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May 10, 2016

What should you measure with online marketing?

Online marketing has become a very sophisticated process in the last decade, with many new analytics and resources available to digital marketers.

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May 10, 2016

Final regulations may draw down exempt salary level to $47,000

A recent report suggests that final regulations from the Department of Labor will lower the level for exemption from overtime pay to approximately $47,000/year from the $50,440 originally proposed nearly a year ago.

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May 9, 2016

Do you have the right attitude to grow your business?

Five wrongheaded attitudes that may be stunting your entrepreneurial growth, and ten ways to learn about your target audience.

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May 9, 2016

Tax tune-up

Four tips to make next tax season more bearable.

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May 6, 2016

SBAM member ContentOro honored as 2016 Innovation Award winner

Congratulations to Bob Chunn, founder of ContentOro of Ann Arbor, and his staff for winning the Small Business Association of Michigan’s 2016 Innovation Award.

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May 6, 2016

Lay the groundwork for getting better workers by being involved in your community

Small Business Association of Michigan Vice President Communications Michael Rogers talks with recruiting expert Sheri Welsh, owner of Welsh and Associates in Kalamazoo, about how to attract better employees to your small business.

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May 6, 2016

Sneak preview of annual meeting speaker

National political expert, and SBAM Annual Meeting speaker, says small business owners need to get involved in Congressional races.

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May 6, 2016

How to create the right mindset to earn lifetime clients

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, gets insights into how to create the right kind of mindset to earn lifetime clients in his conversation with business coach and management …

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May 5, 2016

Techniques for attracting good employees in this tight employment market

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Sheri Welsh, owner of Welsh and Associates of Kalamazoo, about techniques for attracting good employees in this tight employment market.

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May 4, 2016

Venting by email lands employer back in court

As HR professionals and their business colleagues know, any information that is communicated electronically can come back to haunt the organization later on as evidence in an employee lawsuit.  Managers air their frustrations, not thinking …

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May 4, 2016

SBAM joins MITechNews.Com as latest content partner

MITechNews.Com is pleased to announce that the Small Business Association of Michigan is its latest content partner providing readers and listeners with the latest news and events listings from the state’s preeminent small business group. 

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May 4, 2016

Key elements of a basic business plan

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with George Scott, the president of Mid-Michigan based Business Consulting Services, about the value of business plans. 

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May 4, 2016

Take the Spring 2016 Michigan Future Business Index Survey

The Michigan Business Network and Accident Fund Insurance Company of America are currently conducting their Spring Michigan Future Business Index Survey to gain an updated perspective on Michigan's economic outlook.

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May 3, 2016

10 Primaries We’re Watching

Dozens of state House primaries formally kicked off a week ago Friday after the withdrawal deadline came and went this afternoon.

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May 3, 2016

Most R’s, Some Dems Jump Aboard ‘Big Bus’ Budget

The House passed its $38.8 billion "Big Bus" omnibus budget bill, 76-32, with 16 Democrats giving the budget a thumbs up. Two Republicans, Reps. Ray Franz (R-Onekama) and Lana Theis (R-Brighton), voted against the package.

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May 2, 2016

Virtual reality technology continues to advance

How is virtual reality technology making inroads in education?

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April 29, 2016

Getting the most out of your small business storage facilities

At some point, most small business owners will feel the pinch between running out of space at their current location, and not necessarily having the proper resources to expand their footprint by renting more space, …

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April 29, 2016

Save money by not being a cellular data hog

How can you use your mobile devices more efficiently and avoid racking up data charges?

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