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Finding Answers When Energy Costs Change: Welsh & Associates Experience with SBAM Energy Solutions

For many businesses, utility costs are a routine part of operations.

September 14, 2026

The Small Business Briefing – September 14, 2026

Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.

September 14, 2026

SBAM’s Small Biz PAC Announces Endorsements for Attorney General, Michigan Supreme Court

The Small Business Association of Michigan’s Small Biz PAC today announced endorsements for Attorney General and Michigan’s Supreme Court...

September 14, 2026

Federal Rule Could Redefine Small Business Across Hundreds of Industries; Members Encouraged to Comment Before September 21

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking public feedback on a significant proposal that could reshape how the federal government defines a small business...

September 13, 2026

How to Get Your Business Strategy, People and Processes Moving in the Same Direction

On a recent episode of The Small Business Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Scott Hiipakka, President of AxisPoint Advisors...

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September 12, 2026

The Evolving Pay Conversation: Transparency, AI and Employee Expectations

Salary ranges may be expected by applicants regardless of law requirements...

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September 11, 2026

Beyond the Four-Year Degree: Rethinking How to Recruit Young Talent

For generations, the path into a professional career has been relatively predictable – graduate high school, attend college, earn a degree, and enter the workforce.

September 10, 2026

When Financial Stress Becomes a Workplace Issue

For years, financial stress was viewed as a personal issue that employees managed outside of work.

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September 9, 2026

If Your AI Goes Rogue, Must You Pay for the Damages?

As organizations continue to adopt AI, new risks are emerging.

September 9, 2026

Recognize Michigan Small Businesses Making an Impact

The Small Business Association of Michigan’s Small Biz PAC today announced its third round of candidate endorsements...

September 8, 2026

M-STEP Reading Hits New Low; Groups Split On What Comes Next

Michigan third-grade reading proficiency dropped to another record low this year...

September 8, 2026

Benson Floats Breaking Up MEDC, Creating Small Business Agency

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jocelyn Benson said the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) may need to be “reformed, if not changed or broken up,”...

September 6, 2026

Small Business Cyber Safety in a Cyber-Dangerous World

On a recent episode of The Small Business Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Rick Snyder, former Michigan Governor and CEO of SensCy...

September 5, 2026

Childcare Stress is Burning Out Workers and Employers Can’t Afford to Ignore It

As students return to school and families settle into new routines, many working parents find that the end of summer doesn’t mean the end of childcare challenges.