By SBAM President and CEO Rob Fowler In his speech in Ann Arbor on April 2, the President said that “…Nobody who works full-time should be raising their family in poverty.” But his minimum wage …
Michael Rogers profiles Joel Tillman, a member of SBAM’s Leadership Council and owner of several Mathnasium locations in mid-Michigan.Listen Friday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 3 p.m., 8 p.m. and 1 a.m.) at MichiganBusinessNetwork.com. …
By Anne Heraghty, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner VeracityAccepting mobile payments is a great way to boost your business’s success while you’re out and about in the community. Letting customers pay on the spot with …
Michael Rogers talks with Julie McFarland, president of book printers McNaughton & Gunn, Inc. in Saline.Listen Monday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 3 p.m., 8 p.m. and 1 a.m.) at MichiganBusinessNetwork.com. Downloadable podcast versions …
Small business was well-represented at a Friday afternoon event in Lansing when Gov. Snyder signed the first of a series of bipartisan bills that will provide more stable local government revenue for essential services (including …
Michael Rogers talks with David Fant about tips and tricks for road warriors. Also today, a profile of Green Dot Stables, named one of the 23 coolest small businesses in Detroit.Listen Friday at 10-11 a.m. …
By Kristin Cifolelli, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEThe I-9 form looks like it should be easy to use, but you know you are in trouble when the government puts out a 66-page handbook on …
If you sponsor a 401(k) plan, you are making an investment in your ability to attract and hang on to good employees -- not to mention assisting employees to retire some day. But left to …
By Steven StraussQuestion: I am trying to decide whether to continue to work from home or move out into an outside office. With my business growing, moving seems like the natural move, but I sure …
Question: I am trying to decide whether to continue to work from home or move out into an outside office. With my business growing, moving seems like the natural move, but I sure do like …
Michael Burns of the American Society of Employers has great advice on what needs to go in your employee handbook. Also today, a Leadership Council profile of Audrey Randall, owner of Paradigm Franchise Group.Listen Monday …
Small Business Association of Michigan member Lewis & Knopf CPAs has saved several of their small business clients thousands of dollars thanks to the Michigan Personal Property Tax (PPT) legislation passed in 2013. “Through the …
The state’s Healthy Michigan Plan (Medicaid expansion) is prepared to begin accepting applications on April 1, ultimately providing healthcare coverage to nearly half a million more Michigan residents.“SBAM supported Medicaid expansion because it makes good …
Business coach Tom Borg talks with Michael Rogers about crafting mission/vision statements, improving employee retention, creating an employee-friendly culture, getting the most from your team and dealing with conflict.Listen Friday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay …
SBAM has named Tony Stamas as the organization’s Vice President Government Relations. He will be joining SBAM effective April 14.Stamas is currently Chief of Staff to Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville. He is a former …
By Nicole Sitter, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEDo you obtain consumer credit reports as part of your screening process for new employees? If so, be aware that the EEOC, with help from the Federal …
Starting April 1, Michigan will begin accepting applications for the Healthy Michigan Plan online, by phone, or in in person at local Michigan Department of Human Services offices.Since Governor Rick Snyder signed the Healthy Michigan …
By Kristin Cifolelli, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEIn Fiscal Year 2013 the EEOC received 3,721 charges alleging religious discrimination. That number is on the rise, and many of the claims revolve around religious dress …