Join us for the first of a series of live virtual events to help businesses in Michigan college towns understand directives and guidance on COVID-19. Serving students during the pandemic […]
By Lynne Golodner The art of clear and compelling corporate communications may be the best-kept secret in the marketing toolbox – because it’s the first step in building mutually beneficial […]
On the August 10th edition of SBAM’s Small Business Briefing, Brian Calley and Rob Fowler discussed this order with special guest David Rhoa. During the briefing, Brian shared details on […]
Lorri Rishar, CEO and partner of Edge Partnerships in Lansing, is the 2020-21 Chair of the Small Business Association of Michigan Board of Directors. She talks with Michael Rogers on […]
By Heather Nezich, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Returning to the workplace does not equal returning to life as it was pre-pandemic and just might be more complicated than […]
By Linda Olejniczak, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE The case for reopening schools and day care centers during the pandemic is strong. However, reopening schools also means exposing more kids […]
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE It is generally thought of that HR is on the side of management, although at times they will mediate between management […]
By Bona Van Dis Adrienne Bennett, president and CEO of Benkari LLC Plumbing & Water Conservation, is a woman to be reckoned with. And after 40 years in the plumbing […]
A Southfield-based small business has developed a product designed to help companies manage the day-to-day tasks of their COVID-19 response. “I built this on a platform that we own, this […]
By Mary E. Corrado, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE While employee experience is important to HR, it is often overestimated to be more positive than it actually is. A […]
By Kevin Marrs, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE The American Management Association (AMA) released a survey highlighting the significant gap that exists between organizational policy and day-to-day practices. Their […]
By Michael Burns, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE One of the more downplayed situations some employers are facing while re-opening is the fact that some workers are not returning […]
By Heather Nezich, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Digital transformation has widespread support among managers and employees, but some think that the pace of change at their companies could […]
Courtesy of 3Sixty Interactive It’s no secret that consumer behaviors have changed dramatically over the past 3 months. But, as a marketer or business owner you need to figure out […]
Governor Whitmer has released two Executive Orders, creating new restrictions in Regions 6 & 8 that mirror other Regions, and enforcing work-from-home requirements. Limiting indoor gatherings to 10 or fewer […]
SBAM is exploring new opportunities for small business owners that have arisen due to a President Trump Executive Order and the passage of the SECURE Act by congress. To accomplish […]
By Taylor DesOrmeau, originally featured on MLive A security guard was murdered at a Flint Dollar General after trying to convince customers to wear a mask. A 77-year-old man was stabbed at a Lansing-area […]
Michigan ranks third among states in the degree of “fiscal shock” caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a paper published today by the Council of State Governments (CSG). CSG […]