Snyder pledges ‘not to let you down again’
A contrite Gov. Rick SNYDER, his voice cracking at times over the dull roar of protestors outside the Capitol, pledged to fix Flint's lead-tainted water supply and to "not let you down again."
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January 26, 2016
January 26, 2016
Commissions on infrastructure, education, economy proposed
When he wasn't talking about Flint or Detroit Public Schools in his State of the State address tonight, Gov. Rick SNYDER was creating commissions.
January 26, 2016
How deep will Lyons go in ‘fixing’ SB 571?
Local governments and school districts could mail out copies of the 100-word ballot language that will appear before voters 60 days prior to a local election, but outside of giving the date of the election …
January 26, 2016
How to market your products on Pinterest
Here are a few tips how to use Pinterest for your digital marketing plan.
January 25, 2016
How to negotiate with a savvy buyer
Greg Coyne, of Gerry Weinberg and Associates Sandler Training, discusses how to negotiate with a savvy buyer.
January 22, 2016
Why aren’t Baby Boomers selling their businesses?
Why baby boomers are not selling their businesses as rapidly as anticipated, four overlooked ways to find good employees, more companies are enforcing a 40-hour work week and six key ways to ensure every meeting …
January 21, 2016
Generate more revenue by following these five habits of successful proposal writing
Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Sue Tellier, owner of Grand Rapids-based JetCo Solutions, about the five key elements of a successful business development proposal.
January 21, 2016
Assuming a disability leads to liability
In order to be protected under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) the employee or applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of a job.
January 20, 2016
Can lack of daylight affect performance?
So the holidays are over and we are all back to work in full swing. And for us Midwesterners, winter has sprung its frigid temperatures and long nights on us.
January 20, 2016
Hot tech video trends to improve your small business communications
Chad Paalman of NuWave Technology Partners talks about changing video technology trends that are improving the effectiveness of remote meetings, and how you, as a small business employer, need to adapt to the communications habits …
January 19, 2016
First DPS bills create new district, set up school board elections
Initial versions of long-awaited bills addressing the dire financial straits of Detroit Public Schools (DPS) were rolled out in the Senate today, outlining a plan to separate the district into old and new while creating …
January 19, 2016
Here’s the top 10 legislative leftovers
Plenty of high-profiled issues were stuffed in the freezer at the close of the first half of the 98th Legislature, many without a firm timeline on their expiration date.
January 19, 2016
The way to employees’ hearts is through their stomachs
Check your total rewards program. Does it include food? Internet grocer Peapod thinks it should. The company recently surveyed over 1,000 office workers and concluded that employers that provide free food and drink as a …
January 18, 2016
Avoid these crucial small business financial mistakes
Financial advisor Richard Feight, of IAM Financial LLC, about the financial mistakes small business owners need to avoid if they want to be successful entrepreneurs
January 18, 2016
Self-funded wellness plans may stand up against EEOC attacks
How the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) impacts wellness programs still makes employers’ heads spin. On the one hand, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) encourages such programs as a way to control costs. On the …
January 15, 2016
Great tips for building communication and trust in your small business
Business coach and consultant Tom Borg talks about how to build profitable communication and trust in your small business.
January 14, 2016
Protect yourself from steep penalties
You could be subject to substantial fines and other penalties for not following complex employee benefit plan rules.
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