The Small Business Briefing – September 2, 2021
Welcome to today’s show! Brian Calley is here with special guest Stathi Afendoulis of Afendoulis Cleaners & Tuxedos in Grand Rapids, to talk about the impact the pandemic has had on his […]
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September 2, 2021
September 2, 2021
Limited Options for Unemployed Job Seekers Could Be Hindering Recruitment Efforts
By Heather Nezich, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE CareerBuilder recently shared findings from its latest survey about how the pandemic and its economic fallout continue to shape the workforce. […]
September 1, 2021
Michigan’s Innovative Approach to Child Care Crisis
By Brian Calley, originally featured in our FOCUS magazine Earlier this year, with substantial involvement from the Small Business Association of Michigan and the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, Governor […]
September 1, 2021
Treatment for COVID-19 May Result in Hefty Medical Bills for Employees as Insurance Companies Remove Waivers
By Kevin Marrs, courtesy of Approved Partner ASE It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has strained our healthcare system. Now as the pandemic enters a new resurgence in […]
September 1, 2021
Nominate a business for the 2021 Rick Snyder Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award
Does your business have a successful turn around story? Nominations are now open for the 3rd Annual Rick Snyder Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award. This award is named in honor of […]
August 31, 2021
Redistricting Panel Adds 9 New Districts; Chair Has Missed 10 Of Last 14 Meetings
The Michigan Independent Citizens Commission (MICRC) pushed out nine new state House districts after six hours of navigating through Washtenaw, Livingston and Ingham Counties in a region it’s deemed as […]
August 31, 2021
Gov Wants $2.1B In Fed COVID Money For Job Training, Economic Development
A $2.1 billion chunk of the federal COVID-19 response money would go toward bolstering more small business jobs, help citizens get a free education and build some 2,000 new housing […]
August 30, 2021
The Small Business Briefing – August 30, 2021
Today on the briefing hosts Rob Fowler and Brian Calley are here to discuss: #datamonday New EU restrictions coming? Additional UI benefits ending soon SBAM’s new employer vaccine toolkit Eviction moratorium update Watch the […]
August 30, 2021
Innovation and teamwork helps this bar and grill survive and flourish
On this week’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Cathy Howell, owner of Wicked Sister Bar & Grill in Sault St. Marie, members of this year’s Michigan 50 Companies […]
August 27, 2021
New Supreme Court Decision Good News for Employers
By Susan Chance, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE There is some good news for employers regarding credit checks. In a recent lawsuit, TransUnion LLC v. Ramirez (No. 20-297), the […]
August 26, 2021
Yes, Employers Have a Right to Know Vaccination Status
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE As ASE has written about previously, a vaccine mandate is allowed under law, except in jurisdictions which do not allow it, e.g. […]
August 25, 2021
Want to Attract Talent? Build Your Employer Brand
By Heather Nezich, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE With the challenge in finding talent, how do you stand out to candidates? With a strong employer brand – a company’s […]
August 25, 2021
Don’t Forget About the Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Courtesy of Yeo & Yeo Are you a business owner thinking about hiring? Be aware that a recent law extended a credit for hiring individuals from one or more targeted […]
August 24, 2021
Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Increase For Sixth Week In Row; Shirkey Points To Israel
Michigan averaged 2,098 COVID-19 cases per day Thursday and Friday, according to statistics from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Friday marked the sixth straight increase in […]
August 24, 2021
Banning Mandatory Vaccines, Masks For Businesses Considered By House Panel
Many workers feel they are being pressured by their employers to get the mRNA shot, Chair Beth Griffin (R-Mattawan) said Thursday morning as her Workforce, Trades and Talent Committee took […]
August 23, 2021
The Small Business Briefing – August 23, 2021
On today’s show hosts Rob Fowler and Brian Calley talk about the usual infection and vaccination stats for #DataMonday, plus Pfizer’s FDA approval and other pertinent small business news. Watch the […]
August 23, 2021
Understanding the Employee Retention Tax Credit
Eligible businesses can now access Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) for both 2020 and 2021 for eligible employee wages as long as these specific payroll wages and/or group benefits were […]
August 23, 2021
Protect your data, protect your business
On this week’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Brent Yax, CEO of Awecomm, and Dave Townsend, COO. Awecomm is a strategic IT services firm that was named as […]
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