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January 12, 2013

How to stay out of hot water with the IRS!

Tune in at 3pm (repeats at 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Noted small business advocate and retired CPA Paul Hense has timely advice on how to keep good financial records and reduce your chances of …

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January 10, 2013

Small Business Association of Michigan announces staff updates

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 …

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January 10, 2013

The state of training in organizations

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 …

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January 9, 2013

How to do a better job managing your small business in 2013.

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 …

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January 8, 2013

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 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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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