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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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December 14, 2012

Mission, culture, employee commitment: lessons of small business success from a “Cool Place to Work in Michigan.”

Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Michael Rogers talks today with Lisa Valley-Smith, CEO of Airfoil PR, talks about why her small business was named to the Crain’s …

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December 13, 2012

Support pours in for Lansing hot dog vendor

Article republished from MIRS Capitol CapsuleAt first, Lorilea Zabadal was just bothered by news that downtown hot dog vendor Clint Tarver's catering equipment was destroyed during Tuesday's Capitol protests over the Right to Work law. …

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December 13, 2012

SBAM applauds passage of monumental Freedom to Work legislation

Gov. Snyder and the Legislature have again helped make Michigan more competitive for jobs by approving legislation that allows workers the freedom to decide whether or not to join a union. “We believe that the …

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December 13, 2012

Summary of Benefits and Coverage

According to new regulations of the PPACA, a Summary of Benefits & Coverage must be provided to employers and individuals “when shopping for coverage, enrolling in coverage, at each new plan year, and within seven …

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December 12, 2012

Helping to get customers for entertainment-oriented small businesses. Today on Business Next!

Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm or 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Today on Business Next, Michael Rogers talks with Bob Yelvington, operator/owner of LansingNightOut.com, about the intersection between entertainment, promotion and small …

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December 11, 2012

Affordable Care Act – 2013 requirements and changes

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 …

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December 11, 2012

The latest word on the Health Insurance Exchange – employer notification

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 …

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December 7, 2012

UI reform deal recognized nationally

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 …

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December 7, 2012

Michigan takes giant step toward becoming Right to Work state

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 …

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December 7, 2012

Hear how an innovative small business won $10,000 on the Food Network!

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 …

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December 6, 2012

Action Alert: Tell your legislators you support Right to Work

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 …

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December 6, 2012

Fiscal cliff talks at a standstill

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 …

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December 5, 2012

Innovative food industry small business owners share their stories of entrepreneurial success! Today on Business Next

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 …

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December 4, 2012

Nepotism: Treating related employees fairly

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 …

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