News & Resources

A Booklist for 2022

By Mary E. Corrado, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Businessinsider.com recently posted a list of 25 books recommended by Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Bill Gates. They say these […]

January 19, 2022

Survey shows workforce shortages, inflation, supply chain disruptions plaguing small businesses

Small businesses offering higher wages to attract workers LANSING – Michigan’s small businesses continue to struggle with workforce shortages, inflation and supply chain disruptions, according to a new survey released […]

January 18, 2022

Supreme Court Stops Biden Admin’s Vaccination-or-Testing Requirements On Employers

The U.S. Supreme Court Thursday stopped the President Joe Biden administration’s vaccination-or-testing requirement on the nation’s largest employers. The court allowed, however, the administration’s mandate for most health care workers at federally funded health […]

January 14, 2022

10 Points Regarding SCOTUS Ruling on Vaccine Mandates

By Brian Calley, SBAM President & CEO When the Supreme Court blocked OSHA from implementing the “Emergency Temporary Standard” requiring employers with more than 100 employees to mandate vaccinations or […]

January 14, 2022

Measuring Your Retirement Plan’s Success

3 Ways to Align Plan Success with Business Success John Rogers, Institutional ConsultantGraystone Consulting Group, a business of Morgan Stanley How do you evaluate the health of your retirement plan? […]

January 13, 2022

COVID Testing and Health Plan Reimbursements

By Scott Lyon, SBAM Senior Vice President No doubt, over the last few days you have heard the Biden Administration explaining to the American public that COVID tests will be […]

January 12, 2022

What Does it Mean to Have a “Responsive” Bid?

By Anita Carey, courtesy of JetCo Solutions Every solicitation states that in addition to being technically advantageous and/or lowest cost, the winning bid must be responsive. Responsiveness is often the first […]

January 12, 2022

Preparing for 2022

By James N. Lopiccolo, originally featured in SBAM’s FOCUS magazineRevised 1.17.2022 By all accounts 2022 was supposed to be a quiet year for tax law changes, but that is never […]

January 7, 2022

4 business and technology trends to watch in 2022

By Larry Faragalli, courtesy of Brightly As we continue adapting to the continuous shifts in the world, it’s become an even greater challenge to predict where business and technology trends […]

January 3, 2022

New programs for SBAM members in 2022!

Employer Pooled Retirement PlanPooled Employer Plans (PEPs) solve for what SBAM understands small business owners dislike most about 401(k) programs including the time it takes to find the right program for their employees, […]

January 3, 2022

MDHHS to release new quarantine guidance

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will update its quarantine guidance for the general public to reflect the recent recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). If You Test Positive for COVID-19 (Isolate) […]

December 30, 2021

IRS Announces Mileage Rates for 2022

Courtesy of Ahola Corporation Each year, the government announces the mileage rates taxpayers can use when applying for reimbursement. Click through for the new rates and for information on when […]

December 23, 2021

Sixth Circuit Gives Go Ahead for Vax or Test Mandate

Large Employers Should Continue ETS Compliance Planning and Implementation By Michael Burns, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Last Friday, a three-judge panel of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals […]

December 21, 2021

President Biden Announces New Actions to Protect Americans and Help Communities and Hospitals Battle Omicron

Courtesy of White House Press Release Today, President Biden will announce the following actions: Increased Support for Hospitals: The President will take several steps to ensure states and health systems […]

December 20, 2021

A small business quickly pivoting to adjust to the impact of COVID

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Alex Bronson, owner of residential interior remodeling company Blackout Construction LLC in Harrison Township. He’s a VIP member of the Small […]

December 19, 2021

Court of Appeals lifts stay on vaccine and testing mandate

Last night, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals lifted the stay on the federal OSHA vaccine and testing mandate on employers with 100 employees or more. This means that the […]

December 15, 2021

SBAM Statement on Pro-Small Business Legislative Action

For Immediate ReleaseDecember 14, 2021Contact: Laura Biehl, laura@reschstrategies.com SBAM President Brian Calley issued the following statement after pro-small business legislation was approved by the Michigan Legislature: “The Legislature is taking […]

December 10, 2021

Are You Ready to Reopen Your Business or Office?

CovidComply.com Helps Small Businesses Implement Workplace Plans As business owners are calling their employees back to work or implementing hybrid work plans, many still have questions about how to keep […]