The Small Business Briefing – November 7, 2022
Welcome to The Small Business Briefing with Brian Calley and Sarah Miller. On today’s show Brian shares his Election Day predictions and we cover the latest in economic news for #DataMonday. Thank […]

Welcome to The Small Business Briefing with Brian Calley and Sarah Miller. On today’s show Brian shares his Election Day predictions and we cover the latest in economic news for #DataMonday. Thank […]

By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE Year in and year out, buzzwords seem to take on a life of their own. They do have benefits – buzzwords or […]

By Heather Nezich, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE As set forth in an internal email and first reported by the Wall Street Journal, Ford has implemented a new response to underperforming […]

By Linda Olejniczak, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE Many organizations have had to adjust their return to office plans due to employees revolting. Rather than compete with the home office, try […]

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Paddy Hobohm, President of Midland-based SPACE, Inc., named as a PTAC Best Small Business for 2022 by Michigan Celebrates Small Business. […]

Sponsored Content During times of economic downturn, it’s critical that businesses think cautiously about how and where their spending is distributed. When economic challenges present themselves on a global scale, […]

October 2022 Edition US DOL Issue On October 11, 2022, the US Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule that would rescind the existing pro-small business independent contractor analysis and replace […]
LANSING, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan recently honored Indian Trails with its 2022 Consumers Energy Energy Champion award and Energy Specialties Group with its 2022 DTE Energy […]

Article courtesy MIRS News, for SBAM’s Lansing Watchdog e-newsletter The percentage of votes for third-party candidates in the Michigan gubernatorial election has slowly increased for the last seven cycles from […]

Article courtesy MIRS News, for SBAM’s Lansing Watchdog e-newsletter If you felt Whitmer-Dixon 2 felt an awful lot like the original, you’re not alone. Whether it was abortion or an […]

By Heather Nezich, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE A new report by Meyers-Briggs, Conflict at Work, reveals that managers spend an average of four hours each week dealing with employee […]

By Michael Burns, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE Employers often ask ASE about breaks for non-exempt salaried or hourly employees and whether they must be paid. Generally, they should be […]

Article courtesy SBAM Approved Partner Ahola Corporation Bonuses, frequently given at the end of the year, are a popular “thank you” for a job well done, and smart business owners […]

Article courtesy SBAM Approved Partner Ahola Corporation The Internal Revenue Service has released the tax year 2023 annual inflation adjustments for dozens of tax provisions, including the tax rate schedules and […]

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Tracy Congdon, President and CEO of Local Marketing Pro LLC, and Chief Marketing Officer with Alien Coupons, Inc. He’s a VIP […]
Patti Eisenbraun honored at SBAM Leadership Council Summit LANSING, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan recently honored Royal Oak small business owner Patti Eisenbraun with its 2022 Spirit […]

Article by MIRS News, for SBAM’s Lansing Watchdog e-newsletter The year was 1971. For the first and only time in Michigan history, the previous November voters elected an evenly-split state […]

Article by MIRS News, for SBAM’s Lansing Watchdog e-newsletter Underfunded Republican gubernatorial nominee Tudor Dixonis within two percentage points of incumbent Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, according to a Mitchell Research & Communications survey commissioned by MIRS. […]