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September 21, 2016

New student group at MSU offers small business counseling

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Khoa Nguyen, president of the Michigan State University Student Consulting Group. 

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September 21, 2016

Tesla denied dealership license from Secretary of State

The California-based luxury electric car manufacturer Tesla has been denied a dealership license in Michigan by the Secretary of State.  

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September 21, 2016

Why eight years for medical marijuana regs?

Shortly after Michigan voters supported an initiative to legalize medical marijuana, patient rights advocates couldn't get the time of day from lawmakers, who argued the regulation of medical marijuana was too hot to handle.   …

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September 20, 2016

Understanding and preventing wage compression

What is wage compression?  Your organization is experiencing wage compression when one of the following scenarios takes place.

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September 19, 2016

Lessons of success from a Michigan small business

Sassa Akervall, CEO of Akervall Technologies in Saline, shares her story after being recently named to the Inc. 5000 list of fast growing companies. 

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September 16, 2016

How to do a survey on social media. Today on the SBAM Shorts audio report.

How to develop an online social media survey.

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September 16, 2016

Cash flow tips to keep your business running in the black

Even the most well-established businesses have struggled with improper or inconsistent cash flow. Your sales may be in great shape, but if your customers are not paying invoices on time, you are going to face …

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September 16, 2016

Key changes in small business retirement plan rules

Financial planner Rich Tegge of Wealth Strategy Group in Marquette talks about new Department of Labor rules regarding small business retirement plans.

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September 16, 2016

How small businesses can take advantage of virtual reality and other tech tips

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with small business tech expert Tony Merlo.

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September 15, 2016

The survey says…

The American Society of Employers (ASE) 2016/2017 Salary Budget Survey results have been compiled.  Despite economic growth and continued low unemployment, 3% remains the amount Michigan employers are budgeting for employee pay raises in 2017.

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September 15, 2016

Social media utilized in employment disputes?

We’ve all heard about people utilizing sites like Yelp to vent or praise businesses or glassdoor.com to rate employers.  But what happens when a current or ex-employee raises an HR issue via a social media …

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September 14, 2016

Tips on building a tip-top company culture

What does Sachse Construction, a 125+ person commercial construction management firm, do to earn its nationwide recognition for having outstanding company culture?

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September 13, 2016

Proposed 20% Tax Credit For Angel Investors Flies Into Committee

Only Silicon Valley has more "angel investor" backed start-up companies than Michigan and legislation brought before a House committee Wednesday could get the Great Lakes State a little closer.

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September 13, 2016

Medical Marijuana Regulation Bills Exhaled From Senate

Roughly eight years since Michigan voters agreed to allow marijuana use for medical purposes, the Senate passed legislation Thursday creating a regulatory framework for the substance.  HB 4209 and HB 4827 create five different licenses …

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September 13, 2016

Autonomous Vehicle Bills Cruise Out of Senate to Open Road In House

A four-bill package – SB 0995, SB 0996, SB 0997 and SB 0998 -- designed to authorize the testing of autonomous vehicle research in Michigan passed the Senate unanimously Wednesday and appears to have an …

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September 12, 2016

Great tips on how to protect your small business IT network

Excerpts of a Small Business Association of Michigan Facebook Live interview about what small business owners can do to make their computer networks safe and secure. 

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September 12, 2016

Take the first step toward energy savings with an energy audit

Where should you start when it comes to saving money through energy efficiency? What changes or upgrades are the most cost-effective to make? Do you know how much money your business is currently wasting because …

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September 9, 2016

Learn how to improve your signage. Today on the SBAM Shorts audio report.

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with John DiNunzio, the founder of Identicom Sign Solutions, a member of the Inc 5000 list of fast growing small businesses.

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