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 …
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
Michael Rogers talks with Jose Infante, is a senior development officer for Independent Bank, about the importance of having a small business advisory board.
Nearly 350 small business owners and supporters attended the Small Business Association of Michigan’s (SBAM) 47th annual meeting on June 23 in Lansing.
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 …
Social media expert Kate Snyder, owner of Piper and Gold Public Relations, share her tips.
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 […]
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 …
The race for the next House Republican leader has moved into the "naming supporters" stage.
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.
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) Small BIZ PAC has endorsed candidates for the Aug. 2 primary election. In addition, in some races the Small BIZ PAC has designated multiple candidates as receiving the …
The pros and cons of franchises and the results of the latest PNC Bank survey of small and mid-size businesses.
The U.S. Department of Labor issued its much-anticipated final rule changing the regulations for the so-called "white collar” exemptions under the FLSA, and doubled the minimum salary level necessary for employees to be properly classified …
Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Ellen Hallett, chief operating officer for RightAnswer.com, Inc., of Midland.
As a result of the changes to the FLSA salary level test, many employers will need to convert some of their currently exempt employees to non-exempt. This will result in an additional administrative burden for …