By George Brown, SBAM Approved Partner ASEThe frigid temperatures of 2014 are an apt metaphor for the labor market that recent college grads are facing—very chilly. This is not a new story; nor is it …
By Steven StraussQ: Hey Steve: I attended part of a webinar you gave but I had to leave when it got to the branding discussion, which bummed me out because that is what I really …
Business consultant and business coach George Scott has expert advice on key things to remember if you're considering putting your small business up for sale. Listen today for Part One of the interview with George …
Michael Rogers talks with veteran marketing Perry Ballard, owner of Manage Perceived Value.Listen Wednesday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 3 p.m., 8 p.m. and 1 a.m.) atwww.michiganbusinessnetwork.com. Downloadable podcast versions of previous shows available …
Michael Rogers talks with Tony Merlo, owners of Smarterphones.net and a member of SBAM’s Leadership Council about new cell phone contracts and costs, recycling old cell phones, strategies for interacting with the smartphone universe, good …
By Anthony Kaylin SBAM Approved Partner, ASEAs we walk into 2014 the question we have to ask is “What are the hot button issues of the new year?” With limited resources and expanded responsibilities, HR …
By: Joe DeSantis SBAM Approved Partner ASELast week a bipartisan group of legislators in Michigan’s House of Representatives introduced two bills designed to make it less risky for employers to hire former prisoners.On January 9, …
By: Kristin Cifolelli, SBAM Approved Partner ASELast week, we ran an article summarizing the numerous key dates and provisions of the Affordable Care Act that will take effect in January 2014. This follow-up article looks …
Bill Adams, senior international economist for PNC bank, talks about what’s going on in global markets and how those prospects might affect your small business prosperity in 2014. Listen Friday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay …
By Scott Lyon, Senior Vice PresidentEarlier this week the Department of Health and Human Services issued its third issue brief regarding national and state level enrollment related information for the Health Insurance Marketplace. This information …
Posted By: Ben Cohen SBAM Approved Partner Kushner & CompanyWith the delay of the Employer Mandate in PPACA until January 1, 2015, many employers set aside their plans to track the hours of their variable …
Michael Rogers talks with business coach Tim Kuppler of AdviCoach and Bill and Linda Kleist from Identity Graphic Design. Update: Kuppler's new e-book “Build the Culture Advantage, Deliver Sustainable Performance with Clarity and Speed” is …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy: Kristin CifolelliIt is hard to believe that it has been almost fours year since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law in March 2010. If you follow …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy: Anthony KaylinCapitalism in its purest form, as in new business start-ups, is cold. The anticipation of big rewards later on lowers employees’ expectations for pay and benefits initially. …
By: Steven StraussOne of the best things about being in business today (or worst, I suppose, depending upon your point of view) is that it is always changing; not only do you need to be …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. Burns For many years now Michigan courts have generally upheld an employer’s at-will policies. Still, plaintiffs continue to bring expensive wrongful discharge lawsuits, generally arguing that …
Today on Business Next, learn how your small business can apply for the Michigan Fitness Foundation’s Health Workplace Award (entries due Jan. 10.) Also on today’s show, fringe marketing, prospect management and other small business …
Nearly every workplace injury has a definable, preventable cause. This means workplace injuries don't result from "accidents." Nearly every workplace injury has a preventable cause. For tips to prevent accidents, continue reading.There is almost no …