By: Steven StraussU.S. Presidents, Small Business, and EntrepreneursIf there is one thing that presidents are good at, it is talking about how important small business and entrepreneurship are to the American economy. But were any of …
Written by Dan Van Slambrook, SBAM Approved Partner ASENo one disputes that the success of an organization rests on the capabilities of its employees. It follows that the strength of the recruitment and selection process correlates …
Written By SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRFew people are fond of taxes, but some taxes are more despised than others. While Hollywood is holding various award ceremonies (Grammys, Golden Globes, Oscars, etc.), we're conducting an awards …
A small business tech update with Tony Merlo, owner of smarterphones.net and a member of SBAM's Leadership Council. Tony discussed Microsoft's new direction, the sale of Motorola to Lenovo, the "connected home", privacy issues and …
Krista Moon, the founder of Moon Marketing in Saginaw, talks with Michael Rogers about some techniques small business owners can use to generate more sales leads.Listen Friday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 3 p.m., …
On February 10, 2014, the IRS and U.S. Treasury Department issued final regulations on the employer shared responsibility provisions under PPACA. This article is an overview of some of the highlights of these final regulations …
Excerpts from the keynote address at the ACE '14 conference recently held in Livonia. Peter Bloom is an investment banker, technology security expert and philanthropist. He talks, among other things, about investing for profit and …
By Kristin Cifolelli, SBAM Approved Partner ASEImagine opening your mail to find a resume printed on paper resembling a Hershey wrapper with the candidate’s qualifications listed on the nutrition label. Or an applicant showing up …
By: Steven StraussQ: Hey dad, could you give me some tips on giving a good presentation? I have this assignment for a class and I have to make a 10-minute speech. Not my thing, as you …
By David Bowman, SBAM Approved Partner Kushner & CompanyCongratulations, you've survived the economic downturn! Now you’re ready to prepare your organization for long awaited growth and prosperity. The challenge may be that you've had to …
Excerpts from a panel discussion on "Ten Breakthrough Technologies" at the ACE '14 Annual Collaboration for Entrepreneurship event in Livonia.Listen Monday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 3 p.m., 8 p.m. and 1 a.m.) at www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com. …
Michigan small business owners should remember that today (Feb. 10) is the filing deadline for a new exemption from the state’s personal property tax (PPT). The affidavit form and information sheet are available at www.michigan.gov/taxes. Click on …
Hear about the major lessons for startup entrepreneurs gleaned from the Startup Weekend Grand Rapids. Michael Rogers talks with Devon Higgins of Organik Consulting Growth Marketing. Also on today's show, operations insights from an entrepreneur who …
By Cheryl Kuch SBAM Approved Partner ASEGames are everywhere. Nearly everyone has gaming systems on their electronic devices—their smart phones, on the Internet. And now our work? Are we heading toward revamping recruiting, employee training, …
By Kristin Cifolelli, SBAM Approved Partner ASEInclement weather can have a serious impact on an employer’s productivity, be it managing employees who can’t make it into work due to heavy snowfalls or school closings, or …
By SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRDoes your firm use outside workers for some jobs? This can result in significant tax breaks if the workers are properly classified as independent contractors rather than employees.Key point: If a …
By SBAM Approved Partner, AdvanceHRHave you ever hired the wrong person? Maybe the bad decision didn't rise to the level of hiring an embezzler or someone with a violent temper. But regret comes in many …
Michigan’s University Research Corridor (URC) ranks high among eight university innovation clusters in a new measure that examines R&D spending, research commercialization and talent production, according to a new Economic Impact Report. Michael Rogers talks …