By Kristin Cifolelli, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASECan a computer algorithm be a better predictor of a successful hire than a manager’s decision based on work history and a job interview? That’s what many …
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEThe following are cases that were decided, or in process of being decided, before a court or agency (federal or state) that either affirmed an employee discipline …
Michael Rogers interviews Matt Tenney, author of Serve to Be Great: Leadership Lessons from a Prison, a Monastery, and a Boardroom.Listen Friday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 3 p.m., 8 p.m. and 1 a.m.) …
Small Business for Michigan today launched a public information campaign designed to remind the state’s citizens that the overhaul of Michigan’s business tax code has allowed small businesses to thrive and create jobs. “This communications …
Michael Rogers talks with Tony Merlo of SmarterPhones.net about the Heartbleed bug, the new Amazon smartphone, social media strategies and connected cars.Listen Wednesday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 3 p.m., 8 p.m. and 1 …
By Steven StraussRead Part 1Question: Steve, I know you used to practice law, so I am hoping you can help me. I went to get a loan for my business, and my personal credit showed …
Business coach and consultant Tom Borg talks about how to deal with change and how to assist your employees with adapting to change in your small business.Listen Monday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 3 …
For Immediate Release: April 18, 2014Contact Rob Fowler: 517-242-5180 A new 501(c)(4) nonprofit called Small Business for Michigan was launched today in Lansing. Small Business for Michigan supports public policies and …
Michael Rogers talks with Charlie Moret, head of the Michigan Pre-Seed Fund, which supports high-tech start-up companies as they near commercial viability by providing access to early-stage capital to accelerate company development. And from the …
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEAssume the following scenario: ABC Company has 200 full-time employees and 50 temporary employees supplied through a staffing company. Based on the calculations for employee coverage for …
The Affordable Care Act requires that health insurance carriers annually report medical loss ratio. In order to do so for 2014, BCBSM and BCN must know the average number of employees that full-insured groups had …
Michael Rogers profiles SBAM Leadership Council members Dr. Jeffrey Miller, owner of Miller Vein, and Sue Schweim Tellier, owner of JetCoSolutions.Listen Wednesday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 3 p.m., 8 p.m. and 1 a.m.) …
Written by: Scott Lyon, SBAM Senior Vice PresidentLate last week the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) opted to allow Michigan's insurers to continue some health insurance plans that are not compliant with …
By Steven StraussQuestion: Steve, I know you used to practice law, so I am hoping you can help me. I went to get a loan for my business, and my personal credit showed a lien …
Krista Moon, the founder of Moon Marketing in Saginaw, discusses techniques small business owners can use to generate more sales leads.Listen Friday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 3 p.m., 8 p.m. and 1 a.m.) …
Dyson Barnett, Vice President Sales Strategy for FanCONNECT, talks about why mobile marketing is important to small business.Listen Friday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 3 p.m., 8 p.m. and 1 a.m.) at MichiganBusinessNetwork.com. Downloadable …
Article courtesy of Section 125 Plan, FSA, HSA, and HRA AdministrationOn Monday, March 31, 2014, the House and Senate passed legislation that eliminates the maximum annual deductibles allowed for small employer group health plans (currently …
By Ben Cohen, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner Kushner & Co. Recent guidance in the form of a Memo from the IRS’ Office of the Chief Counsel from February 24, 2014, provided additional direction on the …