Nearly a third of small business owners in a recent Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) “Barometer” survey said they hired more workers in the past six months. That’s up from three years ago when …
By Eric Brown, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEActivity based working (ABW) are work environments that do away with the confines of individual offices and desks. They replace them with the freedom to roam about …
Michael Rogers talks with Julie McFarland, president of book printer McNaughton & Gunn, Inc. Julie discusses how she keeps her employees motivated and excited to continue learning and staying engaged in their industry, the importance …
Michael Rogers talks with David Fant, owner of Market Mapping plus LLC in Grand Rapids, about the lessons he’s learned as an entrepreneurial road warrior. Listen Wednesday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 …
Business consultant and trainer Tom Borg talks about how to help your employees stay positive, basics of good business cards, dealing with age diversity in the workplace, and the importance of good product and service …
By Anne Heraghty, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner Veracity Payment SolutionsThe term EMV is everywhere. EMV stands for Europay, MasterCard and Visa, a joint entity established with the goal of developing specifications for more secure …
Small business owners, especially manufacturers, will find value in the sixth Michigan “GreenUp” Conference, designed to be a valuable experience for sharing information, networking, and learning. The Conference is organized by the Michigan Department of Environmental …
By Dan Van Slambrook, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEFrustrated with trying to find good technical talent? You’re not alone! Michigan may still have a 7.5% unemployment rate, but when it comes to technical talent it …
Seena Sharp, author of Competitive Intelligence Advantage, talks about what’s driving the market, how to identify your unknown customers and how to find alternative uses for your products or services. Listen Monday at 10-11 …
Michael Rogers interviews Ken Lindner, author of "Your Killer Emotions: The 7 Steps to Mastering the Toxic Emotions, Urges, and Impulses That Sabotage You." Listen Monday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 p.m., 10 …
Michael Rogers talks with small business management expert Tom Borg. Also today, a profile of Choose Friendship, a Michigan 50 Companies to Watch for 2014. Listen Friday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 …
By Dan Van Slambrook, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASESo you’ve invested time into reviewing the huge stack of resumes if front of you. You’ve read past the fancy graphics and fluffy verbiage, focused on …
Today on Business Next, excerpts of a presentation by Bing Goei, director of the Office for New Americans in the Office of Gov. Snyder. Speaking at the Michigan Economic Developers Association Conference in Lansing, he …
By Anne Heraghty, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner VeracityA recent data breach scare at eBay is just the latest in a series of hacking incidents that are reaching epidemic proportions. Aren't you glad they don’t …
Pure Michigan Business Connect, in partnership with the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council, Women’s Business Enterprise Council – Great Lakes, and the Veteran Owned Business Roundtable, will be hosting an invite-only supplier matchmaking summit featuring …
Michael Rogers talks with Andrews Pass, CEO of A Pass Educational Group LLC in Farmington Hills, about his customized educational materials business. The firm is a member of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch list …
By Anne Heraghty, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner VeracityA virtual solution that can interface with other transaction processing products offers a streamlined payment process that's as versatile as you need it to be. Whether you …
Michael Rogers interviews Andy Levin, president of Lean & Green Michigan, a company that helps commercial, industrial and multi-family property owners finance energy projects, eliminate waste and save money through innovative financing solutions. Also today, …