Health Workers, Nursing Home Residents Get Vaccine First
Health care workers — both paid and unpaid — who have direct or indirect exposure to patients who work in-person, as well as residents of long-term care facilities, will be […]
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December 15, 2020
December 14, 2020
Local talent helps a U.P. high tech company thrive
On this week’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Chris Burger, operations manager for Northern Wings in Newberry, a member of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch for 2020. […]
December 11, 2020
When Employees Become Managers and Lose Friends
By Susan Chance, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE One of the biggest issues for newly minted supervisors and managers is that their buddies now report to them. So how does […]
December 10, 2020
Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiative
The Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiative will utilize federal CARES Act funding to provide $10 million in grants to meet the urgent need of Michigan small businesses disproportionately impacted […]
December 10, 2020
Sarcastic Tweet Leads to NLRB Charge by a Stranger
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Employers have to worry about employees using social media, including their managers and executives. Like kids, managers and executives can say […]
December 9, 2020
Remote Workforce Training Improves Employee Performance, Happiness, and Company Loyalty
By Heather Nezich, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE A new survey conducted by TalentLMS looked at how remote work training and work habits have changed since 2019 – now that remote […]
December 9, 2020
FAQs for Financially-Stressed Small Businesses
Bankruptcy can be such an ugly word. It conjures up images of failure, liquidation sales, and lost jobs. However, in the right circumstances, bankruptcy – or, better, debtor reorganization – […]
December 9, 2020
Tax extension for some businesses
Businesses that require social gatherings for customers and have experienced disrupted operations due to COVID-19 epidemic orders now have additional time to make their December sales, use and withholding tax monthly payment, […]
December 8, 2020
Shirkey ‘Demands’ Gov Create Metrics For Restaurant Reopenings
Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey (R-ClarkLake) “demanded” Gov. Gretchen Whitmer create metrics that restaurants could use when her administration’s recent shutdown order on eating establishments, bars and entertainment. The administration should target those establishments […]
December 8, 2020
Budget Offices Asks For $300M More For COVID Response
Outside of the $100 million Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants in emergency relief for businesses and individuals hit hardest by the coronavirus, the state Budget Office told lawmakers in a letter it needs […]
December 8, 2020
Why Your Site Seriously Needs a Blog
Courtesy of 8THIRTYFOUR, and Integrated Communications Firm If you’re running a business, at some point you’ve debated the need to start a blog. Will anyone read it? Will your (potential) […]
December 7, 2020
State of Michigan Extends Closures Until December 20
Today, Governor Whitmer and MDHHS Director Robert Gordon issued an extension of the ‘three-week pause’ for 12 more days. Here’s an infographic that outlines what IS and IS NOT allowed. […]
December 7, 2020
Constructing a better future for her small business
On this week’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Tricia Ruby, president and CEO of Ruby+Associates, a structural engineering firm devoted to serving the construction industry and a member […]
December 7, 2020
Are You Required to Pay Employees for Holiday Closures?
Courtesy of Ahola Corporation When a company decides to close on Thanksgiving Day or for the entire week between Christmas and New Year’s Day, is the employer required to compensate […]
December 4, 2020
Year End Checklist for Employers
Courtesy of Ahola Corporation As the year comes to a close, follow this important checklist to wrap up your HR, payroll and benefits needs for the year. Human Resources ☐ […]
December 4, 2020
Why Family Businesses Need HR
Courtesy of Ahola Corporation It is no secret that prospering organizations have a skillful human resources department. However, it can be sometimes difficult to surmise how exactly human resources contribute […]
December 3, 2020
Business Community and Financial Institutions Statement Pertaining Paycheck Protection Program Third- Party Solicitations
LANSING MI, December 2020 – The Michigan Bankers Association (MBA), Michigan Chamber of Commerce, and Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) have been notified that some third- party businesses are […]
December 3, 2020
Survey Identifies the Impact of Employee Financial Stress on the Workplace
By Heather Nezich, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE As companies make their employee benefit decisions for the new year, HR leaders and benefit brokers are focused on the new realities […]
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