By Heather Nezich, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE Holiday parties are making a comeback! According to ASE’s 2023 Holiday Schedule and Practices Survey, after two years of COVID-related interruptions, 68% […]
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE A recent U.S. Federal 11th Circuit case upended the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidance as to disability and accommodations. Under the […]
Article by MIRS News, for SBAM’s Lansing Watchdog e-newsletter The unemployment rate in Michigan rose ever so slightly by 0.1% to 4.2%, the first increase in 15 months, according to […]
Article by MIRS News, for SBAM’s Lansing Watchdog e-newsletter Lame duck could still include a tax cut push by House Republicans, Speaker Jason Wentworth (R-Farwell) said during a Thursday afternoon […]
Article courtesy Yeo & Yeo Mitigating the adverse effects of climate change is one of the primary targets of the recently enacted Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). To that end, the […]
Welcome to The Small Business Briefing with Brian Calley and Sarah Miller. On today’s show we’ll talk unemployment, recession risks, #DataMonday and more! Thank you to our sponsor SBAM Energy […]
By Emily Fioravante, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in early 2020, many employees began working from home. Although some companies have gone back to in-person […]
By Heather Nezich, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE Maintaining workplace culture across in-person, remote, and hybrid teams is top of mind for many organizations. However, how culture is defined and […]
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Troy Morris, co-founder and Director of Operations for Kall Morris Inc., named an SBDC Best Small Businesses for 2022. The Marquette-based […]
Article courtesy NSBA On Tuesday, Nov. 15, NSBA announced the filing of a constitutional challenge to the Corporate Transparency Act of 2019, which requires small business owners to undergo a […]
Going PRO Talent Fund awards for Michigan businesses focused on growing talent and helping employees gain credentials Michigan employers looking to take advantage of the Going PRO Talent Fund program […]
Article courtesy Yeo & Yeo It has been quite a year — high inflation, rising interest rates and a bear stock market. While there’s not a lot you can do […]
Welcome to The Small Business Briefing with Brian Calley and Sarah Miller. On today’s show we’ll talk about the ‘adopt and amend’ court case, changes to the unemployment system, Governor […]
By Linda Olejniczak, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE November is the best month to plan and prepare for the new year. December is consumed by holidays, parties, and things winding […]
Report shows strong entrepreneurial economy despite workforce and inflationary pressures LANSING – Michigan’s entrepreneurial economy continues to grow while small businesses have been resilient in the post-Covid era, according to […]
Article by MIRS News, for SBAM’s Lansing Watchdog e-newsletter Several of her Democratic caucus members erupted in whistles and applause as Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) approached the media after […]
Article by MIRS News for SBAM’s Lansing Watchdog e-newsletter House Democrats have won control of the House, 56-54, after Rep. Nate Shannon (D-Sterling Heights) held off a challenge from Michelle Smith, Democrats won […]
On today’s show hosts Brian Calley and Sarah Miller talk with newly re-elected Representative Angela Witwer (D). Rep. Witwer is a former SBAM Legislator of the Year and ardent small […]