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Steven Strauss: Twitter for Business

Question: I like using Twitter to follow famous people and writers I like. The ability to see what they are thinking in real time is cool, and watching a breaking news story unfold on Twitter …

April 20, 2012

USA Today columnist Steven Strauss talks about his new book, the 3rd Edition of the Small Business Bible. Today at 10 a.m. on Business Next!

USA Today columnist Steven Strauss talks about his new book, the 3rd Edition of the Small Business Bible, his new website and how small businesses can effectively use Twitter. Also, a story of entrepreneurial success …

April 19, 2012

New environmental inspection initiative from the DEQ

Passing an inspection by a regulatory agency is a necessary, but sometimes stressful, fact of life for many business operators. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is working to make the inspection process a …

April 18, 2012

How your small business can tap into the great resources at Michigan universities. Today at 10 a.m. on Business Next!

Michael Rogers talks with Charles Haseman, executive director of the Michigan State University Innovation Center, about a new network of six Michigan universities that is helping small businesses access various university assets. Also today, Detroit …

April 16, 2012

Steven Strauss: Goodwill

Question: I have a pal who is a great therapist. He recently got ill and was out of the office for three months. He lost several patients/clients as a result. I was hoping you might …

April 12, 2012

SBAM’s Jobs Insight in the News

Earlier this week, SBAM launched its MichiganJobsInsight.com website, which tracks small business job growth in Michigan. Check out the news coverage on the launch from around the state!9 & 10 News in Traverse City: Northern …

April 11, 2012

Stay up-to-date and out of trouble on your environmental regulatory responsibilities. Today at 10 a.m. on the free Business Next audio seminar.

How to proactively comply with your environmental regulation responsibilities. Learn about upcoming Michigan Department of Environmental Quality conferences. Also today: Kelly Ignace of American Waste in Traverse City talks about their unique-in-the-nation recycling facility, Matt …

April 4, 2012

SBAM shows strong membership growth in March

A total of 881 small businesses became members of the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) in March, according to a report released today by the association. Total SBAM membership reached 14,258, a 22 percent …

March 30, 2012

Durbin Amendment Provides for Lower Credit Card Processing Rates

Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner Midwest Transaction GroupAs a result of the Durbin Amendment, the Federal Reserve Board has placed a cap on debit card transactions, putting the interchange fee at 0.05% + 21 …

March 29, 2012

Small Biz Tax Bills Introduced in House and Senate

From SBAM's national affiliate, NSBA:Leaders in both the House and Senate have offered varying small-business tax packages. The first was offered last week by House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.), backed by House Ways And …

March 29, 2012

Click here to listen! Exclusive SBAM audio seminar of the week (5:21)

Learn about a great new tool for securing college interns at your small business. Click on the play button below to listen to SBAM's Vice President Communications Michael Rogers talk with Wendy Pittman, executive director …

March 24, 2012

Simple Checkout an Easy E-Commerce Option

Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner Midwest Transaction GroupIf you are looking for an easy and inexpensive way to accept payments on the web, Authorize.Net’s Simple Checkout could be the perfect solution. It is so …

March 23, 2012

Climate change? Yes — the entrepreneurial climate is improving! Today at 10 a.m. on the free Business Next audio seminar

How are we doing on building Michigan's entrepreneurial culture? Interview with Rob Fowler, president and CEO of SBAM, on the results of SBAM's latest Entrepreneurship Score Card. Listen today at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and …

March 23, 2012

Eighth annual Entrepreneurship Score Card now available for download

The Small Business Foundation of Michigan’s eighth annual Entrepreneurship Score Card finds that Michigan’s economic assets remain postsecondary education and a highly skilled workforce. Science, engineering and graduate program output remains healthy and technology competitiveness …

March 20, 2012