News & Resources

Has COVID Changed the World of Work Forever?

By Mary E. Corrado, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE I recently read a fascinating article from BBC Worklife where they asked leading experts how they felt the world of […]

November 18, 2020

Best Practices When Forecasting Cash Flow

Courtesy of Yeo & Yeo Cash flow is a top concern for most businesses today. Cash flow forecasts can help you predict potential shortfalls and proactively address working capital gaps. […]

November 17, 2020

In a Move that SBAM Opposes, Gov Moves To Revoke Line 5 Easement, Pipelines Would Close In May 2021

SBAM supports the 2018 tunnel agreement as the best solution to ensure uninterrupted and affordable energy supply under the Straits of Mackinac; we also oppose undoing properly enacted legislation through […]

November 17, 2020

MI Hits Triple Digit Deaths For 1st Time Since May, Another Case Record Set

Another single day record for COVID-19 cases was reported by the state Friday – 8,516. The 8,500+ cases are closer to the current two-day record of 9,010 cases set earlier […]

November 16, 2020

Authenticity is a key to success in a crowded industry

On this week’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Tobi Lyon, owner of Ngage Management, a full-service association and event management company that was named to the Michigan 50 […]

November 15, 2020

MDHHS Issues New Restrictions with a “Three Week Pause” Effective Nov. 18, 2020

Tonight Governor Whitmer and MDHHS Director Robert Gordon issued new restrictions, effective Wednesday, November 18, 2020. These rules are expected to remain in effect for three weeks. Infographic: What’s Open […]

November 13, 2020

SBAM administering at least $3M in grants from LEO to help small businesses weather the cold

New grant program will help businesses expand and winterize outdoor capacity To help small businesses successfully navigate the winter ahead and prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Small Business Association […]

November 13, 2020

Celebrate the End of the Year by Recognizing Your Employees’ Achievements

By Jason Rowe, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Workplace holiday parties may seem impossible this year, but they are more important than ever before. The pandemic has upset nearly all […]

November 12, 2020

MiOSHA tightens remote work policies

Today the the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) launched a State Emphasis Program (SEP) focused on office settings that addresses the need for increased vigilance, education and enforcement […]

November 12, 2020

Biden Election Will Have Employment and Labor Consequences

By Michael Burns, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Although the senate remains in republican hands and can act as a stop-gap to new legislation, with the presidency to be […]

November 11, 2020

Toxic Workplace Behavior Didn’t Disappear with Remote Work; It Moved Online

By Heather Nezich, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE When workers went remote back in March, corporate culture went with them. And if that culture was toxic, it’s likely still […]

November 11, 2020

Compensation Planning in the Covid-19 Era

Courtesy of Ahola Corporation As businesses move forward operating in new ways in the midst of this global pandemic, many are rethinking how their employees are compensated. In the pre-Covid […]

November 10, 2020

Rodriguez joins MainStreet Legislative Consulting Services

For Immediate ReleaseNov. 10, 2020Contact: Sarah Miller, 800-362-5461, ext. 212 LANSING, MI – Jared Rodriguez has joined MainStreet Legislative Consulting Services as a partner, MainStreet founding partner and president, Goeff […]

November 9, 2020

Sweet success for a gourmet cookie producer

On this week’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Monica Mitidieri, the owner of Monica’s Gourmet Cookies and a member of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch for 2020. […]

November 6, 2020

Number of People Reporting Anxiety and Depression Nationwide Since Start of Pandemic Hits All-Time High

By Heather Nezich, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Mental Health America (MHA) recently released data from its online screening tool showing that the number of people reporting signs of […]

November 5, 2020

New Survey Template Helps Business Owners Gauge Impact of COVID-19 on Employees

Working through the COVID-19 pandemic has created new concerns for business owners and their employees. To help you gauge how your employees feel about the current work environment, the Small […]