Two families that operated small businesses out of their homes have to cease their activity on their land because it violated Lyon Township's zoning ordinance, which had designated the land "residential agricultural," according to a …
To be or not to be Exempt? In today’s article, we will look at how changing a salaried employee to non-exempt could impact an organization’s work flow and scheduling needs.
Tech expert Linda Daichendt, executive director of the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan, talks about rural access to municipal broadband.
Momentum is growing around obstructing the implementation of the US Department of Labor’s (DOL) change to the salary level test for exemption from Wage and Hour overtime and recordkeeping requirements. This rule is scheduled to …
Are your employees classified correctly under the Fair Labor Standards Act?
Does your business accept payments online? Accepting online payments for a small business can help increase sales.
Today on the SBAM Shorts audio report, an expert on computer security and business technology shares top tips for small business computer security.
We’ve all read article after article about the workplace generational great divide. The Millennials tend to take quite a beating and take the brunt of most criticism and blame. But with up to five generations …
How will new Department of Labor rules regarding small business retirement plans impact you?
The theme-less nature of this year's state House races carried into the polling results Target Insyght reported in three up north contests for MIRS and Governmental Consultant Services, Inc. (GCSI).
State House candidates in competitive districts who believe Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton are going to carry them over the finish line may be in a for a rude awakening in 2016 based on Target …
We're often asked if an employer can post a plan's Summary Plan Description (SPD) on its company's intranet website. The answer is a qualified yes, as long as certain rules are followed.
DBI Office Interiors was names to the Inc. 5000 for 2016 list. Hear their story!
Is targeting retention the wrong focus for organizations? Might owners be better served becoming talent magnets and talent developers?
A new study shows that many working parents are dissatisfied at work, and worse yet—their managers are oblivious.
Why data management is important and why small business owners should think about how they treat data.
Today on the SBAM Shorts audio report.
Great tips from veteran sales trainer Joe Marr on how to get comfortable and effective in selling and sales management.