Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Crain’s Detroit Business recently honored a number of small businesses as “Cool Places to Work in Michigan.” Michael Rogers interviews Chief Operating …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Cheryl Kuch Today, more and more people are spending time on social media sites including Facebook and Twitter, as well as creating and/or commenting on or contributing to …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner Midwest Transaction GroupBy Anne HeraghtyRecently a new draft of section 6050W of the IRS Code stated processors are obligated to report all companies’ annual credit and debit card processing …
Tune in at 10am, 3pm or 8pm on Michigan Business Network!On today’s show, Michael Rogers talks with Eric Frederick of Connect Michigan talks about the Nov. 7 “Growing Your Business Online” Google Workshop; Dennis Sergent, …
Article courtesy of Steven StraussQuestion: I know how important it is to protect my reputation in the “real” world, but I recently found out just how important it is to do it in the virtual …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. Burns The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued another decision (the second this year) addressing the case of an employee disciplined for posting negative information …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Cheryl Kuch According to recent survey findings from AMA Enterprise, most companies delayed employee development initiatives during the Great Recession. Today they are strategizing about when to bring …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Kevin MarrsIf you haven’t heard the term “workforce analytics” before, you may soon begin to hear it, and often. Why? If you are like a growing number of …
Article courtesy of Steven StraussCrowdfunding has been a popular subject of conversation among entrepreneurs lately, and with good reason. It opens up exciting new opportunities for financing your latest endeavor. In addition, the recently passed …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRAnnual employee reviews sometimes get a bad rap. They can be time-consuming, distracting, and may require supervisors to confront problems they would rather avoid. But if handled properly, annual …
Question: I am in the fast food business, which is a very competitive industry. I have tried all sorts of tricks to try and keep up with the competition but it is so very hard, …
By Tom BorgHave you ever noticed how laughter can make for a more productive and healthy business or organization? It seems that when people are able to laugh with each other, they are happier, and …
Michael has excerpts from a recent webinar on how international students can fill the IT and engineering talent shortage at small businesses. The webinar is sponsored by the Global Talent Retention Initiative of Southeast Michigan. …
Article courtesy of Steven Strauss, theselfemployed.comCan an idea ever be protected legally?Have you ever dreamed up an idea for a product that you believe will revolutionize the industry within which you work? Ever wondered how …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Joe DeSantis Getting things done by collaborating with coworkers is what defines the successful workplace today, it seems. In fact, workplaces revere teamwork so much that the ability …
And, hear interviews from the Innovate Michigan! Summit 2012 conference. Listen Monday at 10 a.m. (replayed at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.) on the Michigan Business Network.Today on Business Next, Dr. Barb Fails Rafshol talks …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRWith the presidential and Congressional elections looming, political discussions around the workplace can get heated. It's not uncommon for individuals to claim that their free speech rights entitle them …
Question: I have been involved in business for many years and now have an opportunity to buy into a franchise and am wondering if you have any experience in this realm. This is a well-known …