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 …
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network!Michael Rogers learns about the Blue Cross legislation being debated by lawmakers when he gets the week’s legislative update from Small Business …
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Michael Rogers talks to representatives of companies selected by Crain’s Detroit Business as a “Cool Place to Work in Michigan”: Marc …
The Small Business Association of Michigan’s (SBAM) latest November 2012 Small Business Barometer survey of over 1,000 small business owners finds the entrepreneurial economy basically in a static position compared to the June 2012 survey. …
This November 24th is Small Business Saturday®, a day to celebrate and support the local small businesses that boost the economy and invigorate neighborhoods across Michigan.The Small Business Association of Michigan is proud to support …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Eric Brown As Hurricane Sandy tore through the east coast flooding streets, burning homes and knocking out power, many companies were forced to shut down their operations. As …
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Crain’s Detroit Business recently honored a number of small businesses as “Cool Places to Work in Michigan.” Michael Rogers interviews Chief Operating …
Webinar presented by SBAM Approved Partner Clark Hill PLCCorrectly identifying and administering FMLA can be challenging for employers. This interactive free webinar will review the more difficult aspects of administering FMLA, such as employee eligibility, …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Anthony Kaylin The National Labor Relations Board seemed to be backing down recently from its initial attacks on “at-will” employment clauses. But, at second blush, maybe not ...The …
If you’ve been thinking of entering your innovative product or service in the Innovation Awards contest, don’t delay! The entry deadline has been extended to Nov. 16 for the Innovation Awards and the other Michigan …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. BurnsThe Michigan Workers' Compensation Act (WDCA) has consistently protected employees from discipline or discharge for filing a WDCA claim due to a work-related injury. A recent …
Tune in at 10am today (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.From the Making It In Michigan conference in Lansing, Michael Rogers talks with food entrepreneur Nada Dionne of Nada Problem Family …
Article courtesy of COSEAs the 2012 election comes to a close, lawmakers will return to Capitol Hill to deal with potential tax increases and automatic spending cuts. If Congress does not tackle these issues by …
Article courtesy of COSEAs the 2012 election comes to a close, lawmakers will return to Capitol Hill to deal with potential tax increases and automatic spending cuts. If Congress does not tackle these issues by …
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Michael Rogers talks with Small Business Association of Michigan President and CEO Rob Fowler about the impact that small business had …