Did you know a SBAM VIP level membership delivers more than $1,900 in savings, and an Elite membership gives the opportunity for over $2,300 in savings? These aren’t abstract perks; they’re tangible services that business owners use every day!
The SBAM team designed these higher-level memberships to deliver deeper support, stronger compliance tools, and preferred pricing on core business solutions. When you enroll in our products and services, you unlock thousands of dollars in added savings from trusted partners, while helping your business operate smarter and stay compliant.
Compliance is one of the most common stress points for small business owners, even for those with a dedicated HR team. VIP and Elite Members receive a free combined Federal and Michigan workplace poster, helping ensure compliance with minimum wage and labor law requirements from day one. You also gain access to discounts on SBAM’s HR Toolkit, a practical collection of ready-to-use templates, policies, and checklists designed to standardize HR processes, reduce guesswork, and save valuable time.
And don’t miss out on the opportunity to sign up for FoundersCard which opens the door to exclusive discounts on business essentials like QuickBooks, Dell, Lenovo, HubSpot, Square, Stripe, and Dropbox. For businesses already using even one or two of these tools, the savings can be immediate and substantial.
In addition to all this, VIP and Elite Members receive free high-value benefits that support visibility and credibility, including one free hour with Mainstreet Legislative Consulting, a complimentary ticket to our annual meeting, a one-year subscription to Crain’s Detroit Business or Crain’s Grand Rapids Business, and a guest appearance on SBAM’s weekly podcast. Together, these benefits help business owners stay informed and connected.
From compliance tools to core business savings, when you take advantage of our products and services as a VIP and Elite level member, your annual membership pays for itself and then some. Explore all the benefits available and learn how to save at sbam.org/savings or call us at (800) 362-5461.
By Kellie Neirynck, SBAM Senior Director of Products & Services; originally published in SBAM’s May/June 2026 issue of FOCUS magazine.
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