Michael Rogers talks with David Fant, owner of Market Mapping plus LLC in Grand Rapids, about the lessons he’s learned as an entrepreneurial road warrior. Listen Wednesday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 …
Business consultant and trainer Tom Borg talks about how to help your employees stay positive, basics of good business cards, dealing with age diversity in the workplace, and the importance of good product and service …
Michael Rogers talks with Jason Verlinde, president of RTF Staffing. 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 days later …
By Anne Heraghty, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner Veracity Payment SolutionsThe term EMV is everywhere. EMV stands for Europay, MasterCard and Visa, a joint entity established with the goal of developing specifications for more secure …
Small business owners, especially manufacturers, will find value in the sixth Michigan “GreenUp” Conference, designed to be a valuable experience for sharing information, networking, and learning. The Conference is organized by the Michigan Department of Environmental …
Today on Business Next, Michael Rogers discusses small business marketing tips and advice with Alfred Poor, PhD, president of The Center for Small Business. Exclusively for SBAM members, Alfred offers a free roadmap to using …
The Affordable Care Act has forced all of us to adapt. And we understand what you're up against in the coming months as the majority of your customers renew their group coverage. You'll be facing long …
By Scott Lyon, Senior Vice PresidentHalbig v. Sebelius aims to stop the Affordable Care Act’s insurance subsidies in federally run insurance exchanges – like the one we have here in Michigan. A bit of background …
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) Small BIZ PAC has endorsed Rick Snyder for reelection as governor. "The Governor’s relentless, positive action to eliminate the Michigan Business Tax, creating the Healthy Michigan system, promote …
By Dan Van Slambrook, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEFrustrated with trying to find good technical talent? You’re not alone! Michigan may still have a 7.5% unemployment rate, but when it comes to technical talent it …
Seena Sharp, author of Competitive Intelligence Advantage, talks about what’s driving the market, how to identify your unknown customers and how to find alternative uses for your products or services. Listen Monday at 10-11 …
Charlie Kirk, principal at 1 Small Project, and the business author of workplace engagement and employee development books, including The Exceptional Performer. Listen Friday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 p.m., 10 …
Michael Rogers talks with Bruce Kasanoff, author of SMART CUSTOMERS, STUPID COMPANIES: Why Only Intelligent Firms Will Thrive, and How to Be One of Them. Listen Wednesday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 …
Michael Rogers interviews Ken Lindner, author of "Your Killer Emotions: The 7 Steps to Mastering the Toxic Emotions, Urges, and Impulses That Sabotage You." Listen Monday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 p.m., 10 …
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) Small BIZ PAC has endorsed candidates for the Aug. 5 primary election. In addition, in some races the Small BIZ PAC has designated multiple candidates as receiving the …
The following are cases that were decided, or in process of being decided, before a court or agency (federal or state) that either affirmed an employee discipline (or termination) or reversed it. In some …
Sixty-five percent of small business owners in a recent Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) survey say they will vote Yes for Proposal 1 on Aug. 5. Another 10 percent of respondents are undecided but …
Michigan small businesses don’t just pay sales tax when they purchase a piece of equipment. You pay tax again and again on that piece of equipment every year you own it. The tax never goes …