Workforce problems are now main issue facing small businesses A new survey done last week by the Small Business Association of Michigan showed that small businesses are optimistic despite being […]
By Michael Burns, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE June 22, MIOSHA published new emergency rules superseding its May 24th emergency rule revisions. ASE has received many calls asking if the rescission of […]
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) is exploring options for an office supply and office furniture company that will provide our members with the best combination of product, price […]
via State of Michigan press release Today, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) filed COVID-19 emergency rules to align with Federal OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). The updated rules are effective […]
By Jacob Burton, Gabriel Ehrlich, and Michael McWilliams, originally featured in SBAM’s FOCUS on Business magazineResearch Seminar in Quantitative Economics, University of Michigan etween February and April of 2020, Michigan […]
By Linda Olejniczak, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Developing a strategy for reskilling allows organizations to retrain current employees to take on new roles. This can keep your company […]
On today’s show hosts Rob Fowler and Brian Calley covered: Hopes of MIOSHA updating its epidemic safety rules Recent holding up of the Affordable Care Act and what it means for […]
On this week’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with professional speaker, certified trainer and business consultant Lisa Fisher, owner of Lisa Fisher Associates. “A component that I am huge […]
By Heather Nezich, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Are you eternally tired – feeling exhausted all the time? Fatigue and mental exhaustion are one of the main causes of a […]
LANSING, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan today honored Fenton Winery & Brewery Co-Founder and Owner Ginny Sherrow as its Advocate of the Year. “Ginny has long been […]
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE As we begin to pass by the pandemic and bring back workers to the physical workplace, a host of issues has […]
Note from SBAM: the MIOSHA workplace rules have not changed yet. We hope to hear more next week. LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer today accelerated the end of all COVID-19 epidemic orders on gatherings and masking as COVID-19 cases continue to plummet […]
Courtesy of HAWORTH, INC. Who would have predicted a year ago—when business leaders helped employees shift to working from home—that the next major challenge would be getting people to return […]
By Jason Rowe, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE The impact of the pandemic, and its resulting recession, created many challenges for employers. While compliance and safety may have taken […]
LANSING, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan today honored Rep. Angela Witwer (D-Delta Township) as its 2021 Legislator of the Year. “Rep. Witwer is SBAM’s Legislators of the […]
In July through September 2020, administrators of Michigan’s principal business subsidy program pledged $7.2 million to construct 870 jobs through four tax-funded deals — however, legacies of those like the […]
For the second year in a row, state lawmakers may extend the date by which the budget for the coming fiscal year must, by law, be on the Governor’s desk. […]
By Sheryl Sandberg and Brian Calley, originally published in The Detroit News on March 15, 2021 he pandemic has been devastating for small businesses across southeast Michigan. More than 800 entrepreneurs closed […]