Word of click
By Steven StraussQuestion: I heard you on the radio say that “word of mouth today is actually word of click.” Can you elaborate what you mean by that?Answer: Long-time readers of this column know that …
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June 14, 2013
June 14, 2013
Supercharging the small business export economy. Today on Business Next
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Michael Rogers talks with J.D.Snyder of the Michigan State University Center for Community and Economic Development about efforts to boost Michigan small …
June 11, 2013
SBAM urges support for Medicaid reform
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) supports House Bill 4714. This measure initiates critical reforms and broadens the eligibility criteria to participate in the Medicaid program so that people under 133 percent of the …
June 10, 2013
IRS webinars on tax benefits and avoiding tax mistakes
The IRS is presenting free two webinars this month that will be interesting to both small business owners and tax professionals. First, on June 18 will be "Small Business Owners: Get All the Tax Benefits …
June 3, 2013
The secret ingredient
By Steven StraussQuestion: Steve, I saw you give a speech a while back where you talked about the “secret ingredient” in business. Could you share that again? I missed part of it and it seemed …
June 3, 2013
How local economic development helps your small business. Today on Business Next
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Michael Rogers reports from the Michigan Economic Developers Conference in Lansing. Interviews with Amy Cell, senior vice president for Talent Enhancement, …
June 1, 2013
SBAM member Treat Dreams partners to support young entrepreneur
It’s not unusual that a business owner chatting with a customer and fellow business owner evolves into a business partnership. What’s different is that the customer is 6 years old.Christopher Pandzich, 6, is participating in …
May 31, 2013
Lessons of entrepreneurial success from small businesses named to the 2013 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch list. Today on Business Next!
Tune in at 10am on the Michigan Business Network!Michael Rogers talks with Michigan 50 Companies to Watch winners John Kelo of Match RX, Lee Francisco of 906 Technologies, Mike Uckele of Uckele Health and Nutrition, …
May 28, 2013
MDEQ air quality workshops
Are you required to obtain an air permit for your company, or are you interested in learning more about the air permit process? If so, you may want to attend an upcoming workshop (June 5, …
May 22, 2013
Secrets of entrepreneurial success from MI 50 Companies to Watch winners! Today on Business Next
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Michael Rogers interviews Michigan 50 Companies to Watch 2013 winner Pete Brand, co-founder of Mindscape at Hanon McKendry, Grand Rapids - …
May 20, 2013
Use your website and social media to promote your business. Today on Business Next
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Tips and suggestions for improving the way you use your website and social media to promote your small business. Today on …
May 16, 2013
Employer notification of Exchange/Marketplace
By Scott Lyon, Senior Vice PresidentAmong the key changes in health care reform is an employee's choice, if eligible, to choose a plan from a state-run exchange. Starting March 1, 2013 (delayed until Fall 2013), …
May 16, 2013
Suit Filed Challenging the PPACA
On May 2, seven plaintiffs from six states filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia challenging the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’s (PPACA’s) employer penalties in states with federal …
May 15, 2013
Employer Notification of Exchange / Marketplace
Among the key changes in health care reform is an employee's option, if eligible, to choose a plan from a state-run exchange. Beginning this Fall, you are required to inform all employees and new hires …
May 10, 2013
HSAs, HRAs, and the affordability and the minimum value tests
By Scott Lyon, Senior Vice PresidentAs we head into the summer, it seems that the folks in Washington are ramping up the release of various regulations for the Affordable Care Act. On May 3, the …
May 10, 2013
Tips on email newsletters. Today on Business Next
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.How to make a great small business email newsletter for your customers and potential customers. Michael Rogers talks with Nicole Meloche, owner …
May 8, 2013
SBAM congratulates 20 members for making the 2013 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch list
On May 2, the Michigan Celebrates Small Business event recognized 50 small businesses that made the 2013 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch list. Twenty of those businesses are members of the Small Business Association of …
May 3, 2013
20,049 Strong
Today the Small Business Association of Michigan hit a new milestone - 20,049 members. That's 20,049 small businesses across the state of Michigan who have chosen to be a part of this association.20,049 members to …
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