Sally Talberg, Commissioner for the Michigan Public Service Commission, talks about how the Commission is using Small Business Saturday to help highlight how the Commission can help small businesses deal with utility prices and service. …
The IRS has announced that there will be a one or two week delay in the start of the 2014 tax season (for 2013 returns), due to the recent 16-day government shutdown. This article explains …
If your business or non-profit organization accepts payments from a payment gateway or eCommerce site, you may be exposed to a new form of merchant account fraud called card testing. Unfortunately, there is no fail-safe …
On today’s program, USA Today business writer (and featured SBAM columnist) Steven Strauss talks about his new book “Planet Entrepreneur.” And, a profile of SBAM Leadership Council member Denny Duchene.Listen Monday at 10-11 a.m. ET …
Article courtesy of Blue Cross Blue Shield of MichiganThe Blues will continue effort to transition small groups and individuals to reform compliant plans instead of continuing non-compliant plans.Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue …
By Scott Lyon, Senior Vice PresidentEdited to add: Since the below article was initially published, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network issued a statement that the Blues will continue the effort …
Hear this week’s small business legislative update with SBAM’s Director of Government Relations Dave Jessup. Also, Nicole Meloche, president of Organik Consulting, discusses key things you need to know when planning your 2014 marketing budget.Listen …
Article and video courtesy of the Office of the GovernorLast year, Michigan's small businesses reportedly created more than 14,300 jobs in our state, and they remain an important part of our state's comeback. So what …
Set aside some time in the midst of the upcoming holiday bustle to examine the tax situation of your business. With a few maneuvers, you can reduce the amount of money your business owes for …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Kevin Marrs October and November bring two clear signs that the holidays are upon us: The wind blows a little colder (and, as we have seen this week, …
Sales trainer and business coach Greg Coyne of Gerry Weinberg & Associates Sandler Training discusses how to become a better negotiator.Listen Wednesday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 3 p.m., 8 p.m. and 1 a.m.) …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHREmployers, managers, and supervisors are pre-programmed to make hiring mistakes, said Lou Adler, author of "Hire With Your Head." The natural tendency is to decide on a candidate in …
Learn how to thrive and survive online. Advice from author and nationally-known social media expert Howard Reingold, keynote speaker at the recent Michigan Broadband Conference in East Lansing. Listen Monday 3-4 p.m. (replay at 8 …
At the Small Business Association of Michigan, we have promised to keep you up to date and informed on news regarding the Affordable Care Act and its impact on your business and your employees. Yesterday, …
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 …