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September 29, 2016
September 28, 2016
For inexperienced workers, job training should start before hiring
This is a guide on how to coach your applicants as they come in, as well as the workers you already have, to make sure they end up in positions that they’re well-suited for.
September 27, 2016
Proposals In Other States Hint At Michigan’s Future Ballot Questions
Michigan is going into November without a single statewide ballot question. That's not the case elsewhere in the United States, though. There is a slew of referendums outside of Michigan, provoked by legislature and citizen …
September 27, 2016
Gov, Legislature On Collision Course Over HICA
The Health Insurance Claims Assessment (HICA), a fee designed to draw down $600 million in federal Medicaid money, would go away and be replaced by a creative tax shift starting Jan. 1, 2019, under legislation …
September 27, 2016
Two common staffing challenges in the service industry, and how to solve them
Success in business starts with the people you hire. A poor approach to staffing can work against the growth and financial stability of your store or restaurant.
September 26, 2016
SBAM’s behind-the-scenes work leads to important insurance rates regulatory victory
It’s not often that you can convince a regulatory agency to change its mind, but this past week some behind-the-scenes work by SBAM accomplished just that.
September 26, 2016
Gravity Works: Profile of a Lansing-based small business
Gravity Works Design + Development in Lansing was recently named to the 2016 Inc. 5000 list of fast growing companies.
September 26, 2016
Be aware of important changes affecting small business retirement plans
Today on the SBAM Shorts audio report, financial advisor Rich Tegge, owner of Wealth Strategies Group in Marquette, talks about new Department of Labor regulations on things like fiduciary rules and conflict of interest.
September 23, 2016
BCBSM launches important new Personal Choice PPO product
Hear all about the new Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Personal Choice PPO product.
September 23, 2016
New uses for old mobile devices in your small business
Tips to give life to your old mobile devices!
September 22, 2016
Using GPS or smart phone apps to monitor employee activity
As technology continues to evolve at a dizzying speed, it has provided employees with immense amounts of flexibility and mobility when it comes to the ability to perform work outside the office.
September 21, 2016
Talking politics in the workplace may have more hazards than bruised feelings
There is no doubt that this year’s presidential election has been controversial. Especially with next week’s presidential debate coming up, there is little doubt that discussions on politics (more than sports and company gossip) will …
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.
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.
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. …
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.
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.
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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