Ten keys to a productive interview
By Dan Van Slambrook, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASESo you’ve invested time into reviewing the huge stack of resumes if front of you. You’ve read past the fancy graphics and fluffy verbiage, focused on …
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June 5, 2014
June 4, 2014
Immigration’s role in Michigan’s economic success. Today on Business Next.
Today on Business Next, excerpts of a presentation by Bing Goei, director of the Office for New Americans in the Office of Gov. Snyder. Speaking at the Michigan Economic Developers Association Conference in Lansing, he …
June 3, 2014
Why a data breach makes fraud your problem — even if the breach isn’t
By Anne Heraghty, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner VeracityA recent data breach scare at eBay is just the latest in a series of hacking incidents that are reaching epidemic proportions. Aren't you glad they don’t …
June 3, 2014
PMBC hosting Detroit Three matchmaking summit
Pure Michigan Business Connect, in partnership with the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council, Women’s Business Enterprise Council – Great Lakes, and the Veteran Owned Business Roundtable, will be hosting an invite-only supplier matchmaking summit featuring …
June 2, 2014
Lessons of entrepreneurial success from three great firms on the list MI 50 Companies to Watch. Today on Business Next.
Michael Rogers talks with Sassa Akervall of SISU Mouth Guards, Lorri Rishar of Edge Partnerships and Paul Riddell of On Duty Gear. Listen Monday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 3 p.m., 8 p.m. …
May 30, 2014
Lessons of entrepreneurial success from a member of the MI 50 Companies to Watch. Today on Business Next.
Michael Rogers talks with Andrews Pass, CEO of A Pass Educational Group LLC in Farmington Hills, about his customized educational materials business. The firm is a member of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch list …
May 28, 2014
Minimum wage compromise approved by lawmakers, signed by Gov. Snyder
Lawmakers in Lansing yesterday approved, and Gov. Snyder signed, a compromise, bipartisan measure that boosts the state minimum wage to $8.15 on Sept. 1 and then gradually increases it. Here is the schedule …
May 28, 2014
Use low-cost video to showcase your product to the world. Learn more today on Business Next.
Michael Rogers talks with Alfred Poor, PhD, president of The Center for Small Business, about his book “Power Marketing for Small Business: How you can boost sales with low-cost video.” Listen Wednesday at 10-11 …
May 26, 2014
Use PR to get noticed and boost your bottom line. Details today on Business Next.
Advice on how small business owners can harness the power of public relations to boost the visibility of their enterprise. interview with Nick Winkler, author of "Break Out of PR Prison: Make & Measure Your …
May 23, 2014
Go virtual at the point of sale
By Anne Heraghty, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner VeracityA virtual solution that can interface with other transaction processing products offers a streamlined payment process that's as versatile as you need it to be. Whether you …
May 23, 2014
Google Glass – Workplace asset or newest HR headache?
By Kristin Cifolelli, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEGoogle Glass became available to consumers last week. It has caught the eyes of many CEOs and CIOs as they evaluate its potential uses in their businesses, …
May 23, 2014
Get financing for your energy-saving projects! Learn how today on Business Next.
Michael Rogers interviews Andy Levin, president of Lean & Green Michigan, a company that helps commercial, industrial and multi-family property owners finance energy projects, eliminate waste and save money through innovative financing solutions. Also today, …
May 22, 2014
Religious accommodation in the workplace tricky and uncertain
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEThe majority of Americans have a non-dogmatic approach to faith. A strong majority of those who are affiliated with a religion do not believe their religion is …
May 21, 2014
Leadership lessons from top-notch entrepreneurs. Today on Business Next.
Michael Rogers interviews SBAM Leadership Council members Cassie Sobelton, owner of corporate wellness company Synbella, and Rishi Modi, owner of Modi Financial. Also today, a profile of Michael Otis, president of Double O Supply, a …
May 19, 2014
Small business owners WIN with a YES vote on Aug. 5 to eliminate the Personal Property Tax
By Rob Fowler, President and CEO Small Business Association of Michigan SBAM recently announced our strong support for Michigan Citizens for Strong and Safe Communities’ campaign to help local small businesses create jobs while …
May 19, 2014
Learn how the latest tech trends affect your small business success. Today on Business Next
Tech expert Tony Merlo of SmarterPhones.net talks about small business tech topics like Google Glass, Comcast data caps and the controversial topic of net neutrality. Tony is a member of SBAM’s Leadership Council. Listen …
May 16, 2014
Despite Yahoo and Best Buy, telecommuting jobs continue to increase
By Kristin Cifolelli, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEDespite the notoriety that both Yahoo and Best Buy achieved last year when they eliminated telecommuting as work options for their employees, most other organizations are not …
May 16, 2014
The best way to find new workers and tips on keeping the good employees you already have! Advice today on Business Next.
Business trainer and consultant Tom Borg talks about finding the right employees, retaining your current workers, “mining the diamonds” in your product line and five mistakes small business owners make when servicing their clients. …
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