SBAM is committed to helping business owners navigate the very complex and very fluid issues regarding the COVID-19 crisis.
We have an extensive network of experts in various industries. If you have a question, please visit any of the pages below or email sbam@sbam.org and we will try to get that answered for you as soon as possible.
To help prepare Michigan’s small businesses to manage guidelines and regulations for safe work, we have compiled a list of resources of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) produced by Michigan based small businesses.
As Michigan gets back to work, it is crucial to maintain a safe work environment for your employees and for any members of the public that you may encounter. This web page should serve as a guide to help you create a preparedness plan and get back to work safely.
Discover and apply for grants and lending programs like the Payment Protection Program, Economic Injury Disaster Loan, MIOSHA Workplace Improvement to Safety and Health (MIWISH) Grant Program, and more.
Understand Unemployment & Work Share thanks to information provided by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.
Understand Governor Whitmer’s Executive Orders and what they mean for your business. Note: we are not an attorney, so please use your best judgment. For additional enforcement guidelines outlined by the Attorney General, click here and here.
What you need to know about tax implications of your PPP loan, changes in filing deadlines, penalties and interest for Michigan quarterly filings, delays in Michigan state and city income tax deadlines, and more.
Resources for employees and employers provided by the U.S. Department of Labor on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
A comprehensive FAQ covering all of the above topics mentioned and more.
The Small Business Briefing airs Mondays and Thursdays at 3pm EDT. Watch to get the latest news from SBAM’s Rob Fowler and Brian Calley, along with special guests!
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