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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEThe National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has decided to re-review the issue of employee use of employer emails for “(union) organizing” purposes. The NLRB is considering whether …
How to craft everything from an elevator pitch to a great sales presentation. Advice from Communications consultant Diane Booher. Listen Wednesday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 3 p.m., 8 p.m. and 1 a.m.) …
By Steven StraussQuestion: Steve – Can you let the small business bosses out there know that managing people is as important as managing their business? We employees want to help, but it’s tough when we …
Perry Ballard, owner of Manager Perceived Value and a veteran SCORE counselor, with tips on how to craft an effective loan proposal. Listen Monday at 3-4 p.m. ET (replay at 8 p.m. and 1 …
By Joe DeSantis, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEIs the skills gap real? Or is it simply a perennial if understandable lament about how hard it is to fill jobs with the best people?CareerBuilder has …
By Scott Lyon, Senior Vice PresidentRecently, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network announced changes in their relationships with Associations and Chambers. Much like reductions that have been made in the commission …
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEAccording to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), disability is a focus in its Strategic Enforcement Plan. Over the past four fiscal years, the number of ADA-related …
By Michael J. Burns, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEToday’s employer must not only comply with employee protections in the workplace. In many states there are protections that apply outside the workplace as well, and …
Michael Rogers talks with Carrie Jones, executive director of the Michigan Venture Capital Association. Listen Friday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 3 p.m., 8 p.m. and 1 a.m.) at MichiganBusinessNetwork.com. Downloadable podcast versions of …
By Steven StraussOne of the best parts of writing this column for USA TODAY for as long as I have (17 years!) is that I am often afforded the opportunity to learn about what big …
Former Michigan State basketball star Andre Hutson talks about his journey from professional basketball player to mid-Michigan entrepreneurial success story. Also today, lessons of entrepreneurship and innovation from Ann Arbor tech pioneer Dick Beedon.Listen Wednesday …
The Michigan Entrepreneurship Score Card – 2014 Edition reports a dramatic uptick in the metrics that support a robust entrepreneurial environment and a number of other positive trends in Michigan’s business climate. This edition of …
An SBAM Leadership Council profile of Mark Neithercut, owner of Neithercut Philanthropy Advisers. 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 of previous shows …
By Rob Fowler, President and CEOSmall Business Association of MichiganSBAM is proud to support Michigan Citizens for Strong and Safe Communities’ campaign to protect local community services and help small businesses create jobs – without …