By Cheryl Kuch, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEAccording to a study of over 700 participants by the University of Warwick, happiness contributes to about 12% greater productivity. And in a meta-analysis of over 225 …
Today on the SBAM Shorts audio report. Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Ebony Rutherford, owner of Trish’s Garage, a community based fashion store in Detroit. SBAM Shorts, …
Michael Rogers, Vice President Communications at the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with business coach and trainer, Tom Borg, about the key elements of creating and maintaining a positive mental attitude in your workplace. …
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEWhen a legitimate request for a religious accommodation is granted, employers have to be careful to train all managers to respect the need for the accommodation and …
Courtesy of NSBAOn Aug. 13, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. EDT, NSBA will hold an issue briefing teleconference for members and invited guests to discuss proposed overtime regulations which could more than double the salary threshold …
Courtesy of NSBAOn June 18, Sens. Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) introduced the Independent Regulatory Analysis Act of 2015 (S.1607), bipartisan legislation that would require independent agencies to analyze the …
By Michael J. Burns, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEMost media coverage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) generally focuses on compliance issues for large employers (i.e., those with 100 or more full-time equivalent employees …
By Eric Hammis, 3SixtyInteractiveHave you noticed lately the line for the customer service desk at your local Wal-Mart or grocery store? If you haven’t paid any attention to it lately, take a look. Chances are you …
Organized labor's arguably best chance to chip away at the state's Right to Work law for public employees was crushed Wednesday by a Michigan Supreme Court decision that upheld the Legislature's authority to relieve state …
Administration sources have privately conceded since the May 5 defeat of Proposal 1 that a reshuffling of existing state revenue will need to be part of a final deal to come up with a long-term …
Michael Rogers, Vice President Communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Herby Fabius, author of Business Lessons: 150+ Startup Mistakes and Entrepreneurship Lessons Shared by 55 Successful Founders. The book includes the …
Over two-thirds (69 percent) of small business owners in a recent Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) “Barometer” survey said they are having difficulty filling open jobs due to a lack of qualified applicants. “There …
By Gary B. Kushner, SPHR, CBP, President and CEO of Kushner & CompanyAs part of the ACA, starting in January, 2016 for the 2015 calendar year, applicable large employers (ALEs, that is, employers with 50 …
Michael Rogers, Vice President Communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with tech and gadget expert, Tony Merlo, owner of SmarterPhones.net, about staying in touch on the road, being more productive with your …
More excerpts from the 2015 Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) Annual Meeting, held recently in Lansing. The annual meeting included a panel discussion on “brand building” that featured representatives of iconic Michigan small business …
Sen. Rick JONES (R-Grand Ledge) Friday announced he's introducing legislation to codify suggestions from the State Court Administrative Office to implement a net cut of six trial court seats.But in many of the communities slated …
Although no votes have been taken yet, top officials for Michigan's two major incumbent electric utilities have express confidence with investors that upcoming changes to electric choice will go in their favor.And at least one …
Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, provides computer and mobile device security tips when he talks with Linda Daichendt, executive director of the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan. SBAM …