Treasury: IBM decision to cost state $1.098B
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 …
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August 25, 2014
August 25, 2014
Launching a new firm? Avoid these missteps. Suggestions today on Business Next
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 …
August 25, 2014
Attention non-union employers: Criteria for “protected concerted activity” expands
By Michael J. Burns, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEEmployers and HR professionals need to understand an old labor concept that is gaining new visibility and relevance in today’s non-union workplace. “Protective Concerted Activity” is …
August 25, 2014
Are your recruiting costs killing you? Try doing it on video
By Kristin Cifolelli, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEReady for your close up?As we are all aware, social media have forever changed how we source candidates for job openings. It was inevitable that technology would …
August 22, 2014
Network like a superstar! Advice today on Business Next.
Michael Rogers interviews Nancy T. Nguyen, MBA, a trilingual entrepreneur and the author of The Networking Diary. 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 …
August 21, 2014
Can you discipline or terminate this employee? v.8
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEThe following are cases that were decided (or in process of being decided) before a court or agency, either federal or state, that either affirmed an employee …
August 21, 2014
Affordable Care Act Affordability
When is 9.5% equal to 9.56%? And for that matter when is 8.0% really 8.05%? That sounds to me like something that the Riddler might have said to Batman and Robin a couple of decades …
August 20, 2014
Can you spin your business into a franchise empire? Insights today on Business Next
Attorneys David Steinberg and Jay Welford of Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss, located in southeast Michigan, talk about the characteristics of a franchisable business. Listen Wednesday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 p.m., 10 …
August 18, 2014
Use social events this summer to lay the groundwork for future sales. Advice today on Business Next
Michael Rogers talks with sales trainer and business coach Greg Coyne, of Gerry Weinberg & Associates/Sandler Training, about appropriate techniques you can use at summer social events to prime-the-pump for future sales opportunities. Listen Monday …
August 15, 2014
IRS warns against phone scams
Article courtesy of NSBAWe want to make sure you're aware of some widespread telephone scams in which the individuals misrepresent themselves as IRS employees and demand payment.To date, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration …
August 15, 2014
Is your Summary Plan Description up-to-date?
As you go through all the steps needed to set up a new Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliant health plan, don’t forget about the need for an ERISA required Summary Plan Description (SPD). When you …
August 15, 2014
Employee handbook basics. Today on Business Next
Michael Burns of the American Society of Employers has great advice on what needs to go in your employee handbook. Listen Friday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 p.m., 10 p.m. and 4 …
August 14, 2014
Scheduled smartphone breaks during the day?
By Joe DeSantis, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASENo one would argue that smartphone technology has profoundly changed our lives, including our lives in the workplace. HR departments struggle to develop policies that balance the …
August 13, 2014
Entrepreneurial success lessons from a member of SBAM’s Leadership Council. Today on Business Next!
Michael Rogers conducts a Leadership Council profile of Jeff Micallef, owner of MIPRO Enterprises. 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 …
August 11, 2014
Top tech tips, today on Business Next.
Tech expert Tony Merlo talks about seven mobile technology skills you need to master for small business success. Listen Monday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 p.m., 10 p.m. and 4 a.m.) at www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com. …
August 8, 2014
Entrepreneurial success lessons from a MI 50 winner. Today on Business Next.
Profile of Michigan 50 Companies to Watch winner Joe Hessling, CEO of 365 Retail Markets. 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 …
August 7, 2014
ACA reporting for individual and employer mandates
Courtesy of Section 125 Plan, FSA, HSA, and HRA AdministrationTwo key items within ACA – the Individual Mandate and the Employer Mandate – require information from employers who offer health coverage to their employees. This information will tell the …
August 7, 2014
New SBAM survey finds small business owners continue to boost hiring
Nearly a third of small business owners in a recent Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) “Barometer” survey said they hired more workers in the past six months. That’s up from three years ago when …
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