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October 13, 2020
October 12, 2020
Connecting with people brings success for the Fenton Winery and Brewery
On this week’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Ginny Sherrow who, with her husband Matt, owns the Fenton Winery and Brewery (recently named to the Michigan 50 Companies […]
October 9, 2020
New Epidemic Orders Issued
To reduce confusion following the Supreme Court decision, MDHHS issued new orders on October 9th, following existing executive orders as much as possible under the different law, to prevent and […]
October 9, 2020
SBA and Treasury Announce Simpler PPP Forgiveness for Loans of $50,000 or Less
The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. This action streamlines […]
October 9, 2020
Understanding Furloughs and Employee Benefits
Courtesy of Ahola Corporation The pandemic has thrown businesses into a never-before-seen scenario that has upended how they operate. Many businesses that were thriving before the pandemic now find themselves […]
October 8, 2020
Phishing Emails Targeting Employees
Courtesy of the Ahola Corporation Unfortunately, phishing scams have been on the rise for several years and don’t seem to be going away. The best way to address the issue […]
October 7, 2020
Working Parents Fear Job Loss During Pandemic
By Heather Nezich, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE More than half of working parents fear being a parent is a strike against them in the workplace during COVID-19. According […]
October 6, 2020
GOP Justices Rule Against Gov On Emergency Powers Used During COVID
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer arguably lost her battle Friday to retain power under the 1945 Emergency Powers of Governor Act (EPGA), which a split Michigan Supreme Court (MSC) said violates the Constitution […]
October 6, 2020
Gov Moves UP Backwards In Reopening Plan Due To ‘Surge’ In COVID Cases
After a “recent surge” of COVID-19 cases, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Friday she is moving the Upper Peninsula backwards into Phase 4 of the MI Safe Start Plan. Whitmer said […]
October 5, 2020
Michigan DHHS Issues ‘Epidemic Public Health Order’
Read the full release and order here. This orders largely reinstates, under the department’s authority, three major aspects of prior emergency orders. Requirements to wear masks at indoor and outdoor […]
October 5, 2020
The Small Business Weekly Podcast: Define your success by what you are doing for your clients and community
On this week’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Mike Schipper, founder and CEO of InsITe Business Solutions, a member of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch list for […]
October 5, 2020
Guidance and Best Practices for Small Business COVID-19 Workplace Safety
SBAM will be conducting daily editions of The Small Business Briefing October 5 – October 9 at 3pm on Facebook Live and Zoom. On Friday, October 2, 2020 the Michigan […]
October 2, 2020
Upper Peninsula (Region 8) Moved to Phase 4
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed Executive Order 2020-192, moving Region 8 (Upper Peninsula) back to Phase 4 of the MI Safe Start Plan. The executive order will go into effect Friday, October 9 at […]
October 2, 2020
Employers Are Bracing for a Mental Health Crisis
By Heather Nezich, Courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE Mental health, modified school schedules, and more leave requests are some of employers’ biggest challenges heading into the Fall. Many companies have […]
October 1, 2020
Improve Your Business Communication on Email and Chat
By Linda Olejniczak, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE Based on conversations with ASE members, most rely on email and chat to conduct their business communication daily. Both are simple and […]
September 29, 2020
SBAM’s Small Biz PAC Endorses Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack and Judge Brock Swartzle for Michigan Supreme Court
With more and more policy decisions being made in the court system, the Small Business Association of Michigan’s Small Biz PAC has for the first time decided to endorse candidates […]
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