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February 1, 2013
January 24, 2013
Steven Strauss: Tax tips every entrepreneur should know
By Steven StraussQuestion: The thing I hate most about running a business are the taxes, and yet I prefer not to incur the cost and hire a CPA to help me and instead rely on …
January 10, 2013
Small Business Association of Michigan announces staff updates
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) has added two new people to its Lansing staff. Ken Root is the new Director of Membership. His duties will include overseeing all membership campaigns, being the liaison …
January 9, 2013
How to do a better job managing your small business in 2013.
Tune in at 3pm (repeat at 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Management consultant and trainer Tom Borg has great tips on how to set reachable goals for your small business in 2013, set training goals …
January 7, 2013
SBAM’s Rob Fowler predicts the challenges facing small business in 2013.
Aired on Business Next: Small Business Association of Michigan President and CEO Rob Fowler discusses the gains that small business made in 2012 and the challenges facing entrepreneurship as we head into 2013.Segment OneSegment TwoSegment …
December 20, 2012
Fiscal cliff update: House vote on “Plan B” expected
Article courtesy of NSBA, by Jody MilaneseOn Tuesday, House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) announced that the House will vote on Thursday on a tax-only measure to avert the fiscal cliff and keep rates low for …
December 19, 2012
What are the economic prospects for small businesses in 2013? Find out today on Business Next.
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Michael Rogers talks about small business economic prospects for 2013 with economist Charles Ballard of Michigan State University. Also on today’s …
December 13, 2012
Support pours in for Lansing hot dog vendor
Article republished from MIRS Capitol CapsuleAt first, Lorilea Zabadal was just bothered by news that downtown hot dog vendor Clint Tarver's catering equipment was destroyed during Tuesday's Capitol protests over the Right to Work law. …
December 13, 2012
SBAM applauds passage of monumental Freedom to Work legislation
Gov. Snyder and the Legislature have again helped make Michigan more competitive for jobs by approving legislation that allows workers the freedom to decide whether or not to join a union. “We believe that the …
December 13, 2012
Summary of Benefits and Coverage
According to new regulations of the PPACA, a Summary of Benefits & Coverage must be provided to employers and individuals “when shopping for coverage, enrolling in coverage, at each new plan year, and within seven …
December 12, 2012
Helping to get customers for entertainment-oriented small businesses. Today on Business Next!
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm or 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Today on Business Next, Michael Rogers talks with Bob Yelvington, operator/owner of LansingNightOut.com, about the intersection between entertainment, promotion and small …
December 7, 2012
UI reform deal recognized nationally
The Michigan Finance Authority won The Bond Buyer's 11th annual Deal of the Year award Wednesday night for its multi-billion refinancing of Michigan's federal unemployment insurance loan."This was a transaction that was big, precedent setting …
December 7, 2012
Michigan takes giant step toward becoming Right to Work state
The Michigan House and Senate Thursday moved three bills giving workers greater freedom to opt out of unions. The package of bills includes both public and private unions, and only exempts police and fire workers …
December 7, 2012
Hear how an innovative small business won $10,000 on the Food Network!
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Michael Rogers talks with Heather Rousseau, who with her husband Adam owns SugarHigh Bakery in Frankenmuth. In November they won $10,000 on …
December 6, 2012
Action Alert: Tell your legislators you support Right to Work
Michigan, as evidenced by the recent growth of small business jobs in the state, has begun its economic recovery. Since January 1st of this year, small businesses have filled over 13,000 jobs. The Small Business …
December 6, 2012
Fiscal cliff talks at a standstill
Article courtesy of NSBALate last week, President Barack Obama unveiled his proposal to avert the looming fiscal cliff at the end of the year, which was immediately rejected by House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) and …
December 5, 2012
Innovative food industry small business owners share their stories of entrepreneurial success! Today on Business Next
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.From the Great Lakes Expo Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market meeting in Grand Rapids, Michael Rogers talks with Cary Dillman, owner …
December 3, 2012
Innovation Awards deadline extended to Fri. Dec. 7
If you launched an innovative new product or service in the past three years, you’re eligible to enter the Innovation Awards contest, a part of Michigan Celebrates Small Business.Get the one-page entry form here. It’s …
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