The SBAM Small BIZ PAC has endorsed Attorney General Bill Schuette in the Nov. 4 general election. “Bill Schuette has always been a champion of small business and we’re proud to offer him our endorsement,” says …
Michael Rogers talks with financial planner Richard Feight and his five things to consider before you retire from the world of small business. Listen Friday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 p.m., 10 …
Profile of Susan Kurta, owner of BossMouseCheese and a member of SBAM’s Leadership Council. And, an interview with Lynn Benson, owner of Splash Count. Listen Wednesday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 p.m., …
Nominations will be open Mon., Sept. 29, for the 2015 Michigan Celebrates Small Business awards program, a prestigious annual competition that recognizes successful growing businesses and their supporters. The winners will be honored at the …
Department of Human Services (DHS) Director Maura CORRIGAN told the Detroit Free Press she would step down from her post at the end of this year, which apparently had been the plan all along.Sara WURFEL, …
While a bill to overturn tougher rules on charitable gaming sits in their committee, a majority of the members of House Regulatory Reform Committee told MIRS they either aren't satisfied with the administration's rules or …
Senate Majority Leader Randy RICHARDVILLE (R-Monroe) on Tuesday dropped a bill that proposes reform for the Certificate of Need Commission (CON) while dredging up a long-standing conflict between the commission's supporters and McLaren Health Care.The …
By Scott Lyon, SBAM Senior Vice President As we approach fall and the next round of open enrollment in the health insurance exchange/marketplace, we have had several questions from members regarding the definition of “affordability.” …
The National Labor Relations Board is being more aggressive about employers allegedly impeding employees right to organize. Get the details today on SBAM Shorts. “SBAM Shorts”, the Small Business Association of Michigan’s new weekly …
Michael Rogers talks with participants at the recent Michigan Inventors Coalition meeting in East Lansing. Interviews with Marty Sovis of Sovilok, Michael Tomasovich of Affairs Associates and Julie Wasco of Slip Clip. Listen Friday at …
Tech expert Tony Merlo of SmarterPhones.net talks with Michael Rogers about the new iPhone6, iOS8, the Apple Watch and Apple Pay. Listen Friday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 p.m., 10 p.m. and …
By Norbert F. Kugele, courtesy of Warner, Norcross & Judd Attorneys at LawTwo of the critical components of the Affordable Care Act are the individual-responsibility and employer-responsibility provisions. Individuals without health insurance coverage will have …
Agents - Have you checked out coverageforcompaniesSM? coverageforcompaniesSM is a new opportunity for you to take your customer’s health plans to a new level. It allows your clients with 2-50 eligible employees the opportunity to offer …
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Domestic violence has been much in the news lately, mainly because of the cases of National Football League star Ray Rice and several others involving other players …
Great advice from sales expert Greg Coyne of Gerry Weinberg and Associates/Sandler Training. Listen Wednesday 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 a …
Of the 205 open cases in the Court of Claims, suits against the Department of Treasury similar to that filed by IBM for old tax refunds based on a Michigan Business Tax (MBT) loophole account …
A pair of Democratic legislators turned in bills Wednesday to expand the Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act to include protections for sexual orientation and gender identity, but the legislation's future looks rocky. Few Republican lawmakers …
Legislation giving advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) the power to diagnose and prescribe received its first House hearing this morning, but isn't necessarily any closer to getting a vote in the House Health Policy Committee. …