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December 17, 2014
Sales, Use and Withholding Taxes 2015
Summary of ChangesIn January 2015, the Michigan Department of Treasury will begin to process current-year Sales, Use, and Withholding (SUW) tax returns with a new online system. As a result of this new processing system, …
December 15, 2014
Choosing an alternative natural gas supplier. Tips today on SBAM Shorts
Suggestions today from the Michigan Public Service Commission on selecting an alternative natural gas supplier for your small business. Today on SBAM Shorts. “SBAM Shorts”, the Small Business Association of Michigan’s new weekly audio advice …
December 15, 2014
Cloud computing insights from a company that’s a Cool Place to Work 2014. Today on Business Next
Michael Rogers talks with Jamie Begin, founder of RightBrain Networks LLC in Ann Arbor. Listen Monday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 p.m., 10 p.m. and 4 a.m.) at www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com. Downloadable podcast version available …
December 15, 2014
National Media Asks Snyder About Presidency First, Detroit Second
Gov. Rick SNYDER met with five prominent publications this week after his announcement that Detroit was emerging from bankruptcy, but it turns out the first question out of the box in all five cases had …
December 15, 2014
Clock Strikes Midnight On Electoral College, Community Benefits Bills
Some of the most divisive bills before the Legislature, like changing the Electoral College and limiting the requirements local governments can put on businesses, shriveled and died Thursday as a key procedural deadline passed. …
December 12, 2014
Got issues with your utility provider? The MPSC can help. Learn more today on Business Next
Judy Palnau, Media and Public Information Specialist for the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC), discusses the many ways that the Commission can help small businesses with their utility issues. Listen Friday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at …
December 12, 2014
CFOs say morale and productivity are the top negative impacts of a bad hire
By Michael J. Burns, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEThe staffing firm Robert Half recently surveyed Chief Financial Officers asking them what they believe to be the single greatest negative impact of hiring the wrong …
December 12, 2014
Ten technology mistakes made by employers
New technologies redefine the workplace practically every day, and they always will. Employers have the challenging job of evaluating those new technologies and new applications. As they do, they must consider how they would affect legal …
December 12, 2014
U.S. Supreme Court: No obligation to pay workers to go through security checks
By Joe DeSantisRecently the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that an employer did not have to pay its employees for time spent waiting for and then going through a security check at the end of …
December 12, 2014
Holiday pay
A letter from the Department of Labor and Regulatory Affairs (See full letter here)If your workers receive vacation pay, holiday pay or bonus pay, we are happy to inform you that the Unemployment Insurance Agency …
December 11, 2014
Most commonly asked compliance questions
In just a couple of short weeks, real short weeks with the holidays included, we will be sitting right on top of the January 1, 2015 compliance deadline for large employers under the Affordable Care …
December 10, 2014
What does “Big Data” mean to a small business? Insights today on Business Next
Aaron Fuller, owner of Superior Data Strategies in Lansing, talks about the value of data management in small businesses. Listen Wednesday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 p.m., 10 p.m. and 4 a.m.) …
December 10, 2014
ACE’15 expects standing-room-only for entrepreneur exhibits and seeks entries for the ACE challenge
Exhibitors and ACE Challenge winners receive awards, recognition and high-profile exposure to Michigan’s entrepreneurial communityANN ARBOR, MI December 9, 2014 – The Annual Collaboration for Entrepreneurs (ACE) event is Michigan’s premier business showcase for launching entrepreneurs …
December 8, 2014
Holiday season tech advice for entrepreneurs. Today on Business Next
Tony Merlo, owner of SmarterPhones.net and a member of SBAM’s Leadership Council has advice on holiday tech gifts, new payments solutions, apps to make life easier and more efficient, and news about Google maps and …
December 8, 2014
Three key self-management techniques that will lead to more sales success. Learn more today on SBAM Shorts
Hear about the best ways to manage yourself in order to improve your sales success. Today on SBAM Shorts. “SBAM Shorts”, the Small Business Association of Michigan’s new weekly audio advice program, will …
December 8, 2014
Time running out for SBAM members to participate in the 2015 Michigan Economic Outlook Health Check
The Michigan Economic Outlook Health Check is a free annual survey-style feedback program designed to support and promote business-friendly communities in Michigan and across the U.S. and Canada. It takes about five minutes to …
December 8, 2014
‘Religious Freedom Restoration’ Bill Flies Out Of House
A bill Republicans say would bolster religious freedom and Democrats say would institute a "license to discriminate" gained the approval of the full House Thursday afternoon. In a straight party-line 59-50 vote, the House …
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