Michael Rogers talks with veteran marketing Perry Ballard, owner of Manage Perceived Value.Listen Wednesday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 3 p.m., 8 p.m. and 1 a.m.) atwww.michiganbusinessnetwork.com. Downloadable podcast versions of previous shows available …
By Anthony Kaylin SBAM Approved Partner, ASEAs we walk into 2014 the question we have to ask is “What are the hot button issues of the new year?” With limited resources and expanded responsibilities, HR …
Michael Rogers talks with business coach Tim Kuppler of AdviCoach and Bill and Linda Kleist from Identity Graphic Design. Update: Kuppler's new e-book “Build the Culture Advantage, Deliver Sustainable Performance with Clarity and Speed” is …
Fifty-eight percent of small business owners in a recent Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) survey said their company health insurance rates went up this year, compared to just four percent who said that their …
Pure Michigan Business Connect will be hosting an invite-only supplier matchmaking summit featuring KUKA North America and The Boeing Company on February 6th, 2014 in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The KUKA and Boeing supply chain teams have …
Join the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports and the Michigan Fitness Foundation as they celebrate Pure Michigan Fitness during the 2014 Governor's Fitness Awards. Throughout the ceremony they will honor inspirational individuals …
By Steven StraussThis being Thanksgiving week, we are reminded that as small business owners, we especially have much to be thankful for:Our families: Of course at the Thanksgiving table when everyone shares what they are …
Article and video courtesy of the Office of the GovernorLast year, Michigan's small businesses reportedly created more than 14,300 jobs in our state, and they remain an important part of our state's comeback. So what …
The Small Business Association of Michigan, in cooperation with chambers and associations throughout the state, is again participating in the 2014 Michigan Economic Outlook Survey. This is a statewide effort that will help us better …
Huntington Bank announced a unique microlending partnership with the state of Michigan and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). Thought to be the first program of its kind and a prototype for the nation, the …
SBAM President and CEO Rob Fowler has been named the winner of the 2013 Stephen J. Gools Award for Social Change sponsored by AARP Michigan.The award is given annually to the individual, couple, group or …
By Michael Rogers, Vice President CommunicationsGov. Snyder can’t block out two hours to talk with a group of interested citizens. It just doesn’t happen. Not ever. The busy demands of being Michigan’s chief executive put …
SBAM has named Lori J. Birman as the organization’s Vice President of Membership & Development. Birman will be responsible for planning and managing implementation of membership growth strategies, sponsorships, advertising and advocacy fundraising.Most recently, Birman …
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2014 Small Business Innovation Award and The Michigan 50 Companies to Watch program – both a part of Michigan Celebrates Small Business, a prestigious annual competition that recognizes …
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Today on Business Next, Jennifer Acevedo talks about the small business benefits of attending the Oct. 8 MDEQ Green Chemistry Conference. Also …
Let's say a manager and an employee lose their tempers. The manager fires the employee. The company president asks: "How should we handle situations like this in the future?" For the answer, continue reading.Question: One …
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Rob Fowler, president and CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks about the August unemployment report and how it …
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network. At the twice-yearly Capitol Farmers Market in downtown Lansing, Michael Rogers interviews Bob Noteware of Noteware Candy Company and Harold …