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June 12, 2018
More Marshall Plan bills move out of the Senate/Gov top legislative priority moves to House floor
The Senate passed a few more pieces of Gov. Rick Snyder's Marshall Plan to create talent in Michigan Thursday, but the sailing was less than smooth as a couple of the bills in question faced …
June 12, 2018
Legalized pot goes to the ballot, House opts not to vote
Not only did the House Republican caucus not have the votes to legislatively adopt and amend a citizen initiative to legalize recreational use of marijuana, House Speaker Tom Leonard (R-DeWitt) said Tuesday he's not convinced …
June 12, 2018
Michigan’s Prevailing Wage Law Repealed
.Michigan's prevailing wage law, created in 1965 to require that construction workers on state building projects are paid the prevailing union wage, was repealed when the House passed the citizens' initiative led by the Associated …
June 11, 2018
Key tech trends
Small business owner Nicol Pasuit gives insight into tech trends and how small business owners can improve IT.
June 11, 2018
Delaying retirement – a benefit for both employees and employers
According to the LIMRA Secure Retirement Institute (LIMRA SRI) study “Selecting the Right Carrots: How Employers Can Incent Employees to Delay Retirement,” encouraging employees to delay retirement benefits both the employer and the employee.
June 8, 2018
Social media reveals FMLA misuse
Although employers are cautioned to tread social media lightly, it can be a useful tool to confirm an injury or illness when an employee is claiming disability and/or FMLA.
June 7, 2018
Keep your workplace drivers safe
Did you know that except for December, the summer months are more dangerous than winter months for driving?
June 7, 2018
Wednesday, June 06, 2018 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Webinar: What Cybersecurity Means to Me & My Business
We've all heard the horror stories about cybersecurity breaches. This webinar will offer practical advice and tips from experts in the field and small business owners, so that you can protect your small business.Register Here
June 6, 2018
Small Business Association of Michigan releases entrepreneurship-led economic development strategy
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) today released “Accelerating Growth: An Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development Strategy for Michigan” in partnership with Public Sector Consultants (PSC), Sheridan Venture Programs International (SVPI) and Shepherd Advisors.
June 6, 2018
Cyber risk insurance – Does your company have the right plan in place?
How does your company use technology in its day-to-day operations?
June 1, 2018
The no-meeting day concept
One of the newest trends in business is implementing “no-meeting” days.
June 1, 2018
Impending Silver Tsunami a threat to job security
2.34 million private businesses in the U.S. are owned by baby boomers, most of whom will retire in the next 10 to 20 years.
May 31, 2018
Thursday, May 31, 2018 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM – Executive Strategies Forum: Attract the Right Talent
The biggest frustration for Michigan Small Business owners is finding, attracting and recruiting skilled and talented people for key positions in their companies. To survive and thrive as a business in Michigan, executives must conceive, manage …
May 29, 2018
Make sure your substance abuse policies are up-to-date
It is recommended employers (and their HR professionals) check their substance abuse policies to ensure they are up to date given some ongoing regulatory and judicial developments.
May 29, 2018
Webinar: New Tax Implications in Succession Planning
Register Now Presented in partnership with Rehmann & Warner Norcross & Judd
May 22, 2018
There’s no ‘one size fits all’ for cybersecurity
When you think about “cybersecurity” what do you think about?
May 16, 2018
Unexpected ways to increase workplace collaboration and productivity
When you think of ways to increase collaboration at work you might consider bringing remote employees in-house and creating open work spaces. But surprisingly, these methods could backfire.
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