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March 25, 2014
March 24, 2014
Basics of an employee handbook. Tips today on Business Next
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 …
March 21, 2014
Personal Property Tax exemption is good for small business
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 …
March 21, 2014
Healthy Michigan open enrollment to begin April 1
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 …
March 21, 2014
Craft a great mission statement. Advice today on Business Next.
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 …
March 21, 2014
SBAM hires Tony Stamas as Vice President of Government Relations
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 …
March 20, 2014
New regs on the Fair Credit Reporting Act; How to stay compliant
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 …
March 20, 2014
Healthy Michigan Plan Available Soon
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 …
March 19, 2014
EEOC guidance may help sort out religious dress issues
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 …
March 19, 2014
Improve your sales techniques! Advice today on Business Next
Business coach and sales trainer Greg Coyne of Gerry Weinberg and Associates talks about crafting a great sales attitude, prospecting and creating a plan, and overcoming the feat of sales success.Listen Wednesday at 10-11 a.m. …
March 19, 2014
Why PCI DSS compliance matters
By Anne Heraghty, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner Veracity100 million shopper records; that’s the latest total of customer records stolen from retailing giant Target. The episode, which included illegal access to 40 million debit and …
March 18, 2014
Health care reform special transitional relief for 2014 measurement periods — Are you prepared?
By Kristi R. Gauthier and Stephanie L. Hicks, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner Clark Hill PLC Last month, the government released the much-anticipated final regulations for the employer shared responsibility provisions under the Patient Protection and …
March 17, 2014
The Internet turns 25! How it can help you launch your business idea. Today on Business Next
Michael Rogers talks with tech expert Tony Merlo of Smarterphones.net about the 25th birthday of the Internet, the role of the Web is helping businesses get launched, and new mobile phones and carrier plans.Listen Monday …
March 14, 2014
PPT changes beneficial to Michigan
By Michael Marzano, Grassroots Coordinator & Policy Advisor for the Small Business Association of MichiganThere have been sweeping tax and regulatory reforms made over the last few years that have benefited job-creating local businesses across …
March 14, 2014
Learn how to get great college students to intern at your company. Details today on Business Next!
Intern in Michigan has upcoming webinars to help you learn how to tap into our state’s outstanding internship network. Also today, a profile of Ocelot Print Shop, recently named by Business Insider as one of …
March 13, 2014
March Madness – A win or loss for employers?
By Kristin Cifolelli, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEEmployers, brace yourselves—this coming weekend brings the start of March Madness, aka college basketball’s NCAA championship tournament. “Selection Sunday” comes this weekend, and the first round of …
March 12, 2014
Pros and cons of a ‘BYOD’ work environment
Mobile technology has blurred the lines between our personal and work lives. Does your company allow employees to connect to its network using personal electronic devices, such as smart phones, tablets and PCs? What situations …
March 12, 2014
Get the most out of your property insurance. Insights today on Business Next!
Michael Fabian of Fabian, Sklar & King, P.C. talks about the steps that small business owners can take to protect their assets, what they need to do in case of an emergency, and considerations for …
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