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Speaker of the House Jase Bolger discusses the re-invention of state government and Michigan’s economic comeback

View the video interview with Speaker of the House Jase Bolger by clicking here.

May 7, 2012

Be a better leader in your small business! Today at 10 a.m. on the free Business Next audio seminar

On Monday's program: leadership action ideas that can help make your small business more profitable, with business consultant Tom Borg; Wendy Pittman, executive director of Intern In Michigan, with great news about the success of …

April 30, 2012

Lessons of success from a small business that went all-in for growth. Today at 10 a.m. on the Business Next audio seminar.

Prism Plastics of Port Huron explains their strategy for doubling-down on small business growth, and business consultant Michael Lorsch talks about the key factors that can help you make sure your employees are not miserable. …

April 26, 2012

SBAM adds 27 members last week

SBAM added 27 new members last week to the already 14,000+ active member businesses. This growth showcased our statewide footprint with new members coming from 16 different counties. These 27 new members also represent results …

April 23, 2012

The marketing and business-building opportunities of social media. Today at 10 a.m. on the Business Next audio seminar!

Joe Serwach, Managing Director of Organik consulting, on how to take full advantage of the marketing and business-building opportunities of social media. Also, a west Michigan small business that’s keeping jobs in Michigan thanks to …

April 20, 2012

This week’s legislative update: Personal Property Tax elimination debated, deregulation moving forward

This week the Michigan Senate conducted its first hearing on the eight-bill package that would ultimately eliminate the Personal Property Tax (PPT) on manufacturing equipment and remove the Personal Property Tax on industrial and commercial …

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 16, 2012

Google Streetview: new marketing opportunities for small businesses. Today at 10 a.m. on the free Business Next audio seminar.

Today on Business Next, Doug Willet of Luna Tech 3D talks about Google Streetview advances for small businesses. Also today, a legislative update from SBAM Director of Government Relations David Jessup, improving hospital customer service …

April 13, 2012

Got your taxes filed? Now, use your return as a management tool for small business success. SBAM audio seminar of the week (6:11)

Michael Rogers talks with retired CPA Paul Hense. Hear more free Business Next audio seminars by going to sbam.org/radio. Or, listen to the live stream every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. …

April 13, 2012

Mobile technology, an opportunity for small businesses

By Linda Diachendt (from SBAM’s member-only Focus on Small Business magazine)Mobile technology; when you think of it, you likely think of all the things you can do with today’s smartphones and tablet devices. Perhaps you’re …

April 9, 2012

Last-minute tax tips for small business owners by CPA Paul Hense. Today at 10 a.m. on the Business Next audio seminar.

Listen today at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on the Michigan Business Network. SBAM members can log in and listen to archived programs anytime on a PC or mobile device by going to the Business Next …

April 6, 2012

How to avoid common small business financial mistakes. Learn more on the SBAM audio seminar of the week (6:17)

Hear more free Business Next audio seminars by going to sbam.org/radio. Or, listen to the live stream every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on the Michigan Business Network.

April 6, 2012

SBAM represented at JOBS Act bill signing at White House

President Obama on Thursday signed into law the Jump-Start Our Business Start-ups (JOBS) Act, which will significantly improve small businesses’ ability to raise capital and help companies generate sustainable economic growth and jobs. The National …

March 29, 2012

Unemployment Insurance seminars for employers

The Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) is offering free seminars to acquaint employers with the unemployment insurance system in Michigan and recent legislative changes within the UIA. Seminar Topics Include: UI Legislative UpdatesWorking Part-Time and Collecting Unemployment Benefits …

March 27, 2012