Small business owners, especially manufacturers, will find value in the sixth Michigan “GreenUp” Conference, designed to be a valuable experience for sharing information, networking, and learning. The Conference is organized by the Michigan Department of Environmental …
Today on Business Next, Michael Rogers discusses small business marketing tips and advice with Alfred Poor, PhD, president of The Center for Small Business. Exclusively for SBAM members, Alfred offers a free roadmap to using …
The Affordable Care Act has forced all of us to adapt. And we understand what you're up against in the coming months as the majority of your customers renew their group coverage. You'll be facing long …
By Scott Lyon, Senior Vice PresidentHalbig v. Sebelius aims to stop the Affordable Care Act’s insurance subsidies in federally run insurance exchanges – like the one we have here in Michigan. A bit of background …
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) Small BIZ PAC has endorsed Rick Snyder for reelection as governor. "The Governor’s relentless, positive action to eliminate the Michigan Business Tax, creating the Healthy Michigan system, promote …
By Dan Van Slambrook, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEFrustrated with trying to find good technical talent? You’re not alone! Michigan may still have a 7.5% unemployment rate, but when it comes to technical talent it …
Seena Sharp, author of Competitive Intelligence Advantage, talks about what’s driving the market, how to identify your unknown customers and how to find alternative uses for your products or services. Listen Monday at 10-11 …
Charlie Kirk, principal at 1 Small Project, and the business author of workplace engagement and employee development books, including The Exceptional Performer. Listen Friday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 p.m., 10 …
Michael Rogers talks with Bruce Kasanoff, author of SMART CUSTOMERS, STUPID COMPANIES: Why Only Intelligent Firms Will Thrive, and How to Be One of Them. Listen Wednesday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 …
Michael Rogers interviews Ken Lindner, author of "Your Killer Emotions: The 7 Steps to Mastering the Toxic Emotions, Urges, and Impulses That Sabotage You." Listen Monday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 p.m., 10 …
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) Small BIZ PAC has endorsed candidates for the Aug. 5 primary election. In addition, in some races the Small BIZ PAC has designated multiple candidates as receiving the …
The following are cases that were decided, or in process of being decided, before a court or agency (federal or state) that either affirmed an employee discipline (or termination) or reversed it. In some …
Sixty-five percent of small business owners in a recent Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) survey say they will vote Yes for Proposal 1 on Aug. 5. Another 10 percent of respondents are undecided but …
Michigan small businesses don’t just pay sales tax when they purchase a piece of equipment. You pay tax again and again on that piece of equipment every year you own it. The tax never goes …
Michael Rogers talks with Dana Thompson, director of the Entrepreneurship Clinic at the University of Michigan Law School. Listen Friday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 p.m., 10 p.m. and 4 a.m.) at www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com. …
Excerpts and highlights of the Small Business Association of Michigan’s 45th annual meeting in Lansing, including presentations by Gov. Snyder and U.S. Senate candidate Terri Lynn Land. Also today, Invest Michigan announced that entrepreneurs can …
For Immediate Release Contact: Diane Durance DDurance@MiQuest.org 734-255-3183 Ypsilanti, Mich., June 17, 2014 – MiQuest hosted the 14th annual GLEQ Business Plan Competition Awards event on Tuesday, June 17, at the Eagle Crest Conference …
Michael Rogers talks with certified sales trainer and business coach Greg Coyne of Gerry Weinberg and Associates/Sandler Training about the importance of upfront agreements to the successful small business sales process. Also today, a profile …