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 […]
By Yeo & Yeo Now that Labor Day has passed, it’s a good time to think about making moves that may help lower your small business taxes for this year […]
By Heather Nezich, ASE An organization’s onboarding process is one of the most significant factors in determining not only the effectiveness of new employees in their role, but also their […]
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with SBAM member Cameron Needham, owner of mid-Michigan based Needham Solutions. “We are a full service creative, promotional and marketing technology company,” […]
By Linda Olejniczak, ASE Creating an inclusive and engaging company culture requires strategic planning. No matter the size or your company this can be difficult to achieve. Add in a […]
Courtesy Ahola Corporation If an employee’s clothing does not conform to your personal appearance rules or dress code policy, you can certainly let the employee know, ask them to change, […]
By Michael Burns, ASE A recent article published in CCH HRAnswersNow Expert Insights looks at the issue of FMLA coverage for remote workers. In this case, a person worked from […]
Courtesy MIRS News for SBAM’s Lansing Watchdog The state licensing process for budding affordable child care centers would be streamlined under a program announced earlier this week. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Our […]
LANSING – Small business owners can access a quality, affordable retirement plan for their employees, thanks to a program by the Small Business Association of Michigan. SBAM’s Pooled Employer Retirement […]
On today’s Small Business Briefing, Brian Calley and Sarah Miller we covered: A conversation with Oakland University President Dr. Ora Pescovitz on OU’s success in keeping graduates in-state SBAM Senior […]
Mackinac Island, Mich. – Mark Ware, CEO of Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island was recognized as a finalist for a national small business advocate award, the Small Business Association […]