What you need to know about Flexible Spending Account contribution limits, itemized deductions, the Medicare tax rate increase and newly required Summary of Benefits and Coverage.Flexible Spending Account (FSA) ContributionIn 2013, Section 125 flexible spending …
By Scott Lyon, Senior Vice PresidentStatus: The Michigan Legislature failed in its effort to establish a State-Based Exchange for Michigan, leaving just two options:State Federal Partnership ExchangeFederally Facilitated ExchangeGov. Snyder has now pointed his staff …
The Michigan Finance Authority won The Bond Buyer's 11th annual Deal of the Year award Wednesday night for its multi-billion refinancing of Michigan's federal unemployment insurance loan."This was a transaction that was big, precedent setting …
The Michigan House and Senate Thursday moved three bills giving workers greater freedom to opt out of unions. The package of bills includes both public and private unions, and only exempts police and fire workers …
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Michael Rogers talks with Heather Rousseau, who with her husband Adam owns SugarHigh Bakery in Frankenmuth. In November they won $10,000 on …
Michigan, as evidenced by the recent growth of small business jobs in the state, has begun its economic recovery. Since January 1st of this year, small businesses have filled over 13,000 jobs. The Small Business …
Article courtesy of NSBALate last week, President Barack Obama unveiled his proposal to avert the looming fiscal cliff at the end of the year, which was immediately rejected by House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) and …
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.From the Great Lakes Expo Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market meeting in Grand Rapids, Michael Rogers talks with Cary Dillman, owner …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHREmploying relatives and individuals who are related or romantically involved can create some difficult situations for the employer, and for co-workers. To avoid these difficult situations, some employers adopt …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner Midwest Transaction GroupTraffic is picking up for businesses now that the holiday season is in full swing. In the coming weeks, it is as important as ever to safeguard …
If you launched an innovative new product or service in the past three years, you’re eligible to enter the Innovation Awards contest, a part of Michigan Celebrates Small Business.Get the one-page entry form here. It’s …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Kevin Marrs We have all seen the devastating images of the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Most of us can recall other similar natural (or man-made) disasters that have …
Tune in at 10am (replays at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Today on Business Next, Tom Borg, owner of Tom Borg Consulting, talks about how entrepreneurs can evaluate risk, make productive hiring decisions, …
Article courtesy of NSBABy Molly BroganYesterday, a number of the National Small Business Association's executive committee members - including representatives from the Small Business Association of Michigan - and leadership participated in various activities on …
We need your input. Please take a few minutes to click this link and take this very important outlook survey.The Small Business Association of Michigan is participating in the first Michigan 2013 Economic Outlook Survey. …
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM), Public Sector Consultants (PSC) and the Michigan Fitness Foundation (MFF) on Dec. 5 at 12:30 p.m. at the State Capitol will kick-off the 16-week “Worksite Wellness Challenge.” The …
The cost of health care has been escalating in Michigan for years and has become the single biggest impediment for small businesses seeking to provide health insurance for their employees. As we brace for the …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy George Brown When I worked for a certain grocery store chain, we had a challenging employee policy. Challenging, that is, until they got the hang of it. The …