A specific provision of the Affordable Care Act that impacts ALL employers - regardless of size - takes effect October 1, 2013. The law states that all employers must provide each employee (both full-time and …
Employees' use of social media can create a lot of headaches for employers, or worse. It doesn't have to be that way. While you can't block every social media post that can potentially give your …
A new service launched today by the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) will help small employers comply with important Health Insurance Exchange notification requirements. Details on the new service can be found at http://tinyurl.com/SBAMACA.The …
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Michael Rogers talks with Bruce Kasanoff, author of SMART CUSTOMERS, STUPID COMPANIES: Why Only Intelligent Firms Will Thrive, and How to …
Employees respond positively to positive recognition. Assuming that statement is true, a question follows: Does positive recognition to employees have to cost a lot of money?Debra Sikanas, an expert in the field of employee recognition, …
By Steven StraussIt is time for the 4th annual Summertime Biz Quiz. This year, it's the TV edition!1. Who was the first winner ever of “The Apprentice”?A. Jeff GiloolyB. Bill RancicC. Dennis RodmanD. Jill Eickenberry2. …
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Bonnie Fahoome, director of operations for InsYght, talks about the Detroit "BizGrid", David Corrigan, President and COO of Corrigan Moving Systems, …
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Mark Clevey, manager of renewable energy programs for the MEDC Michigan Energy Office, talks about new options for small business energy savings …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Anthony Kaylin Maybe, but likely not—at least not in the matchmaking business.Starting with the fictional Dolly (“Hello Dolly”) Levi up to today’s Patti Stanger (Millionaire Matchmaker) and Melissa …
Tune in today at 3pm (repeat at 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Sales trainer and business coach Greg Coyne of Gerry Weinberg & Associates, Inc./Sandler Training, talks about dealing with difficult people, and how to …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRWhether an employee quits or is fired, there are several issues you need to understand. Read on to learn how to protect your company and how to conduct a …
According to federal statistics, there are an increasing number of employers being charged with discriminating against disabled employees and job applicants. In fact, the number of cases filed during 2012 was the highest since the …
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.July was Michigan Craft Beer Month. Michael Rogers talks with John Niedermaier, founder and brewmaster of Terra Firma Brewery in Traverse …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. BurnsTypically an organization takes the hit for violations under wage and hour law. But on rare occasions a court may hold that the “employer” is an …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner Midwest Transaction Group/Veracity.Question: I have heard a lot in the news lately about data breaches at businesses just like mine. How can I help protect myself and my customers?Answer: …
Tune in to Business Next today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.How do you share the unique story of your small business to news reporters, in social media outlets …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEPaying employees involves more than just issuing checks. You also need to keep accurate records on each employee for a specific amount of time. These records must include details, …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy George BrownAs you have sent out your emails in the past few weeks, chances are you have gotten a good number of kickbacks stating, “I will be out …