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 …
Michael Rogers talks with Michigan author Brian Moran. He wrote a book called the 12 Week Year that promises to teach how you can get more done in 12 weeks than others do in 12 …
Businesses and individuals who rely on the IRS's standard mileage rates to calculate deductible vehicle expenses will see a slight decrease in the deduction next year. The cents-per-mile rate is based on the costs of …
Interview with Donna Hartney, a Ph.D. performance consultant and the author of a new book called The AHA! Handbook: How to spark the insights that will transform your life and career.Listen Friday at 10-11 a.m. …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner VeracityThe recent data breach at Target stores, where credit and debit card data for about 40 million customers was accessed, has banks and processors reemphasizing the all-important aspect of …
By Steven StraussMerry Christmas, happy holidays, Happy New Year, and all other appropriate greetings and huzzahs! It is that time of year when no one is working except your intrepid small business columnist. And it …
Michael talks with Dale Willerton, The Lease Coach. Dale is a Professional Lease Consultant, coach, recognized speaker and author of Negotiating Commercial Leases & Renewals For Dummies.Listen Monday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 3 …
Learn how to combat brain drain and attract top talent to your small business. Interview with journalist Joanne Cleaver, author of The Career Lattice. Listen Friday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 3 p.m., 8 …