Today on the SBAM Shorts audio report. Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Rogers Fields, the author of Restaurant Success by the Numbers, about his advice for franchising …
Over two-thirds (69 percent) of small business owners in a recent Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) “Barometer” survey said they are having difficulty filling open jobs due to a lack of qualified applicants. “There …
Michael Rogers, Vice President Communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with business coach and consultant, Tom Borg, about two key types of leadership styles; measurement as an important factor of small business …
Michael Rogers, Vice President Communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Bruce Kasanoff, author of Givers Deliver – Grow Your Career by Helping Others. Listen now!
By Kevin Marrs, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEImagine a scenario where you could take vacation any time you would like, as often as you would like and for as long as you would like. …
Small Business Association of Michigan Vice President Communications Michael Rogers talks with Gary Thompson, CEO of Powers Distributing, about how his beer distribution company has invested in energy efficiency. Get the details on SBAM Shorts. SBAM …
By Mary Corrado, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEWhen my Time magazine appeared in my mailbox this past weekend, I saw that the cover article was “Who Killed Summer Vacation?” I was intrigued, but busy; …
Small Business Association of Michigan Vice President Communications Michael Rogers talks with Marie-Chantal Dalese, the President and CEO of Chateau Chantal Winery & Inn, about their solar energy project and the benefits that other small …
Learn how to build and implement an effective hiring strategy for current and former military service members by attending the Michigan Veteran Hiring Best Practices Summit, June 5, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the …
By George Brown, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEAccording to Deloitte's third annual "Global Human Capital Trends 2015: Leading in the New World of Work" report the top issue identified by 87% of HR and …
Michael Rogers, Vice President Communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks about succession planning for small business owners with Scott Wolffis, Area Manager for Michigan for Business Banking for Huntington Bank. Scott says …
By Cheryl Kuch, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEAccording to Gallup, the percent of employees who report feeling engaged in their work continues to be low for most U.S. organizations at about 30%. Gallup’s research, …
Michael Rogers, Vice President Communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with business coach and consultant, Tom Borg, about avoiding common small business blunders, how to address the question, “Do you want to …
By JT ArcherOriginally published in Focus MagazineMany business owners assume they should only care about how much their business is worth if they’re looking to sell or are going through a difficult situation, such as …
By George Brown, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEAs a young man I recall entering a one-on-one meeting with my boss and not bringing a notepad with me. The boss promptly asked me, “How do …
Michael Rogers, vice president of communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, interviews Jerry Norris, CEO of GAIA LLC. Jerry helps young entrepreneurs with an Incubator in Grand Ledge called Yoor Mom Skateboards, and …
Small Business Association of Michigan Vice President Communications Michael Rogers talks with Karen Stefl, a partner with mid-Michigan-based Such video, about the key elements of a successful small business marketing video. Get the details on …
Michael Rogers, vice president of communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Dr. Charles Ballard, professor of economics at Michigan State University, about the shape of the state's economy and the impact …