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SUMMARY:Workers’ Compensation Law
DESCRIPTION:This course will guide participants through Michigan’s workers’ compensation laws and how to handle a workers’ compensation hearing. \n\n\nThis course will be held virtually on May 5\, 2025\, from 9:00am to 4:30pm. The course is minimum for 12 people. \nThis course will guide participants through Michigan’s workers’ compensation laws and how to handle a workers’ compensation hearing. \no Define workers’ compensation\no Determine which employers and employees are covered\no Define “exclusive remedy”\no Identify the benefits of: • Weekly wage loss calculation • Medical • Vocational rehabilitation • Death benefits\no Administer the proper procedures and forms\no Implement alternative dispute resolution\, mediation\, and arbitration methods\no Explain how to negotiate and settle a workers’ compensation case\no Define a redemption agreement\no Discuss the trials and appeals process\no Assess medical cost containment \nPoint Value: 4
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/workers-compensation-law/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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SUMMARY:Anatomy of a Brand Workshop (Cohort 6)
DESCRIPTION:A dynamic 3-part workshop designed to elevate your business’s brand presence. Dive into branding\, learn how it differs from marketing & advertising\, and uncover what makes you not just distinguishable\, but remarkable! Engage in interactive sessions to refine your strategy and have confidence in communicating who you are and what you sell. \n\n\nThis course will be held virtually in three 90-minute sessions on May 6\, May 13\, and May 20\, from 10:30am to 12:00pm. The course is limited to three participants per cohort.  \n\n\n\nExclusively for Small Business Support Hub Grant Participants.
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/anatomy-of-a-brand-workshop-cohort-6/2025-05-06/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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SUMMARY:Walsh Leadership Academy (WLA): Power Problem Solving
DESCRIPTION:Unleash the leader within you! Walsh Leadership Academy is offered monthly for businesses looking to build skills on their team in leadership\, so they can build an empowered team as they grow. In this session you will learn about the principles of leadership and influencing teams for action. \n\n\nThis series will be held in-person at Walsh College (3838 Livernois Rd\, Troy\, MI 48083) every month from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. The course minimum is 5 people\, and the capacity is limited to 30 people. \n\n\n\n\nExclusively for Small Business Support Hub Grant Participants.
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/walsh-leadership-academy-wla-power-problem-solving-2/
LOCATION:Walsh College\, 3838 Livernois Rd\, Troy\, MI\, 48083\, United States
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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SUMMARY:Anatomy of a Brand Workshop (Cohort 6)
DESCRIPTION:A dynamic 3-part workshop designed to elevate your business’s brand presence. Dive into branding\, learn how it differs from marketing & advertising\, and uncover what makes you not just distinguishable\, but remarkable! Engage in interactive sessions to refine your strategy and have confidence in communicating who you are and what you sell. \n\n\nThis course will be held virtually in three 90-minute sessions on May 6\, May 13\, and May 20\, from 10:30am to 12:00pm. The course is limited to three participants per cohort.  \n\n\n\nExclusively for Small Business Support Hub Grant Participants.
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/anatomy-of-a-brand-workshop-cohort-6/2025-05-13/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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SUMMARY:ACA and ERISA Compliance: 11 Steps to Avoid (or Survive) a Department Of Labor Audit
DESCRIPTION:This course will cover the key requirements for employers sponsoring health and welfare plans. Participants will learn about DOL audits\, common compliance pitfalls\, and how to document actions to ensure readiness. \n\n\nThis course will be held virtually on April 23\, 2025\, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. The course is minimum is 5 people and limited to 10 people.  \nWith two comprehensive federal laws and their regulations\, there are a lot of requirements that employers sponsoring health and other welfare plans (medical\, dental\, vision\, prescription\, life insurance\, short- and long-term disability plans and others) need to ensure they are performing. During this fast-moving session\, one of the country’s most highly rated speakers\, Gary Kushner\, SPHR\, CBP of Kushner & Company\, will walk through 11 items you’ll want to review to make sure you have all of the processes and documentation you’ll need to be compliant\, especially if your small business is ever the subject to a DOL audit.  \n\nLearn what the DOL looks for when they do an audit (and what you can do to be totally prepared). \n\n\nIdentify the pitfalls that many employers miss when sponsoring plans that can show up on audit. \n\n\nLearn what and how to document your compliance actions in the event of an audit. \n\nAfter attending this program participants will also be able to:  \n\nChoose the benefit array that’s right for the owner and their employees. \n\n\nDetermine how to best fund their employee benefit offerings. \n\nInternationally recognized as an expert in the field\, Gary Kushner is one of the nation’s most sought-after speakers on HR strategy and employee benefits. He has advised four U.S. Presidents on health care and has testified before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee\, The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee and the U.S. House Small Business Committee on employee benefit issues.  \nGary Kushner is also a frequent resource to the news media outlets including the Wall Street Journal\, the New York Times\, Associated Press\, Knight-Ridder\, the Kiplinger Washington Newsletter\, CNN News\, Fortune\, MSNBC\, and “Good Morning America” among others. Additionally\, he serves on the Editorial Review Board of HR Management magazine and an adviser to the Hope Health Letter.  \nThis course would be beneficial to owners and staff with responsibilities for designing and funding a compliant employee benefit offering to themselves and their employees.  \nPoint Value: 2
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/aca-and-erisa-compliance-11-steps-to-avoid-or-survive-a-department-of-labor-audit-2/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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SUMMARY:Anatomy of a Brand Workshop (Cohort 6)
DESCRIPTION:A dynamic 3-part workshop designed to elevate your business’s brand presence. Dive into branding\, learn how it differs from marketing & advertising\, and uncover what makes you not just distinguishable\, but remarkable! Engage in interactive sessions to refine your strategy and have confidence in communicating who you are and what you sell. \n\n\nThis course will be held virtually in three 90-minute sessions on May 6\, May 13\, and May 20\, from 10:30am to 12:00pm. The course is limited to three participants per cohort.  \n\n\n\nExclusively for Small Business Support Hub Grant Participants.
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/anatomy-of-a-brand-workshop-cohort-6/2025-05-20/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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SUMMARY:Wage and Hour Law
DESCRIPTION:This course will provide guidance on the wage and hour laws and record keeping obligations of the employer. Participants will learn about various exemptions\, payment guidelines and restrictions\, and how to calculate overtime payments. \n\n\nThis course will provide guidance on the wage and hour laws and record keeping obligations of the employer. Participants will learn about various exemptions\, payment guidelines and restrictions\, and how to calculate overtime payments. \nThis course will be held virtually on May 21\, 2025\, from 9:00am to 12:00pm. The course is minimum for 12 people. \n• Explain Michigan’s Minimum Wage Act and overtime provisions\n• Define FLSA and who is an employee\n• Identify exemptions based on salary level\, salary basis\, and job duties\n• Define proper and improper wage deductions\n• Practice valid payroll practices\n• State the record keeping requirements of an employer \nPoint Value: 4
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/wage-and-hour-law/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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SUMMARY:The Bank of Small Business: An Internal Control System to Avoid B2B Payment Fraud
DESCRIPTION:Businesses of all sizes are prime targets for payment fraud\, losing over $37.4 billion between 2019 and 2023. This program offers a secure internal control system to prevent fraud when vendor payment details are added or updated. Learn step-by-step processes and receive forms and scripts to implement safeguards immediately. \n\n\nThis course will be held virtually on May 27\, 2025\, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. The course minimum is 15 people and limited to 100 people.  \nAs a small business still receiving vendor information via email\, fax\, or hard copy\, no security awareness training or confirmation call alone can fully protect you from fraudulent payments. Cybercriminals consider small business staff and bookkeepers that handle vendor payment details an easy target\, with over $37.4 billion lost to fraud between 2019 and 2023—and the threat continues to grow. Protecting your business\, vendors\, and hard earned cash requires specialized processes tailored to prevent fraudulent payments. In this course\, you will learn a comprehensive internal control system designed to prevent fraud when vendor payment details are added or updated. Walk away with a secure\, step-by-step process\, including the necessary forms and scripts\, so you can implement safeguards immediately.  \nAfter attending this program participants will also be able to:  \n\nImplement up to 6 steps to avoid fraud when vendor remittance details are changed based on requests received via email\, fax\, or hardcopy. \n\n\nIdentify what validations are required to verify a vendor is real\, their information is accurate\, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. \n\n\nCustomize and use the included tools and templates to implement authentication techniques\, internal controls\, best practices and vendor validations to improve their current vendor process. \n\nMaterials Provided:   \n\nPDF of the Presentation \n\n\nAuthentication Reference Template  \n\n\nVendor Banking Form Template  \n\n\nGlobal Vendor Validation Reference List  \n\n\nConfirmation Phone Call Scripts Template  \n\n\nConfirmation Log Template  \n\n\nDesktop Procedure Template  \n\n This course would be beneficial to owners and staff that add new vendors or change existing vendor data.   \n Point Value: 5 
URL:https://www.sbam.org/event/the-bank-of-small-business-an-internal-control-system-to-avoid-b2b-payment-fraud/
CATEGORIES:SBAM Foundation
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