The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) has added two new people to its Lansing staff. Ken Root is the new Director of Membership. His duties will include overseeing all membership campaigns, being the liaison …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Cheryl Kuch The American Society of Training and Development (ASTD) has recently published its 2012 State of the Industry report. This annual report describes how organizations are managing …
Tune in at 3pm (repeat at 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Management consultant and trainer Tom Borg has great tips on how to set reachable goals for your small business in 2013, set training goals …
By Steven StraussLast week, I began my annual look at the Top Trends in Small Business. This week we get to the Top 5 and what is interesting about the overall list is that it …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRAn "employee morale" problem is more than a morale problem. Low employee morale can be at the root of such costly workplace problems as high turnover, lower productivity, inefficiency, …
Aired on Business Next: Small Business Association of Michigan President and CEO Rob Fowler discusses the gains that small business made in 2012 and the challenges facing entrepreneurship as we head into 2013.Segment OneSegment TwoSegment …
On Dec. 28th, the Internal Revenue Service offered two additional pieces of guidance that tie together various prior notices relating to minimum essential coverage, measuring employees and potential liabilities. Proposed Rule for Shared Responsibilities for Employer Regarding …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner Clark Hill PLC By Tracy A. Leahy On December 28, 2012, Gov. Rick Snyder signed into law the Internet Privacy Protection Act making Michigan the fourth state to prohibit access to …
By Steven StraussIf I asked you to guess what the biggest trends in small business will be in 2013, would you say:The improving economy, orSocial media, orAdvancements in technology?And I would say, “yes.” It is …
After a year of immense change in the payments industry, a trusted partnership with your processor has become even more important.Merchants must work alongside processors to tackle ongoing challenges while keeping pace with changes in …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. BurnsSince the 1980s, Michigan employers have always been encouraged to include a policy in their employee handbooks that clearly states they are at-will employers. ASE still …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRAs we move closer to winter, the IRS has announced that it is turning up the heat on small business operations. This isn't surprising in light of recent IRS …
Today on Business Next, a review of the small business legislative accomplishments of 2012 and a look forward at the challenges facing entrepreneurs in 2013. With Small Business Association of Michigan Director of Government Relations …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRThe typical, traditional interview and hiring process wastes time and often results in poor hires. And that results in unnecessary costs. The author of books on interviewing recommends a …
Article courtesy of NSBA, by David BurtonThe deadline for states to declare to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) whether they intend to run their own health insurance exchange passed last week …
Article courtesy of NSBA, by David BurtonRecently, NSBA President Todd McCracken testified before the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights regarding criminal background screening. He criticized the recent Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) “guidance” regarding criminal …
Article courtesy of NSBA, by Jody MilaneseOn Tuesday, House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) announced that the House will vote on Thursday on a tax-only measure to avert the fiscal cliff and keep rates low for …
Question: One of our goals is to get some publicity next year. We have a great business and a solid story to share, but so far, none of the reporters have responded to the press …