State Approves Reworked MEGA Credit Terms With Ford Motor Co.
A state board signed off on a reworking of Ford Motor Co.'s massive state tax credit package, marking the first company to come to new terms on a type of tax agreement that caused some …
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June 15, 2015
June 15, 2015
At what point is a reasonable accommodation not reasonable?
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEIn order to identify and implement a reasonable accommodation, the employer and employee need to engage in an interactive discussion. Regardless, the final decision rests with the …
June 12, 2015
MSU Innovation Celebration 2015: Usman Majeed Of Tech Twurl
Michael Rogers, Vice President Communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, interviews award recipients from the Michigan State University Innovation Celebration. In this interview he chats with Usman Majeed, founder of Tech Twurl, a …
June 12, 2015
For sales success, adapt to social media
Today on the SBAM Shorts audio report Small Business Association of Michigan Vice President Communications Michael Rogers talks with business author and trainer Tom Hopkins about social media and building personal relationships for sales success. SBAM …
June 11, 2015
Employer Reporting Requirements of the Affordable Care Act
Beginning in early 2016, employer reporting provisions of the Affordable Care Act kick in. If you are not working with your clients now to make certain they are up to speed and compiling the data …
June 10, 2015
Don’t get carried away with unlimited vacation plans
By Kevin Marrs, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEImagine a scenario where you could take vacation any time you would like, as often as you would like and for as long as you would like. …
June 10, 2015
MSU Innovation Celebration 2015: Plant Scientist Dennis Fulbright
Michael Rogers, Vice President Communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, interviews participants in the Michigan State University Innovation Celebration. In this interview, he talks with Dr. Dennis Fulbright, CTO of Treeborn Products. Treeborn …
June 8, 2015
Senate R’s hold first road funding discussion
With the budget essentially in the rearview mirror, the upper chamber is turning its attention to the elephant in the room.After session Thursday, the Senate spent most of the day caucusing in the first of …
June 8, 2015
Facing wrath of Senate panel, Khouri elaborates on plans for treasury
Courtesy of MIRS News ServiceState Treasurer Nick KHOURI felt the full heat of the Senate Finance Committee Wednesday morning as senators on both sides of the aisle grilled him for specifics on plans to change …
June 8, 2015
“Hostile Work Environment” can result from a single incident
By Michael J. Burns, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEThe recent case of Boyer-Liberto v. Fontainebleau Corporation in the Fourth U.S. Circuit addressed the validity of a hostile work environment claim that arose from a …
June 8, 2015
MSU Innovation Celebration 2015: Chemist Merlin Bruening
Michael Rogers, Vice President Communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, interviews award recipients from the Michigan State University Innovation Celebration. In this interview, he talks with Innovation of the Year winner, Dr. Merlin …
June 5, 2015
Coming wage and hour rules will challenge off-hour and electronic device policies
By Michael J. Burns, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEIt is becoming more and more urgent for employers to review their policies that address off-site work. New proposed rules from the Department of Labor (DOL) …
June 5, 2015
Asking the right questions: A technique for business sales success
Michael Rogers, Vice President Communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Greg Coyne, a sales trainer and coach for Gerry Weinberg and Associates/Sandler Training.They discuss the importance of asking appropriate questions to …
June 5, 2015
Be a follower at your next trade show
By Daniel Cherrin, North Coast StrategiesSocial media is a blessing and a curse. There is so much to do and so many people to follow that we can waste so much time posting and following. …
June 5, 2015
Small businesses can find many ways to become more energy efficient.
Small Business Association of Michigan Vice President Communications Michael Rogers talks with Gary Thompson, CEO of Powers Distributing, about how his beer distribution company has invested in energy efficiency. Get the details on SBAM Shorts. SBAM …
June 4, 2015
The Disappearing Vacation
By Mary Corrado, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEWhen my Time magazine appeared in my mailbox this past weekend, I saw that the cover article was “Who Killed Summer Vacation?” I was intrigued, but busy; …
June 2, 2015
Budget For Film Incentives Shrinks To $5.9M In Agreement
An agreement reached on next year's film incentive funding would essentially bring spending for the program to $5.9 million.That's in stark contrast to what the Michigan Film Office (MFO) started this fiscal year off with …
June 2, 2015
Economic Developers Confront Lawmakers Over Shifting Funds To Roads
With one businessman saying it could “irreparably harm” Michigan's ability to compete, economic developers clashed with lawmakers Tuesday over the proposed shift of $185 million from development efforts to roads. “The impact would be all …
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