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. …
The state of Michigan has a low interest loan program that helps you implement projects at your work site that conserve water or energy or implement onsite waste reduction. Get the details today on SBAM …
Michael Rogers talks with Nicole Meloche, owner of Organik Consulting and Nicole Arnold, owner of Little Cottage Services. Listen Monday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 p.m., 10 p.m. and 4 a.m.) at www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com. …
Entrepreneurial success tips from Michigan 50 Companies to Watch winner Bob McClure of McClure’s Pickles. Listen Friday 4 p.m. (replays at 10 p.m. and 4 a.m.) at www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com. Downloadable podcast version available a few days …
By Steven StraussQuestion: One trick I have learned that really helped our business is to create and use a valuable e-mail list. We do it with our e-newsletter. This allows us to know who wants …
The event at Michigan State University featured a keynote address by Ayleen Robainas Barcia, who spoke about rising entrepreneurship in Havana, Cuba. Listen Wednesday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 p.m., 10 p.m. …
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) Small BIZ PAC has endorsed additional candidates for the Nov. 4 general election. The Small BIZ PAC endorses candidates based on incumbent voting records, past or current small …
“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 …