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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
From the State Capitol in Lansing, the latest expert analysis of what happened in the Aug. 5 primary vote, including the smashing victory of Proposal 1 and statewide wins for SBAM-endorsed candidates. Features former state …
How many of your customers' group health plans will renew between now and the end of this year? 25%, 40%, 50% or more? We know that you and your staff will be scrambling to make …
Nearly every employer, regardless of their size, is subject to ERISA if they offer an employer-provided group benefit including health, dental, vision, accidental death & dismemberment, disability, or group term life insurance; medical flexible spending …
Michael Rogers talks with Michigan-based business author Rachelle Smith about how to monetize your small business passion. 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 …
For more information contact Michael Rogers, Small Business Association of Michigan Vice President Communications, 517-267-2209, mike.rogers@sbam.org Aug. 5, 2014, Lansing -- In a major victory for the prosperity of the small business community, Michigan voters …
By Anne Heraghty, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner VeracityThere is plenty of talk currently about mobile payments and the appeal of doing business transactions with mobile phones. Not only is this payments trend convenient for …
A new member service from SBAM gives Michigan small businesses the ability to expand market reach and improve online visibility with a premium-quality, 360º virtual tour of their business powered by Google’s Street View technology. …
Entrepreneurial customer service success tips from restaurant legend Hans Schuler, chairman and CEO of Schuler’s Restaurant and Pub in Marshall. Listen Monday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 p.m., 10 p.m. and 4 …
Learn how the Center for Rural Entrepreneurship is helping to promote innovation and small business growth in local communities. Michael Rogers talks with Don Macke, co-director of the Center. Listen Friday at 10-11 a.m. …
During Pollution Prevention Week 2014, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, in partnership with the U.S. EPA, the Michigan Manufacturing Association and several Michigan organizations, will provide a one-day seminar highlighting sustainable Manufacturing in Michigan. …
53,000 Michigan small businesses get $76M tax cut and save about $1200 each in tax and accounting costs this year.Michigan’s local small businesses are already on their way to saving $507 million in tax and …
Today on Business Next, highlights of the recent Crain’s Detroit Business Salute to Entrepreneurs event, leading off with opening remarks from Rob Fowler, president and CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan, and a …
Liz Martinez, author of The Retail Manager's Guide to Crime and Loss Prevention, talks with SBAM’s Michael Rogers about detecting counterfeit money, preventing refund fraud and implementing safe banking procedures. Listen Monday at 10-11 …
By Eric Brown, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEActivity based working (ABW) are work environments that do away with the confines of individual offices and desks. They replace them with the freedom to roam about …