Today on Business Next, excerpts of the keynote address delivered by Lt. Gov. Brian Calley at the Michigan Broadband Conference. He talks about the bright potential for high tech job growth in the state. Also …
The Small Business Association of Michigan, in cooperation with chambers and associations throughout the state, is again participating in the 2014 Michigan Economic Outlook Survey. This is a statewide effort that will help us better …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Regina Bell, Guest ContributorHuman capital is a precious natural resource that companies, cities, and entire regions fiercely compete for. Business Leaders for Michigan has forecasted that the state’s …
Tech expert Tony Merlo, owner of SmarterPhones.net, has an update on the iPad Air, the Galaxy Gear watch, Chromebooks and augmented reality.Listen Wednesday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 3 p.m., 8 p.m. and 1 …
By Steven StraussQuestion: It seems to me that there are just some things that are out of our control in business. A client may leave for no reason, or a good reason, and I would …
Companies who have fewer than 50 FTE will see a change in the pricing methodology for the employees enrolled in their company sponsored health plan.The first invoice following your 2014 plan and premium renewal will …
As a result of new taxes and fees that will help fund the Affordable Care Act (ACA), you will see an increase in the total premium amount for your employer-sponsored insurance plan on your January …
Author and business coach Tim Kuppler talks about how to build the culture advantage in your small business.Listen Monday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 3 p.m., 8 p.m. and 1 a.m.) at Michigan Business …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHR Seasonal workers can give you a lifeline to survive crunch periods like the upcoming holidays. But it's wise to consider the implications carefully and not cut any corners …
Today on Business Next, small business management advice from best-selling sports and business author John U. Bacon. He was the keynote speaker at the recent Small Business Association of Michigan’s inaugural Leadership Council Summit. Listen …
By Steven StraussQuestion: I was wondering if you had any tips on how our business could be more entrepreneurial? We have been around for a long time, have about 25 employees, and so we are …
From the Michigan Restaurant Show 2013, an interview on fire safety with Robert Fradle of Fields Fire Protection; Mike Wenkel of the Michigan Potato Industry Commission talks about the small business-dominated potato-industry; interview with Rick …
Huntington Bank announced a unique microlending partnership with the state of Michigan and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). Thought to be the first program of its kind and a prototype for the nation, the …
SBAM President and CEO Rob Fowler has been named the winner of the 2013 Stephen J. Gools Award for Social Change sponsored by AARP Michigan.The award is given annually to the individual, couple, group or …
Business consultant Tom Borg talks about how to reach your clients, manage customer impressions, create fusion partnering, the importance of having good professional partners and how to run a mastermind group. Also today, what small …
A new survey looks at how employers are setting their salary budgets for 2014. Based on survey results, it appears that most employers expect to hand out raises similar to those given in 2013. In …
Today on Business Next, more excerpts of a presentation that Gov. Snyder made at the recent Small Business Association of Michigan’s first annual Leadership Council Summit. He talked with the nearly 100 entrepreneurs in attendance …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Joe DeSantisReportedly, the corporate culture at Amazon empowers individual employees and brutalizes them at the same time, all by design.Brad Stone is a biographer of Jeff Bezos, Amazon’s …