October 2022 Edition US DOL Issue On October 11, 2022, the US Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule that would rescind the existing pro-small business independent contractor analysis and replace […]
LANSING, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan recently honored Indian Trails with its 2022 Consumers Energy Energy Champion award and Energy Specialties Group with its 2022 DTE Energy […]
Article courtesy MIRS News, for SBAM’s Lansing Watchdog e-newsletter The percentage of votes for third-party candidates in the Michigan gubernatorial election has slowly increased for the last seven cycles from […]
Article courtesy MIRS News, for SBAM’s Lansing Watchdog e-newsletter If you felt Whitmer-Dixon 2 felt an awful lot like the original, you’re not alone. Whether it was abortion or an […]
The Small Business Briefing – October 31, 2022 Welcome to The Small Business Briefing with Brian Calley and Sarah Miller. On today’s show: New wage inflation numbers New eviction rules proposed […]
By Heather Nezich, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE A new report by Meyers-Briggs, Conflict at Work, reveals that managers spend an average of four hours each week dealing with employee […]
By Michael Burns, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE Employers often ask ASE about breaks for non-exempt salaried or hourly employees and whether they must be paid. Generally, they should be […]
Article courtesy SBAM Approved Partner Ahola Corporation Bonuses, frequently given at the end of the year, are a popular “thank you” for a job well done, and smart business owners […]
Article courtesy SBAM Approved Partner Ahola Corporation The Internal Revenue Service has released the tax year 2023 annual inflation adjustments for dozens of tax provisions, including the tax rate schedules and […]
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Tracy Congdon, President and CEO of Local Marketing Pro LLC, and Chief Marketing Officer with Alien Coupons, Inc. He’s a VIP […]
Welcome to The Small Business Briefing with Brian Calley and Sarah Miller. On today’s show we’ll talk about GDP, the political landscape and more. Thank you to our sponsor SBAM Energy […]
Patti Eisenbraun honored at SBAM Leadership Council Summit LANSING, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan recently honored Royal Oak small business owner Patti Eisenbraun with its 2022 Spirit […]
Article by MIRS News, for SBAM’s Lansing Watchdog e-newsletter The year was 1971. For the first and only time in Michigan history, the previous November voters elected an evenly-split state […]
Article by MIRS News, for SBAM’s Lansing Watchdog e-newsletter Underfunded Republican gubernatorial nominee Tudor Dixonis within two percentage points of incumbent Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, according to a Mitchell Research & Communications survey commissioned by MIRS. […]
Welcome to The Small Business Briefing with Brian Calley and Sarah Miller. Here’s what we have for you today: IRS updates The changing political landscape The state of education in Michigan […]
Businesses, both large and small, are increasingly reliant on the internet for daily operations, creating attractive and potentially lucrative targets for cyber criminals. As a new era of work from […]
The IRS has issued Revenue Procedure 2022-38, listing certain tax inflation adjustments for a wide variety of benefits arrangements, including health FSA contribution limits, HDHP limits, qualified transportation and parking […]
By Heather Nezich, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE According to a new survey by SHRM, one in five U.S. workers (20%) have experienced poor treatment in the workplace by coworkers […]