Today on the SBAM Shorts audio report, Doug Roberts Jr. of Consumers Energy shares information about a major new energy law that will have a positive impact on energy availability for small business owners.
After a two-year government study on 6-hour work days that took place in Sweden, the results are in. While employees proved to be happier, employer costs were higher. Is the increase in cost worth it?
Michigan's bond rating remains a notch below the highest rating a state can earn, and that isn't likely to change soon, according to Dan SEYMOUR of Moody's.
Earlier this month, former Rep. Jon BUMSTEAD filed a campaign committee to begin raising money for the 34th District Senate seat currently held by Sen. Goeff HANSEN (R-Hart).
No calls to action. No major new proposals. Little to no mention of the state-related issues grabbing the headlines these days. Gov. Rick SNYDER coasted through this second-to-last State of the State message with numerous …
Organizations that dedicate 1% or more of payroll to values-based rewards and recognition are more likely to see greater impacts on retention and financial outcomes.
Key changes and additions to Facebook and Twitter that you need to know about for your social media marketing efforts.
Today on the SBAM Shorts audio report we learn one company’s strategy for encouraging their employees to be engaged in community charitable activities.
What are the key elements of successful small business branding?
Hear more about the new SBAM Marketplace, a shopping portal for SBAM members to buy and sell.
Facebook is overwhelmingly the most-used social media platform by small business owners, according to the latest Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) Barometer survey.
As a way to lessen the effects of stress and its negative health impact on workers, employers may want to consider including workplace yoga and meditation in their array of workplace wellness activities.
The winter weather has definitely arrived (in the Midwest, at least) — and with the large amounts of snowfall and ice we’re experiencing, it’s critical to utilize a snow and ice removal program to keep …
Toxic employees are negative, volatile, and often times disruptive – aka "bad apples." However, most toxic employees can also be some of the most productive employees. This is the reason they’re hired in the first …
Leaders from both caucuses called for an attitude of bipartisanship in the next two years, as a break from the divisive tactics of the last election cycle.
Lawmakers won't be taking a cleaver to Michigan's budget this year, but they won't be going on a wild spending spree either.
An estimated 1.5 million people in the U.S. have some form of autism. In total, the combined under and unemployment of young adults with autism is estimated to be 90%. But people on the spectrum …
It is thought that in the war for talent, having a system that rewards performance, a meritocracy, is one that highly talented individuals would gravitate to. In other words, employees would want to work in …