now, and even as we move into the later stages of reopening, the situation will remain volatile […]
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June 29, 2020
June 25, 2020
SBAM: When it Comes to Cyber – Be Small But Formidable
What is Cyber? Cybersecurity (Cyber) is a term that’s used so often it can be difficult to discern what it really means and why your company should care about it. […]
June 25, 2020
Michigan Acknowledges Small Business Success MCSB Announces the 2020 Small Business Award Recipients
Small business owners and supporters will come from all across the state to show their support for Michigan’s growing companies at the state’s premier awards program for small business. The […]
June 23, 2020
SBAM Annual Meeting Recap
On Thursday, June 18, 2020 SBAM’s Annual Meeting took place … virtually! During the event SBAM shared some highlights of our past fiscal year as the gavel was passed from […]
June 17, 2020
New and Revised PPP Loan Forgiveness Applications
Are self-employed and have no employees; OR Did not reduce the salaries or wages of their employees by more than 25%, and did not reduce the number or hours of […]
June 16, 2020
Small Biz PAC Endorses 2020 State House Candidates
LANSING, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan’s Small Biz PAC today announced the endorsements of more than 60 candidates for the Michigan House of Representatives. “Small businesses are […]
June 15, 2020
Face Coverings vs Face Shields: Commonly Asked Questions
Question: If an employee claims that they are medically unable to wear a face covering, what documentation or standard should the business owner/manager apply to verify that? MIOSHA Enforcement Interpretation:Executive Order […]
June 11, 2020
COVID-19 Disclaimer Notice
As small business owners begin to reopen their doors, much is required of you in terms of Personal Protective Equipment, Social Distancing Markers, and more. Here is a template you […]
June 11, 2020
Rules and Guidance for Companies With Employees at Home
Courtesy of Ahola Even though your employees are working from home, they still need good, open communication channels between you and them. As a manager, keep the flow of information […]
June 10, 2020
5 Considerations for Employee Health Screening
By Linda Olejniczak, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Companies are looking for ways to make the workplace as safe as possible, and the concept of screening employees for COVID-19 […]
June 8, 2020
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 Summary
Courtesy of Warner Norcross + Judd On June 5, 2020, President Trump signed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (PPP Flexibility Act) into law. The PPP Flexibility Act […]
June 8, 2020
The Star of Sanitation, Decontamination
When you have the means to help, you do it. That’s how Midwest Enviro Solutions ended up in the sanitation and decontamination industry. Even before the pandemic swept the nation, […]
June 5, 2020
Considerations for When and How to Bring Employees Back
By Mary E. Corrado, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE As Michigan enters phase 4 of reopening, organizations must decide how to phase their workers back into the office. I […]
June 5, 2020
Personal Care Services Open Statewide June 15; Regions 6 & 8 Move to Phase 5 on June 10
In a press conference today, Governor Whitmer announced more opening news. Salons and barbershops will be allowed to open statewide on June 15 subject to strict safety protocols. Personal care […]
June 5, 2020
COVID-19 Safety Developments
By Michael Burns, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE On Monday the Governor moved to reopen that state by rescinding the stay-at-home order. Most businesses except for a few may […]
June 4, 2020
Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act
Article courtesy Yeo & Yeo On June 3, the Senate passed the House version of the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act, which will: Give businesses 24 weeks to spend their PPP […]
June 4, 2020
New survey shows 87% of small businesses expect a sales decline of 10% or more as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic
90% of businesses report being confident in ability to prevent spread of COVID-19 in workplaces As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, 87 percent of small businesses are anticipating a […]
June 4, 2020
Businesses Prepare to Reopen as Summer Approaches
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Michigan is beginning its phased approach to reopening and is now in phase 4. Employers will be busy this summer as […]
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