Business consultant Tom Borg has timely advice on common business mistakes, the value your employees bring to the bottom line, three ways to motivate your employees, keeping your workers from leaving for a competitor, and …
Michael Rogers talks with Lisa Gustafson, executive director of Business Customer Care for Consumers Energy, about their Small Business Solutions Energy Efficiency Program. Listen Monday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 p.m., 10 …
Striking a balance between full time workers and contract employees. Learn more today on SBAM Shorts. “SBAM Shorts”, the Small Business Association of Michigan’s new weekly audio advice program, will give entrepreneurs quick, to-the-point …
Michael Rogers talks with Rick Woyde, the founder of Royal Oak-based Language Arts & Science. Rick and his company recently launched their own translation app, Pairaphrase, to offer safe and secure translations services. Listen Friday at 10-11 …
A jobs creation program pairing community colleges with nearby businesses would be clear to exist past 2018 under legislation that moved through the Senate Education Committee Wednesday. SB 1074, sponsored by Mark JANSEN(R-Gaines Twp.), builds on …
SBAM is partnering to present B2B Exchange @ The MARC, Mon. Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at 4675 Okemos Rd. in Okemos. The event will feature educational sessions on topics like how …
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2015 Small Business Innovation Award – a part of Michigan Celebrates Small Business, a prestigious annual competition that recognizes successful growing businesses and their supporters. The winners will …
Eric Frederick of Connect Michigan previews the Oct. 29 Michigan Broadband Conference in Lansing. 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 …
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 …