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Free Google events next week

Google will be hosting three free "Michigan, Get Your Business Online" events next week in St. Joseph, Grand Rapids and Midland – following up on the previous "Get Your Business Online" events Google hosted (and …

April 23, 2013

Superhero wanted. See Twitter for qualifications

Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Eric BrownWhile LinkedIn and other networking platforms have become comparatively mainstream in job recruiting, an emerging trend may signal an important change in that process. Twitter, the social …

April 23, 2013

Cleaning up your credit

By Steven StraussQuestion: I own a one-person business. The business’ credit is my credit and vice versa. I have never incorporated, although I do have a business checking account. My problem is that I never …

April 19, 2013

How are film production entrepreneurs faring? Find out today on Business Next

Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Today on Business Next, film production entrepreneur Angeline D'Balentine talks about the rewards and challenges of being a small business owner …

April 18, 2013

Roll out your policy changes the right way

Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. BurnsASE has been writing and reviewing employee handbooks for many years now. Until recently, the policy environment was relatively stable and when policy changes became necessary …

April 17, 2013

Emergency preparedness. Learn more today on Business Next.

Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Is your small business prepared for a workplace emergency? Tips and advice from Steve Potter, founder of veteran-owned Patriot Services. Also today, …

April 17, 2013

New SBAM Entrepreneurship Score Card highlights upbeat progress in small business economy

For Immediate Release: April 17, 2013 Contact: Michael Rogers, VP Communications 517-267-2209 The Small Business Association of Michigan’s (SBAM) ninth annual Michigan Entrepreneurship Score Card (sbam.org/scorecard2013) reports very promising progress for both small businesses and …

April 16, 2013

New app and website keeps track of membership benefits

Have you ever bought something and later realized you could have paid less by using a membership discount you forgot you had? If you answered “yes,” you’re not alone. In a survey of members across …

April 15, 2013

How to close that deal! Today on Business Next

Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network. Christine Clifford talks about the small business lessons in her new book "Let's Close a Deal: Turn Contacts into Paying Customers for …

April 12, 2013

Employee Choice in SHOP Exchange Delayed

Last month we learned that a key feature of the Small Business Health Option (SHOP) Exchange – the ability for a small business to offer multiple plan options starting in 2014 - has been delayed. …

April 12, 2013

What do small business owners think about immigration issues? Find out today on Business Next.

Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) to the Michigan Business Network.Today on Business Next, the week's legislative update with Small Business Association of Michigan Director of Government Relations Dave Jessup, an …

April 11, 2013

Business catch-22

By Steven StraussQuestion: We are expanding our business into a new area and the only way to make it work is to nab a new, big client. The problem is, because this is a new …

April 10, 2013

How Michigan’s workforce development system is helping your small business get the workers you need. Today on Business Next!

Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network!Michael Rogers interviews Luann Dunsford, CEO of the Michigan Works! Association.

April 10, 2013

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