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 […]
Note: You can submit a comment in opposition to these rules. Click here for details. Growing concern over the future strength of the economy. Increasing regulatory and compliance burdens and […]
By Michael Burns, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE Employers can use a number of different methods of electronic monitoring in the workplace ostensibly to improve productivity and ensure security of […]
By Brian Calley, SBAM President & CEO Gongwer News Service researched the question: How many years over Michigan’s 185 year history have Democrats controlled the House, Senate and Governor’s office […]
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Gordon Henderson of 149photos, recently honored as a member of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch. 149Photos is an automated customer […]
By Tom Jackson, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE Have you ever looked at a job posting online and wondered why there is a never-ending laundry list of job duties, required […]
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE There have been a number of studies showing that employees value and trust their direct supervisor’s messaging more than the 2nd line or […]
Welcome to The Small Business Briefing with Brian Calley and Sarah Miller. On today’s show we’ll discuss the election results – and see how well Brian’s predictions held up. We’ll […]
Many small business owners aren’t aware that if they offer a group health insurance plan, it is their legal responsibility to provide their insured employees with a Summary Plan Description […]
Continuing our bipartisan efforts to support and strengthen small businesses in Michigan, SBAM played an active role in yesterday’s election, working across the political spectrum. Our Small Biz PAC engaged […]
Article courtesy MIRS News for SBAM’s Lansing Watchdog e-newsletter Republican candidate spending in Michigan’s 10 competitive Senate districts skyrocketed by more than 551% from during the post-primary to the pre-general […]