News & Resources

What good has ever come from labeling others?

Labeling your employees as “A,” “B,” and “C” players can be very detrimental to team success and individual performance.

February 22, 2017

Entrepreneurial success from clothing to coffee

Eric Yelsma, the founder of Detroit Denim in Detroit, and Phillip Jewell, chief operating officer of Blue Hat Coffee Roasters in Coldwater, share their small business journey.

February 17, 2017

Is an employee stock ownership plan right for your small business?

A small energy company offers insight about its employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).

February 16, 2017

Are remote workers less engaged?

With the growing population of telecommuters, are these workers feeling less connected and isolated?

February 13, 2017

A new approach to employee engagement

Five important aspects to a complete employee wellbeing program.

February 3, 2017

Passive-aggressive behavior in the workplace

We all know at least one person who displays passive-aggressive behavior – whether it is at work or at home.

February 2, 2017

The key to bouncing back from business failure

Today on the SBAM Shorts audio report, Shri Thanedar, founder of Avomeen Analytical Services in Ann Arbor, shares his story.

January 26, 2017

What Michigan’s new energy law means to your small business success

Today on the SBAM Shorts audio report, Doug Roberts Jr. of Consumers Energy shares information about a major new energy law that will have a positive impact on energy availability for small business owners.

January 24, 2017

Some key social media platform changes you need to know about

Key changes and additions to Facebook and Twitter that you need to know about for your social media marketing efforts.

January 20, 2017

Encouraging your employees to be charitable

Today on the SBAM Shorts audio report we learn one company’s strategy for encouraging their employees to be engaged in community charitable activities.

January 19, 2017

Multiple vendors, one shopping cart. Learn more about the new SBAM Marketplace

Hear more about the new SBAM Marketplace, a shopping portal for SBAM members to buy and sell.

January 19, 2017

Yoga: the latest workplace wellness activity to improve productivity and lower stress

As a way to lessen the effects of stress and its negative health impact on workers, employers may want to consider including workplace yoga and meditation in their array of workplace wellness activities.

January 18, 2017

Stay S.A.F.E. – remove snow and ice

The winter weather has definitely arrived (in the Midwest, at least) — and with the large amounts of snowfall and ice we’re experiencing, it’s critical to utilize a snow and ice removal program to keep …

January 18, 2017

The effects of toxic employees … and bosses

Toxic employees are negative, volatile, and often times disruptive – aka "bad apples." However, most toxic employees can also be some of the most productive employees. This is the reason they’re hired in the first …

January 16, 2017

More companies hiring employees with Autism Spectrum Disorder

An estimated 1.5 million people in the U.S. have some form of autism. In total, the combined under and unemployment of young adults with autism is estimated to be 90%. But people on the spectrum …

January 5, 2017

Retention will be key challenge in 2017

As the “war on talent” continues to the point we are all sick of hearing that phrase, it’s important to also focus on the development and retention of your current employees. Be careful not to …

December 21, 2016

Choosing the right IRA plan for your small business

Pros and cons of three key retirement plans

December 19, 2016

My coworker got me sick

Even though employees and employers are aware of prevention techniques and the dangers of coming to work while ill, nearly 80% of employees still admitted that they went to work sick last year.