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May 19, 2016
7 social media mistakes that every small business owner needs to avoid
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.
May 18, 2016
Great tips on improving your small business sales process
An SBAM Facebook Live Video event, Wed. May 25 2:30-3 p.m. ET
May 18, 2016
The FLSA exempt final regulations are here
Last night the U.S. Department of Labor published the final regulations that will adjust the definition of exempt employment for certain white collar positions by raising the salary level below which workers will be non-exempt, i.e., eligible …
May 18, 2016
Computer science education needs to step up its game
lans to improve computer science education, rules of etiquette for videoconferencing, how to avoid being hit by “ransomeware” and more ...
May 18, 2016
Your handbook may need a serious check-up
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEAuthor: Anthony Kaylin For organizations of all types and sizes, both union and non-union, there has never been as much government activity affecting the […]
May 17, 2016
Senate Votes To Bag Local Ordinances On Plastic Bags
Legislation that would bar local units of government from banning or imposing a fee on plastic bags used by retailers passed the Senate today.
May 17, 2016
Canvassers Deadlock On Older Sig Policy Change, Preserve Status Quo
An effort to change verification of older signatures collected on ballot initiatives -- favored by a marijuana legalization and anti-fracking campaign -- failed today when the Board of State Canvassers (BSC) deadlocked on votes to …
May 16, 2016
What to do when you suspect an employee is an alcoholic
Alcoholism is considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). However, being at work under the influence of alcohol is not protected by the law. This legal dichotomy forces the employer to walk …
May 16, 2016
Make the most of your web presence
The best way to improve the web presence of your small business
May 13, 2016
Achieve sales success by asking your customers the right questions
Small Business Association of Michigan Vice President Communications Michael Rogers talks with sales trainer and coach Greg Coyne of Jerry Weinberg and Associates Sandler Training about improving your sales success by putting more effort into …
May 13, 2016
Mistakes to avoid when starting an online business
A small business expert shares his perspective on small business success strategies
May 12, 2016
What small business owners need to know about today’s markets and their investments
Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with John Schindler, principle at Birmingham, Mich.-based Peninsula Wealth Group at UBS Financial.
May 11, 2016
How to use social media to improve customer service
Three simple online errors every small business owner should avoid.
May 10, 2016
Shark Tank in Detroit May 16
Attention Detroit Entrepreneurs: ABC’s Shark Tank hosting casting call May 16 At Grand Circus.
May 10, 2016
Obama: ‘I’m Confident Flint Will Come Back;’ Snyder Booed
A jacketless President Barack OBAMA told 1,000 Flint residents today to be proactive about the future in the midst of the city's current water crisis.
May 10, 2016
House R’s ram through its DPS plan after all-nighter
After 16 hours on the floor, four Republican caucuses and essentially two sessions, the House dragged its Detroit Public Schools (DPS) reform plan into passage at 4:28 a.m. As expected, the package passed with zero …
May 10, 2016
6 essential resources for franchising your business
Franchising your business can seem like a massive undertaking. Fortunately, there are plenty of franchise resources available to help new franchises get off the ground, from industry associations and trade shows to educational publications and consulting firms. Here …
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