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 …
Dyson Barnett, Vice President Sales Strategy for FanCONNECT, talks about why is mobile marketing important to small businesses, how can small businesses can use mobile marketing and offers some great examples of effective mobile marketing.Listen …
Great Lakes Entrepreneur’s Quest (GLEQ) announced a new development in its efforts to accelerate and leverage its 14-year history of providing services and support to entrepreneurs. GLEQ has merged with the Small Business …
SBAM and three of the state’s other leading business organizations today alerted Michigan small business owners to the Feb. 10 filing deadline for a new exemption from the state’s personal property tax (PPT). Lawmakers approved …
Keynote speaker and trainer Paul Artale offers practical suggestions on how busy entrepreneurs can devise the proper work/life balance. Also today, PNC Wealth Management Team Director Bill Jaconette presents insights from a PNC survey on …
Today we have part two of an interview with business consultant and business coach George Scott. He shares expert advice on key things to remember if you're considering putting your small business up for sale. …