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 …
Tune in today at 10am (replays at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network. From the Michigan Economic Developers Association “Creating a Talent-Driven Economy” program in Lansing, George Erickcek of the W.E. Upjohn Institute …
As 2012 is quickly coming to an end, it is a good time for employers and plan sponsors to take note of the numerous requirements under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ("PPACA"). Below …
The Small Business Association of Michigan, along with five other of the state's leading advocate organizations representing Michigan job providers, joined together to oppose efforts to increase health insurance costs for Michigan businesses and consumers …
Monday on Business Next, Michael Rogers talks with small businesses named to the Crain’s Detroit Business list of “Cool Places to Work in Michigan.” Plus, reports from the Search Marketing Workshop 2012.
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRQuestion: We have a few employees who are getting dissatisfied because they aren't getting pay raises this year. Frankly, if we give these people raises we'll have to raise …
Article courtesy of NSBABy David BurtonUnfortunately, operating a business in America today involves navigating a legal minefield. Unexpected legal liability or expensive litigation can ensnare businesses that do know the law. And the law can …
Noted economist Gary Wolfram, Ph. D, of Hillsdale College, today released a landmark study showing a 1980 law that taxes Michigan businesses to subsidize Medigap actually raises production costs, doesn’t expand healthcare access and benefits …
Question: I was wondering if you could help me increase my cash flow? My business makes a fine profit every year, but the bulk of our sales come during Christmas and summer. The rest of …