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 …
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 …
The Small Business Association of Michigan vehemently opposes efforts currently underway to increase health insurance costs for Michigan businesses and consumers by expanding the newly-enacted Health Insurance Claims (HICA) Tax and urge a “NO” vote …
There are several new taxes and fees that will begin appearing on the health insurance invoices for small business owners over the next several months. These taxes and fees generate revenue for the federal government …
By Scott Lyon, Senior Vice President, Small Business Association of MichiganOver the last couple of weeks, I have participated in several meetings with agency owners and their staff members, as well as agents and their customers, …
By Steven StraussIn my last column, I discussed the why checking and cleaning up your personal credit report is so important to your business, especially since so many small business people have not separated their …
By Steven StraussQuestion: I own a one-person business. The business’ credit is my credit and vice versa. I have never incorporated, although I do have a business checking account. My problem is that I never …
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Today on Business Next, film production entrepreneur Angeline D'Balentine talks about the rewards and challenges of being a small business owner …
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Is your small business prepared for a workplace emergency? Tips and advice from Steve Potter, founder of veteran-owned Patriot Services. Also today, …
For Immediate Release: April 17, 2013 Contact: Michael Rogers, VP Communications 517-267-2209 The Small Business Association of Michigan’s (SBAM) ninth annual Michigan Entrepreneurship Score Card (sbam.org/scorecard2013) reports very promising progress for both small businesses and …
Have you ever bought something and later realized you could have paid less by using a membership discount you forgot you had? If you answered “yes,” you’re not alone. In a survey of members across …
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) today launched Decision Point, an online tool that helps our insurance agents and their SBAM customers understand and take action on the various health insurance decisions mandated by …
By Mike MarzanoSmall business leaders from SBAM, along with the National Small Business Association (SBAM's national affiliate), made the trip to our nation’s capital the week of March 25 to bring to the forefront of …
Scott Lyon, Senior Vice PresidentSmall Business Association of MichiganHearing this was a surprise to me, but it must be true. Along with fellow SBAM staff members Dave Jessup and Mike Marzano and a handful of …
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Today on Business Next, this week's small business legislative update with SBAM's Director of Government Relations Dave Jessup, how to build online …
Article courtesy of National Small Business Association (NSBA)House Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-Mich.) released a discussion draft on Tuesday, March 12 outlining tax reform specific to small business. While NSBA is continuing to …
Tune in at 3pm (repeat at 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network!Author and speaker Dr. Alfred Poor has great advice for small business owners on how you can help successful students transform into successful employees. …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. Burns As 2012 closed, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) continued to issue decisions challenging employer policies long accepted as standard in the workplace. In the …