Courtesy of MIRS News ServiceIts unemployment rate once the nation's highest, Michigan can now claim its jobless percentage doesn't crack the Top 10. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday that Michigan's 6.3 percent unemployment …
Courtesy of MIRS News ServiceIf there's one thing Senate Majority Leader Arlan MEEKHOF (R-West Olive) wants his caucus to be known for, it's common sense. That, and the fact that his "super, super majority" is hoping …
Michael Rogers, vice president of communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, interviews sales training expert Joe Marr of Sandler Training in Ann Arbor, MI. Joe talks about sales systems that are particularly appropriate …
By Joe DeSantis, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEThe combined results of a test taken by 32,000 students at 169 colleges and universities suggest that two out of five graduates are not proficient enough in …
By Kristin Cifolelli, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEAs we start 2015, recent reports show that it is quickly shaping up to be a very tough flu season and employers should be prepared in case …
Loch McCabe of Shepherd Advisors will be presenting a free training program on Feb. 6 at the Small Business Association of Michigan in Lansing that zeros in on seven key strategies to put your small …
International Bancard, a nationally recognized leader in the payment acceptance industry, today announced an exclusive partnership with the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM). This partnership provides immediate benefits for SBAM and its members by …
In last Tuesday’s State of the State address, Gov. Rick Snyder highlighted energy as a priority for 2015. One of Snyder’s goals is reducing energy waste—helping small businesses reduce their energy costs while reducing pollution. For …
Article courtesy of MIRS News Service Two of state government's largest departments are set to merge into one giant department, under a proposal announced by Gov. Rick SNYDER in his State of the State address …
Article courtesy of MIRS News ServiceMichigan government has $288.9 million fewer dollars to spend in the current fiscal year ending Sept. 30, state officials announced January 16th, and the amount of money Gov. Rick SNYDER …
Michael Rogers, vice president government relations for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Matt Tenney. Matt is a social entrepreneur and the author of Serve to Be Great: Leadership Lessons from a Prison, a …
By Nicole Sitter, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEThe employment rate in Michigan continues to rise (93.3% in November), and the vast majority (87% in 2012, according to a SHRM poll) of employers are including …
Michael W. Rogers, vice president communications at the Small Business Association of Michigan, interviews Lisa Mihelcich, CEO of zipLogix in Fraser. zipLogix builds software to automate and simplify the repetitive and complex steps involved in …
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) supports Gov. Snyder’s Jan. 20 state-of-the-state address emphasis on prioritizing enhanced technical skills training in the state. “The governor’s recommendation represents the first step in a much-needed cultural …
By Michael J. Burns, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEAnother ruling in federal court, this one by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers Michigan), demonstrates that the courts are maintaining a strict interpretation …
Michael Rogers talks with Paul Ryznar, president and CEO of Light Guide Systems, on the entrepreneurial challenge of taking an existing business and expanding into new market segments. Click here to listen now. …
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEAs most HR professionals know, responding to employee complaints can be trying at best and a quagmire at worst. Most managers want to do the right thing, …
Joe Serwach, senior director for marketing and counseling services for The Quell Group in Troy, on what small employers need to know about the changing nature of work. Listen Wednesday at 10-11 a.m. ET …