News & Resources

Real estate management and owning versus renting

What small business owners should consider when comparing owning versus renting their property.

February 8, 2018

A three-hour work day?

Many of us have a hard time getting enough done in an eight-hour workday, but can you imagine a three-hour work day?

February 8, 2018

Which payment method is best for your business?

For years, it was commonplace for businesses to accept cash or check, but as credit and debit cards became more popular, they soon became one of the most common consumer payment methods.

February 7, 2018

Learn how HVAC tuneups can save you money

Today on SBAM Shorts, we hear how improving your HVAC system can help your bottom line.

February 5, 2018

Wealth management and succession planning

Are you planning for your long term financial health?

February 3, 2018

44% of employers plan to hire this year

CareerBuilder's annual forecast shows that 44% of employers plan to hire full-time, permanent employees in 2018 and half (51%) will hire temporary employees.

January 29, 2018

Lighting up energy savings for Michigan small businesses

At the Fenton Winery and Brewery in southeast Michigan, staff and bean counters alike are equally brighter—and it’s not the latest batch of vino or seasonal beer making them merry.

January 26, 2018

Bored employees are jumping ship

According to a new survey by Korn Ferry of nearly 5,000 professionals, being bored and lacking challenge is the number one reason employees will seek a new job in 2018.

January 17, 2018

Technology and flexibility remain key to HR effectiveness in 2018

As technology continues to evolve, it affects the workplace and the workforce. For organizations to remain competitive in a tight talent market, they must keep up with these changes.

January 17, 2018

2018 economic forecast

As of last Friday, the US unemployment rate is a steady 4.1% and is expected to go lower.

January 16, 2018

Nominations open for 2018 Governor’s Energy Excellence Awards

The Governor’s Energy Excellence Awards celebrate outstanding achievements by recognizing people and organizations that have taken firm, meaningful actions to stop energy waste.

January 10, 2018

Is a holiday hangover a real thing?

Here we are in the second week of January– many people had extended time off the last few weeks in December, so theoretically most people should be well rested.

January 10, 2018

Finding qualified workers remains a top challenge

Finding qualified workers remains a top challenge for small business owners according to Michigan Future Business Index.

January 7, 2018

Collaboration, cooperation and workplace safety

Hear how a small business owner fosters a workplace culture of cooperation and collaboration.

January 4, 2018

Employee experience remains key trend in 2018

Employee experience encapsulates what people encounter, observe, or feel over the course of their employee journey at an organization. It is different than employee engagement.

January 1, 2018

Wellness trends in the 2018 workplace

Years ago, wellness in the workplace, for the most part, focused on weight loss programs and smoking cessation. In today’s workplace it considers the total wellbeing of each employee. Wellness today encompasses the mental aspect …

December 21, 2017

2017 year-end tax planning update given the tax reform bill

Congress is enacting the biggest tax reform law in 30 years, one that will make fundamental changes in the way you, your family and your business calculate your federal income tax bill, and the amount …

December 18, 2017

Small Detroit business excels in worldwide freight forwarding

What's it like to be a "travel agent for freight?"