By John G. Rogers, Institutional Consultant, Graystone Consulting, a business of Morgan Stanley As a small-business owner, you have a lot on your plate beyond managing and growing your business. […]
The number of single-family home building permits pulled last year in Michigan is about a third of what it was in 2005, and it's not because the need isn't there.
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
When the Small Business Association of Michigan Foundation reached out to Kim Bode regarding the Women’s Entrepreneurial Fellowship (WEF), they had a name, and an idea but no real concept of how it would all come together.
There has been a lot of whiplash about the Corporate Transparency Act in recent months. You can review a complete timeline here but some recent highlights include: On March 3, […]
Workplace culture is evolving, and HR professionals are at the forefront of this transformation. The old norms – fake empathy, hustle culture, and an obsession with productivity – are being replaced with a more human-centered …
Employee engagement surveys are essential tools for organizations to gauge the level of investment and motivation among their employees. Engaged employees are not only more productive but are also more likely to remain with the …
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that in 2023 women who were full-time wage and salary workers had median usual weekly earnings that were 84% of male full-time wage and salary workers. This …
Last December, Michigan’s legislature approved measures to increase Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits, despite the concerns of SBAM and members of the business community.
On this week's SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Lainie Buckles, owner of Domestic Divas Cleaning Services.
In the wake of the 2024 elections, the impact of the Trump administration on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is poised to undergo significant shifts.
House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township)'s $3.1 billion plan to fund roads rolled out of the House Wednesday, each bill getting more than 60 votes without meeting the Democrats' request for new revenue.
The yo-yo threat of tariffs and implementation of steel and aluminum tariffs combined with federal budget cuts have economists reevaluating what the economy could look like as the state government negotiates the budget.
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
As expected, FinCEN issued a new “interim final rule” for the Corporate Transparency Act on Friday night. The phrase “interim final rule” refers to a rule issued by a government agency that takes effect immediately …
Simple payroll errors are avoidable, but if you don’t pay attention, you could potentially end up facing consequences that cost thousands of dollars in compliance penalties.
Employers should not ask applicants about their immigration status, including whether they are a citizen, naturalized citizen, lawful permanent resident, or refugee.
A new computer system called MiUI is coming at the end of this year to the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) and there are several things employers and third-party administrators (TPAs) can do to make …