Biggest business trends in 2013 – part two
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 …
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January 8, 2013
January 7, 2013
Low employee morale has high costs
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, …
January 7, 2013
SBAM’s Rob Fowler predicts the challenges facing small business in 2013.
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 …
January 4, 2013
Employer Mandate / Shared Responsibility – FAQs
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 …
January 4, 2013
Michigan prohibits employer access to social media and other personal Internet accounts
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 …
January 3, 2013
Biggest business trends in 2013
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 …
January 3, 2013
Hot topics in credit card processing for 2013
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 …
December 27, 2012
Michigan court rulings emphasize good employee handbook crafting
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 …
December 26, 2012
Who are the latest IRS audit targets?
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 …
December 21, 2012
A review of the small business legislative accomplishments of 2012 and a look forward at the challenges facing entrepreneurs in 2013. Today on Business Next!
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 …
December 21, 2012
Hands-on interview means profitable hiring
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 …
December 20, 2012
Majority of states opt for federal health exchanges
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 …
December 20, 2012
NSBA testifies on criminal background screening
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 …
December 20, 2012
Fiscal cliff update: House vote on “Plan B” expected
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 …
December 19, 2012
Steven Strauss: Public Relations
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 …
December 19, 2012
What are the economic prospects for small businesses in 2013? Find out today on Business Next.
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Michael Rogers talks about small business economic prospects for 2013 with economist Charles Ballard of Michigan State University. Also on today’s …
December 18, 2012
ACA: Control group and the 50 employee count
By Scott Lyon, Senior Vice PresidentIs your company part of a control group? Knowing the answer to this question is important in determining the number of employees for the Affordable Care Act and its impact …
December 18, 2012
ACA: What is the exclusion for seasonal employees?
An employer will not be treated as having 50 full time employees if: The employer's workforce exceeds 50 full-time employees for 120 days or less during the calendar year, andThe employees in excess of 50 …
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