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March 7, 2014

Employers betting heavier than ever on wellness

By Joe DeSantis, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEEmployers are wary of what is going to happen to their healthcare costs in an Obamacare world. But that is not keeping them from doubling down on …

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March 6, 2014

Can your sat scores get you (or lose you) a job?

By Eric Brown, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEImagine you are about to graduate college, looking for employment, and you land an interview with a respected company.  The interviewer reaches out to you to pin …

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March 5, 2014

Innovative resources for small business growth and success. Today on Business Next!

From the recent Detroit Policy Conference, excerpts of a panel discussion of Detroit entrepreneurs discussing the importance of utilizing innovative resources to sustain business growth and overcome obstacles to success.Listen Wednesday at 10-11 a.m. ET …

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March 3, 2014

Small business office design tips. Today on Business Next!

How office design impacts the success of your small business. Insights today from Mary Ann Lievois, CEO of ISCG. Also today, a profile of Andrew Landau, co-owner of Chalkfly. His firm was recently named by …

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March 1, 2014

What Makes For A Great Tagline or Slogan?

By Steve Strauss It is almost impossible to understate the value and importance of your business slogan, tagline, or catchphrase. Do it right, and people get exactly what your business is about, and in just …

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March 1, 2014

Pressure Builds to Raise Minimum Wage. What Does it Mean?

By SBAM Approved Partner, AdvanceHRBack in 2013, President Barack Obama used his State of the Union address to call for raising the federal $7.25 minimum wage, which has been in place since 2010, to $9. …

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February 28, 2014

It’s not too late for small businesses to take advantage of personal property tax reform this year

If you are willing to go through your local Board of Review, you still have time to take advantage of a new exemption from the state’s personal property tax (PPT) even if you missed the …

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February 28, 2014

Need funding? Find out how to get more. Today on Business Next.

Today on Business Next, excerpts from a panel discussion at the ACE 14 conference recently held in Livonia. The panel covers how to fund your innovation with resources from Michigan. Listen Monday at 10-11 a.m. ET …

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February 26, 2014

Avoid these retirement planning mistakes. And, details of personal property tax reform. Today on Business Next.

Today on Business Next, southeast Michigan financial adviser Josh Alpert of Wealth Trac Financial discusses some common personal financial and retirement planning mistakes made by business owners. Also on today’s program, hear excerpts of a …

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February 25, 2014

SBAM supports personal property tax reform package

At a press conference today at the Small Business Association of Michigan’s headquarters in Lansing, SBAM and numerous other business and government groups announced support for legislation that would guarantee 100 percent reimbursement to local …

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February 25, 2014

Special Webinar: Intern In Michigan

Intern in Michigan is a free web-based matching technology that connects intern candidates with internship opportunities based on skills, interests and employer needs. Born out of the desire to address the disconnect between students and …

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February 24, 2014

Affordable Care Act Guidance – Determining Full-Time Employee Status

By Scott Lyon, SBAMRecently we had a few calls regarding the Employer Mandate, calculating penalties and counting employees.  We understand that the employer mandate and many other provisions of the Affordable Care Act are new …

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February 24, 2014

Employees More Active in Managing Their Health when Enrolled in HSA

By Kevin Marrs, SBAM Approved Partner ASEAccording to a survey conducted by Buck Consultants, a Xerox Company, employees who contributed to a Health Savings Account (HSA) were more active in managing their health.  In fact, …

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February 24, 2014

Discipline or Terminate?

By Anthony Kaylin, SBAM Approved Partner ASEHere are a few fun cases (for us, if not for the people involved) to challenge your command of HR law. Each was decided or in process of being …

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February 24, 2014

Learn how Michigan’s economy stacks up against other states. Insights today on Business Next

On Monday’s program you’ll hear excerpts of a presentation by Doug Rothwell, president and CEO of Business Leaders for Michigan, at the recent Michigan Economic Developers Association Capital Day conference. In the presentation, Rothwell notes …

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February 21, 2014

Gov. Snyder’s goals for turbocharging Michigan’s economy. Details today on Business Next.

Bill Rustem, director of strategy for Gov. Snyder, talks about the governor’s goals for economic development and the importance of place making in creating a desirable state in which people want to live and work. …

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February 19, 2014

Teamwork and finding strengths in others! Advice today on Business Next

Business consultant Tom Borg shares insights today on fostering teamwork, finding strengths in others and giving empowering compliments.Listen Wednesday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 3 p.m., 8 p.m. and 1 a.m.) at www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com. Downloadable podcast …

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February 17, 2014

The Secret Small Business History of the Presidents

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 …

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