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March 21, 2016
March 21, 2016
Are you up-to-date on credit card chip technology?
Why is it so important to get on board with chip-enabled (EMV) credit card technology?
March 17, 2016
Why Apple’s fight with the FBI matters to employers
It seems on the face of it a simple request by the FBI: For Apple to allow FBI investigators to access the iPhone used by Syed Rizwan Farook, one of the alleged shooters in the …
March 17, 2016
How to use Facebook reactions and optimize Facebook ads
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, to learn more about […]
March 16, 2016
Smartphones could be used to monitor driving habits and performance
Tech news with Linda Daichendt, executive director of the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan.
March 15, 2016
Can DPS reform pass by Spring Break?
The full Senate will not take up a Detroit Public Schools (DPS) reform package next Tuesday and it's not clear if the Government Operations Committee will tackle the issue either, a Senate Republican source told …
March 15, 2016
LaGrand, Whiteford and Howell win House seats
Michigan voters Tuesday elected Dave LaGrand (D-Grand Rapids), Mary Whiteford (R-Casco Twp.) and Gary Howell (R- North Branch) to the state House of Representatives in special elections held in the 75th, 80th and 82nd districts, …
March 14, 2016
Insights into the current business lending market
Shop around for business loans without devaluing your current bank relationships, and how to do less procrastinating as an entrepreneur.
March 14, 2016
The importance of secure email
E-mail has become so common place that most of us cannot remember or imagine life without it. While it can be a great business and personal tool, it can also be frustrating and even burdensome …
March 14, 2016
Who gets a deceased employee’s final pay?
The ASE research department regularly fields questions about the disposition of an employee’s final pay when that employee dies. Particularly in an age of non-traditional domestic living arrangements, employers sometimes field claims for the money …
March 11, 2016
Early lessons from SBAM’s small business wellness challenge
Over 400 small business employees across the state participated in SBAM’s 12-week Small Business Worksite Wellness Challenge that concluded this winter.
March 10, 2016
Advice for small business owners who want to plan for a successful retirement
Key retirement planning considerations for small business owners, including have a vision for retirement, figuring out a retirement passion, the value of having a retirement mentor and deciding if and when to sell your business.
March 9, 2016
Sleeping on the job is FMLA protected?
Generally, if an employee is found sleeping on the job, it is an easy disciplinary issue. Find out why and decide whether to terminate or not. However, what if the employee has a medical condition—for …
March 9, 2016
Five key social media trends for 2016
Five key social media trends for 2016 that include the growth of emoji analytics, identifying relevant metrics, the importance of focusing on engagement, evolving customer service and the growth of social mobile.
March 8, 2016
Dem debate hones in on Michigan, Clinton says Snyder should resign
The select Michigan voters picked to grill the two Democratic presidential candidates at tonight's debate weren't interested in theoretical policy points.
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