Direct legislative spending items, also called pork, would need to be put in the proverbial oven 45 days prior to being approved in the state budget, as part of legislation Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law along …
(TRAVERSE CITY) – When asked how the 2026 Republican nominee for governor will take on Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's massive name I.D., candidate Mike Cox says he's "willing, able, and I will beat the …
In Michigan and across the country, small business owners are the engine of local economies...
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
Recruitment isn’t just about filling seats - it’s about attracting, engaging, and retaining the right talent in a world where expectations are shifting faster than ever.
As a sales and management consultant, coach, and trainer, I often hear many reasons why salespeople stop making prospecting calls.
Family businesses are evolving fast. The next generation of leaders is more data-driven, tech-forward, and focused on...
For too long, menopause has been a silent workplace issue. With women aged 45–55 representing a large and growing portion of the workforce, the effects of menopause can influence everything from performance and retention to …
You needed someone to cover a shift for the holidays. What you got was a future hire.
As the search for innovative ways to support flexibility and productivity continues, a new workstyle known as microshifting is gaining attention. What is Microshifting? It is short, non-continuous blocks of work rather than a standard …
Promoting a high performer into their first management role seems like a straightforward win, right? You're rewarding excellence while filling a critical leadership gap.
The Michigan legislature is currently on break and is set to return the first week of December. With only 7 scheduled session days remaining on the 2025 calendar, lawmakers have committed to making economic development …
Earlier this month an ASE member asked about whether doing a performance improvement plan (PIP) made sense if an employee was not performing well and respective management did not think a PIP would work. Should …
On today’s program, Michael Rogers talks with Evan Mathison, a member of the Small Business Association of Michigan board...
Artificial Intelligence is expanding its role in human resources, moving beyond its initial applications in recruitment and hiring to encompass compensation analysis and job description creation.
Last Wednesday, November 12th, SBAM participated in the launch of a new coalition called the Michigan Alliance for Legal Reform.
New polling from the Lansing-based firm EPIC-MRA shows a tight race for governor, widespread concern about the impact of tariffs, a close contest for the U.S. Senate, and measured job approval ratings for both Michigan's …
A business creating new jobs could receive an annual payroll credit of up to 50 percent of their income tax withholding until 2036 under the Real Jobs Tax Credit announced Thursday.