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The advantages of business credit cards

Host Michael Rogers talks with Elizabeth Rose, retail product manager for Independent Bank.

July 19, 2017

Is agile management the future?

Productivity, collaboration and innovation is a difficult proposition for many employers.

July 15, 2017

Amazon Prime Day – The latest cybershopping headache for employers

If Cyber Monday during the holidays isn’t bad enough with on-line shopping distracting employees and impacting productivity, now employers have to deal with the latest online shopping “holiday” mid-year with Amazon Prime Day.

July 14, 2017

SBAM Energy Advocate helps small businesses find energy savings

Caile Richards, SBAM Energy Advocate, talks with MITechNews about how businesses can navigate the ever changing energy world with any utility in the state of Michigan through the SBAM Energy Solutions program.

July 7, 2017

Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans

SBA loans help small business owners obtain the money they need to open, maintain, or grow their companies. Understanding how these loans work can be vital for you as you operate your small business.

July 7, 2017

Online persona vs. resume – which wins?

Is a person’s online persona becoming as important as their resume?

July 6, 2017

Could your business benefit from a Board?

Have you thought about creating a Board for your small business, but aren't sure if it's right for you?

July 5, 2017

Top tips for saving energy at your small business

Energy efficiency for small business operations.

June 29, 2017

How to turn recruiters into business partners

The terms “human resources” and “business partner” have become increasingly enjoined over the years, as organizations have awakened to the value of aligning HR expertise with the strategy and daily operations of the core business.

June 27, 2017

Michigan Saves finances more than a megawatt of solar power

Michigan Saves achieved this milestone by financing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems at 132 homes and nine businesses.

June 23, 2017

Lights out! Now what?

Summer is here, the sun is out, the wind is blowing and there is not a lot to worry about. That is until the next summer thunderstorm rolls in and the office loses power.

June 21, 2017

Do you celebrate take your dog to work day?

Friday, June 23rd is the 19th annual “Take Your Dog to Work Day” and many employers will be recognizing the day by allowing their employees to bring Fido into the office.

June 15, 2017

SBAM offers simple approach to energy solutions for small business owners

SBAM Energy Solutions will take the guesswork out of connecting with the utilities, and offer small business owners opportunities to save money and participate in programs they may not have even known were available.

June 12, 2017