New lives for old mobile devices
Today on the SBAM Shorts audio report -- you might be surprised at all the ways you can repurpose your old gadgets and gizmos. Learn how when Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small …
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July 17, 2015
July 17, 2015
Crisis management and reputation protection tips for entrepreneurs
Michael Rogers, Vice President Communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with public relations and crisis management expert, Daniel Cherrin, owner of North Coast Strategies, about protecting your small business’ reputation, corporate social …
July 16, 2015
Management tips for small business success
Michael Rogers, Vice President Communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with business coach and consultant, Tom Borg, about two key types of leadership styles; measurement as an important factor of small business …
July 14, 2015
Senate Squeaks Out Road Plan With Calley’s Help
July 1 the Senate voted out its long-awaited road-funding plan that supporters hope will ultimately raise $1.4 billion for roads, but it wouldn't have been possible without the tiebreaking vote of Lt. Gov. Brian CALLEY.The …
July 14, 2015
Pscholka Presses Feds To Reconsider Ruling Affecting Medicaid HMO Tax
The federal government's view of a state tax used to draw down Medicaid dollars has some lawmakers questioning whether Michigan could lose that Medicaid match money.The state levies a 6 percent use tax on Medicaid …
July 13, 2015
The Cadillac Tax: What It Is and Why You Should Care
By Scott Lyon, Senior Vice PresidentAt its core, the Cadillac Tax is another gem of the Affordable Care Act that goes into effect in 2018. With the Cadillac Tax, employers will pay an excise tax …
July 13, 2015
Charging up the energy storage market
Michael Rogers, Vice President Communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Griffin Burgh, Senior Manager Product Marketing for Energy Power System LLC, a member of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch list. …
July 11, 2015
The Cadillac Tax: What it is and why you should care
By Scott Lyon, SBAM Senior Vice PresidentAt its core, the Cadillac Tax is another gem of the Affordable Care Act that goes into effect in 2018. With the Cadillac Tax, employers will pay an excise …
July 10, 2015
Preventing internal financial fraud
Today on the SBAM Shorts audio report: Make sure your small business does not become a victim of internal financial fraud. Learn how when Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of …
July 10, 2015
Playing video games is a big success for this small firm
Michael Rogers, Vice President Communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, interviews Noah Krugel, CTO of GamerSaloon.com, a Michigan 50 Company to Watch. GamerSaloon.com has, over the past nine years, grown to become one …
July 9, 2015
Are You Attracting, Retaining and Engaging the Right Players?
Looking for the municipality article from SBAM's Power Boost? Click here.By Ed Holinski, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEIt is indisputable that attracting, retaining and engaging talent – i.e., the right people who bring learning …
July 6, 2015
Grow your small business career by helping others
Michael Rogers, Vice President Communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Bruce Kasanoff, author of Givers Deliver – Grow Your Career by Helping Others. Listen now!
July 3, 2015
ARMOR Protective Packaging – Global leader in corrosion management
Michael Rogers, Vice President Communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with David Yancho, Vice President with ARMOR Protective Packaging of Howell. The firm is a Michigan 50 Company to Watch. It is …
July 3, 2015
Beer distributor goes green – invests in hybrid delivery vehicles
Michael Rogers, Vice President Communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Gary Thompson, CEO of Powers Distributing. Founded in 1939, Powers Distributing, a beer distributor, has over 250 employees and 45 trucks, …
July 2, 2015
Visualize your financial success
Today on the SBAM Shorts audio report -- Protecting your reputation is just as important a protecting your other company assets. Learn how when Small Business Association of Michigan Vice President Communications Michael Rogers talks …
June 30, 2015
MI Democratic Party Chair resigns to run for first congressional district – state representative likely replacement
Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) Chair Lon Johnson, 44, announced in Ishpeming Thursday that he is stepping down from his post to run for the 1st Congressional District, presumably to take on three-term incumbent Dan Benishek …
June 30, 2015
Michigan’s chief negotiator on MEGA tax credit talks says there’s been a slow down in talks
Ford Motor Co. was the first company to announce new terms with the state to rein in the Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) tax credits it was awarded. Steve Arwood, CEO of the Michigan Economic …
June 30, 2015
What’s next in Michigan following Friday’s Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage
According to Attorney General Bill Schuette who voted to defend Michigan's 2004 "one-man, one-woman" marriage amendment . . . Friday's ruling is the "last word." Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder agrees. However, some lawmakers don't quite …
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