A strong dollar (making imports cheaper and exporting more difficult) appears to have little effect on the survival rate of small retailers, according to a study released by the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. …
This week, SBAM's Vice President Communications Michael Rogers talks with SBAM’s Vice President Government Relations Dave Palsrok about courageous action by the state Senate to cut the state budget. The weekly Small Business Champion podcast …
The National Small Business Association (NSBA), SBAM's national affiliate, released data showing that cash flow is the number one reason small-business owners are unable to make their firms more energy efficient. Despite restricted cash flow—likely …
SBAM today applauded Senate action that cuts $1.2 billion from Michigan’s proposed 2009-2010 state government budget. “Small business owners across this state have been forced to make difficult cuts within their business operations and it …
This week, SBAM's Vice President Communications Michael Rogers talks with SBAM’s Director of Government Relations Mike Batterbee about important legislation in Congress that would renew funding for the Small Business Innovation Research program. The weekly …
SBAM named State Senator Jud Gilbert (R-Algonac) as the organization’s 2009 Legislator of the Year. Sen. Gilbert was presented the honor at SBAM’s 40th annual meeting and networking luncheon June 18 in East Lansing.SBAM President …
SBAM announced their 2009-2010 officers at the organization’s 40th annual meeting and networking luncheon June 18 in East Lansing.Chair: Mike Fox, Ingenuity IEQ, MidlandFirst Vice Chair: Cynthia Kay, Cynthia Kay and Company, Grand RapidsSecond Vice …
This week, SBAM's Vice President Communications Michael Rogers talks with SBAM’s Vice President Small Business Services Scott Lyon about a trip that he and a number of SBAM small business volunteers recently completed to the …
This week, SBAM's Vice President Communications Michael Rogers talks with SBAM’s Vice President Government Relations Dave Palsrok about recently introduced legislation at the Capitol that aims to reform Michigan's health insurance system. The weekly Small …
As attention in Lansing focused on individual coverage, the health insurance market for small businesses in Michigan shrank again in 2008.The number of member months in the small-group market for companies with two to 50 …
President Barack Obama’s FY 2010 Budget Overview offers full support for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s credit programs, authorizing SBA to support loan guarantees of $28 billion to small businesses.The FY 2010 Budget Overview provides …
The Detroit News published an article on April 20 called "Risky business: Metro area entrepreneurs launch start-ups despite tough economy."Excerpt:Many entrepreneurs are digging into their savings, borrowing money from friends and family or teaming up …
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) launched its latest free online course, Business Opportunities: A Guide to Winning Federal Contracts. The instructional, self-paced guide is easy to follow and available on SBA’s Website at www.sba.gov/training. …
Recent floods in the Midwest and hurricanes/tropical storms in Texas and Florida have cost homeowners, renters and businesses millions of dollars in damages. These events serve as reminders to the public to have a disaster …
The National Small Business Association, SBAM's national affiliate, reports that small-business owners who print receipts on credit and debit card purchases could find themselves the target of a lawsuit based on lack of specificity of …
Wireless devices are indispensable for today’s small business owners, who rely heavily on wireless technology to stay connected to their business and customers while gaining flexibility and time away from the office, according to a …
A new survey indicates that despite Michigan's high unemployment rate, many businesses are having trouble finding qualified workers. However, SBAM's recent Small Business Barometer surveys of small businesses finds that most small employers report that …
