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 …
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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
Employee choice in SHOP Exchange delayed
by Scott Lyon, Senior Vice PresidentLast month SBAM 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 …
April 8, 2013
SBAM launches online tool to help small businesses unravel complexities of Affordable Care Act
SBAM today launched Decision Point, an online tool that helps small business owners understand and take action on the various health insurance decisions mandated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). “Decision Point is a dynamic, …
April 8, 2013
Decision Tool Website
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) today launched Decision Point, an online tool that helps our insurance agents and their SBAM customers understand and take action on the various health insurance decisions mandated by …
April 5, 2013
Want to sell your business for the best price? Great advice today on Business Next.
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Tim Kuppler and Kathy Baker of AdviCoach have great tips and advice to help you determine if you are building a "sellable" …
April 4, 2013
Who makes a better leader, a man or a woman?
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Cheryl KuchAsk that question of the average person. You may get the response that women make better leaders because women are more naturally empathetic and nurturing while men …
April 3, 2013
Great marketing tips to help you grow your small business. Today on Business Next
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Michael Rogers talks with Cathey Armillas, author of The Unbreakable Rules of Marketing, 9 1/2 Ways to Get People to Love You. …
April 2, 2013
It’s not big brother. It’s only sensor technology.
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy George Brown Now that Yahoo has all their employees back in the office, Melissa Mayer must be wondering how she can improve their productivity even more. Her challenge …
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