By Kristin Cifolelli, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEHeads-up to employers: At the end of January a job candidate rejected by two employers filed a class action lawsuit against a background-checking vendor. Now he has …
Today on Business Next, excerpts from another outstanding panel discussion at the recent Detroit Policy Conference. A group of entrepreneurs discussed the resources available to support small businesses and help them overcome challenges and thrive …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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. …