Federal Court Strikes Down Corporate Transparency Act on Constitutional Grounds A federal court has ruled that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) violates the Fourth Amendment, siding with a group of […]
While SBAM still awaits a decision in our Corporate Transparency Act lawsuit, today FinCEN has reported that it will not be enforcing or issuing fines ahead of publishing an new […]
On this week's SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Jim Voss, co-owner of Hydro-Chem Systems and a member of SBAM’s Leadership Council.
When it comes to attracting and retaining top talent, benefits such as medical, life and disability insurance are key.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation before noon Friday preserving a special tipped minimum wage and revamping the state's new paid sick leave policy, marking the end of this chapter of policies originally pushed by progressive …
(DETROIT) – Democrats waited in line for as long as two hours to attend their state convention Saturday, where former state Sen. Curtis Hertel Jr. won an uncontested race for chair. But throughout the congested …
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
Effective February 21, 2025 here is the new minimum wage schedule in Michigan.
On this week's SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Dianne Hartwell, president of Little Blessings Childcare and a member of the SBAM Board of Directors.
This article has been updated on March 17, 2025 (updates in bold) in accordance with newly released FAQs by the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Governor Whitmer signed HB […]
As we celebrate Black History Month, we are proud to highlight our valued partner, the Michigan Black Business Alliance (MBBA). Our collaboration with MBBA is a testament to our shared commitment to advocating for small …
By Patti Eisenbraun In 1993, my husband and I embarked on a journey that combined our passion for home-brewing with a love for exploring local breweries during our vacations. Back […]
Small business owners must once again take note of shifting compliance requirements regarding the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Late Tuesday, February 18, 2025, a District Judge in Texas lifted a […]
The Senate passed a bill that will gradually bring the tipped wage for waitstaff and other service industry workers up to 50 percent of the minimum wage beginning in 2031, about six years from now.
House Finance Committee Chair Mark Tisdel (R-Rochester) said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) will have to do "an awful lot of explaining on what the upside is" for raising the …
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
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On this week's SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Blaine Tillander, owner of Granite Networks and a member of SBAM’s Leadership Council.
