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Michael Rogers talks with Lisa Gustafson, Executive Director, Business Customer Care for Consumers Energy.
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July 1, 2016
July 1, 2016
5 low-cost marketing research techniques for small businesses
Big companies spend millions of dollars on TV ads, national surveys, and focus groups in order to connect with customers and better understand their needs. For successful businesses, it’s a necessary investment. Doing marketing research …
June 29, 2016
Improve your access to capital through SBA 504 lending
Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, interviews Beth Ann Arroyo, senior loan officer for the Economic Development Foundation (EDF).
June 28, 2016
DPS Bills Signed Into Law With No Hats Or Horns
The executive office confirmed Snyder signed the controversial legislation to allow DPS Transition Manager Steven RHODES to "get on with the business" of turning DPS around.
June 28, 2016
Which 3 House Races Were Added To Top 15 Most Likely To Flip?
This year's unexpected rise of presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald TRUMP and the inaugural year of split-ticket voting for Michigan voters has thrown crystal ball-gazers of the 2016 Michigan House races a couple of curveballs.
June 27, 2016
Making it easier for foreign entrepreneurs to set up shop in the U.S.
An easier process to permit foreign entrepreneurs to set up businesses in the U.S., debunking five common myths about entrepreneurship, tough times for salmon fishing in the Great Lakes and how some states are dealing …
June 27, 2016
Complexities of paying a salary to a non-exempt employee – part 2
Last week, we identified three different methods you can use to pay a non-exempt employee a salary plus overtime: Fixed Salary for a Set Number of Hours, Fluctuating Work Week (FWW), or a Belo Contract.
June 27, 2016
“Exceptions reporting” timekeeping – be careful!
With the publication of the Department of Labor’s exemption classification regulations, ASE has been publishing a number of articles addressing both that change and broader FLSA Wage and Hour compliance concerns.
June 27, 2016
How to build the talent pipeline for your small business!
Learn more during this SBAM Facebook Live video broadcast event 9-9:30 a.m. ET Tues. June 28 The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) presents a Facebook Live video q-and-a with […]
June 24, 2016
This Michigan 50 Companies to Watch winner specializes in clean-up
McCardel Restoration was recently named a member of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch. The fast-growing firm offers 24-hour emergency service for water, fire, wind and storm damage.
June 24, 2016
Why your small business needs an advisory board. Today on SBAM Shorts.
Michael Rogers talks with Jose Infante, is a senior development officer for Independent Bank, about the importance of having a small business advisory board.
June 24, 2016
SBAM recognizes leaders, volunteers at annual meeting
Nearly 350 small business owners and supporters attended the Small Business Association of Michigan’s (SBAM) 47th annual meeting on June 23 in Lansing.
June 23, 2016
LinkedIn gets gobbled up by Microsoft: what it means for your small business
Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with social media expert Kate Snyder, owner of Piper & Gold Public Relations in Lansing, about Microsoft’s purchase of LinkedIn and what …
June 22, 2016
Social media tips for making better use of LinkedIn and Facebook
Social media expert Kate Snyder, owner of Piper and Gold Public Relations, share her tips.
June 22, 2016
How to be a more efficient business travel road warrior
Michael Rogers talks with world traveler Chris Holman, the former small business advocate for the state of Michigan, to learn some of his top tips for efficient and safe business […]
June 22, 2016
Techniques for improving your small business sales process
Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with sales trainer and coach Greg Coyne of Gerry Weinberg and Associates Sandler Training about techniques that any small business owner can …
June 21, 2016
Leonard Kickstarts Speaker Race With June Fundraiser
The race for the next House Republican leader has moved into the "naming supporters" stage.
June 21, 2016
Whatever Happened To These 7 Bills?
Several high-profile legislative issues were thrown back in the freezer Thursday as House members and senators tied a bow on the spring session of 2016.
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