News & Resources

A Quality Retirement Plan is a Top Priority for Employees

In competing for talent, it’s important to understand what benefits employees want. A quality retirement plan like the SBAM Pooled Employer Retirement Plan is near the top of the list. […]

May 2, 2022

Personalizing the business of employment

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Jeremiah Mostrom, VP of Revenue for Axios HR in Grand Rapids. They provide personalized HR for small businesses and belong to […]

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April 28, 2022

Survey shows inflation, supply chain disruptions, workforce shortages remain top issues small businesses face

LANSING – Workforce shortages, inflation and supply chain disruptions remain the main obstacles Michigan’s small businesses are facing, according to a new survey released today by the Small Business Association […]

April 27, 2022

How does SBAM select our endorsed products and services?

Thousands of small business owners across Michigan know that SBAM makes a variety of products and services available to our members. They know this because they are using one or […]

April 25, 2022

Improving employee attraction and retention through unique HR strategies

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Jim Stowe, President of Instigate Great. He’s a member of the Small Business Association of Michigan’s Leadership Council. “Helping businesses take […]

April 18, 2022

How an indoor entertainment venue is adapting and thriving

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Jordan Munsters, Chief Fort Officer for High Caliber Karting & Entertainment in Okemos. One way he survived COVID restrictions was by […]

April 13, 2022

Meet the Recipients of the 18th Annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards

Courtesy of Michigan Celebrates Small Business Lansing, MI, April 13, 2022 — Ninety small businesses in Michigan have been selected from a pool of over 550 nominations as award recipients […]

April 12, 2022

Enhance Your Business with Outdoor Protective Lighting

Courtesy of DTE Energy Outdoor Protective Lighting provides maintenance-free exterior lighting service to parking lots, site entrances, street lights and more. The service delivers strong and lasting benefits, and DTE […]

April 12, 2022

SBAM Applauds the Passing of Pro-Small Business Legislation

Legislation was signed yesterday that SBAM worked diligently on, which deposits $100 million more into the Unemployment Compensation Fund. This is the latest in a series of deposits to ensure […]

April 11, 2022

Grow and flourish with effective IT services

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Matt Russell, president and CEO of Cynerge Consulting, a provider of IT services and expertise. “I think the challenge for small businesses […]

April 4, 2022

Tapping into the expertise of fractional CFOs

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Brian Bach, Director and Shareholder of Michigan CFO Associates – offering fractional CFOs. “[Small business owners] have important decisions to make […]

March 28, 2022

Mapping solutions that drive business decision making

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Alexander Code, Founder & Managing Director of Line 45 Mapping and Software Solutions. “Our core concept is to help people track, […]

March 25, 2022

Hey Alexa, what’s happening in Lansing?

Budget Conversations Moving Governor Whitmer and the Legislature came to an agreement on a $4.8B supplemental, $3.9B is federal COVID-19 recovery funds and $955.4M is from the Infrastructure Investment and […]

March 24, 2022

SBAM Issues RFP for IT Managed Services

The Small Business Association of Michigan has issued a Request for Proposal to obtain the services of a qualified information technology managed services firm to serve SBAM’s team. Interested parties […]

March 21, 2022

Popular mid-Michigan event venue looking forward to a brisk summer

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Erik Nelson, managing partner of The English Inn, located in mid-Michigan. Nelson is a member of the SBAM Leadership Council. “There […]

March 15, 2022

Senate OKs Gas Tax Pause

Legislation pausing the state’s 27.2-cent-per-gallon gasoline tax for six months made its way out of the Senate this morning on a 24-14 vote, as the state and country grapple with […]

March 11, 2022

Keeping Accurate Track of Employee Time is More Important Than Ever

By Sonya Ahola, originally featured in our FOCUS magazine As every business owner knows, tracking an employee’s time is essential. And the Department of Labor exempt rules are making it […]