“SBAM Shorts”, the Small Business Association of Michigan’s new weekly audio advice program, gives entrepreneurs quick, to-the-point tips on small business success.Produced and hosted by SBAM’s Vice President Communications Michael Rogers, the show every Monday …
Gov. Rick SNYDER in his State of the State address this year attempted to “set the record straight” on whether he's increased or decreased education funding, but that effort appears to have been unsuccessful. “I don't know that …
Michigan is still struggling with a major farm labor shortage, those in the agricultural community told a state commission on July 22. Farm owners were devastated in the spring of 2012 early when a hot March was …
Great advice from business consultant Tom Borg on how to attract new customers and retain the great customers you already have. Listen Monday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 p.m., 10 p.m. and …
By Nicole Sitter, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEOn August 11, New Jersey became the 7th state to pass a Ban-the-Box law, and it will not be the last. Joining Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, New …
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEAs every HR professional knows, FMLA is an enormously complex law to correctly administer. Nevertheless, it is HR’s job to get all of the details right in …
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEWork life balance is important, but the one factor that can destroy it for white-collar employees is email addiction. A McKinsey study found that the average worker …
Michael Rogers talks with pumpkin/fruit/vegetable carver Pat “Smoker” Harrison, of Maple City. Listen Friday 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 few …
One of the roles SBAM plays on behalf of its members is to keep our eyes and ears open to new employee benefits that come on the scene from time to time. Recently, we have …
As one of Michigan’s largest COBRA administrators, we get asked fairly regularly about what impact the Affordable Care Act has on COBRA, if companies still must follow COBRA regulations, and other questions along that line. …
As one of Michigan’s largest COBRA administrators, we get asked fairly regularly about what impact the Affordable Care Act has on COBRA, if companies still must follow COBRA regulations, and other questions along that line. …
Michael Rogers gets the scoop on the National Small Business Association’s (NSBA) 2014 mid-year economic report in an interview with NSBA President and CEO Todd McCracken. Listen Wednesday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 …
Article courtesy of MIRSThe House Wednesday afternoon signed off on a measure that protects the possibility of an Upper Peninsula wolf hunt for the foreseeable future and takes the steam out of two referendums that …
Article courtesy of MIRSJim HAVEMAN, credited as a major force behind implementing Medicaid expansion here in Michigan, announced Thursday his resignation as director of the Department of Community Health (DCH). Haveman, 71, said Thursday he reconsidered …
Learn about a Department of Environmental Quality project that is helping small businesses save money with a loan program for pollution prevention projects. Listen Wednesday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 p.m., 10 …
Article courtesy of MIRSThe number of likely Republican House members next session who have said they will support Rep. Al PSCHOLKA (R-Stevensville) for GOP leader is at 29, according to Pscholka supporter Rep. Lisa Posthumus …
Article courtesy of MIRS The state of Michigan will lose at least $1.098 billion immediately and likely "billions" more down the road if the state Supreme Court does not put a hold on a …
Top five mistakes committed by entrepreneurs when launching a company, with Michael Khoury, an attorney with Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss, P.C. Listen Monday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 p.m., 10 p.m. and …