From WSJ.com, by By Sarah E. NeedlemanDonna Baker of Adrian, Mich., owns an accounting firm, payroll company and retail store. Her husband, Kim, is the sixth generation owner of a dairy farm.While the four businesses …
From the recent Making it in Michigan Conference in East Lansing, excerpts of a presentation by Tim McIntyre, vice president communications for Domino’s Pizza. He talks about the small business roots of Domino’s and their …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Kristin CifolelliA recent Gallup 2013 study reported that 7 out of 10 workers in America are either actively disengaged or not engaged in their work. Jack Zenger, CEO …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Cheryl KuchAccording to a recent Society of Human Resource Managers (SHRM) study, about 34 percent of employers allow casual dress every day. SHRM added that “some people come …
Advice on how small business owners can harness the power of public relations to boost the visibility of their enterprise. Michael Rogers interviews Nick Winkler, author of "Break Out of PR Prison: Make & Measure …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy George BrownA recently re-released study conducted by Carnegie Mellon University researchers’ claims evidence that the information one shares in online social networks could be used to discriminate against …
Michael Rogers talks competitive intelligence and corporate innovation with Bill DeGenaro, the featured speaker at the Dec. 4 Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals meeting in Midland.Listen Monday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 3 p.m., …
By Steven StraussThis being Thanksgiving week, we are reminded that as small business owners, we especially have much to be thankful for:Our families: Of course at the Thanksgiving table when everyone shares what they are …
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, …