With many of our members being insured by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) it is important to the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) that BCBSM remains competitive. The timing is right for …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. Burns As part of the fallout from the sex scandal involving Detroit Police Chief Godbee, the city announced this week that Mayor Dave Bing has directed …
Listen on the Michigan Business Network.Sharlan Douglas, president of Douglas Communications Group in Royal Oak, explains what the campaign season and presidential debates can tell small business owners about doing effective media interviews. And, how …
Article courtesy of Steven StraussQuestion: I know how important it is to protect my reputation in the “real” world, but I recently found out just how important it is to do it in the virtual …
Tune in to the Michigan Business Network.Michigan’s local libraries have been turning themselves into resource centers for small business owners and would be-entrepreneurs. Michael interviews Nicolet Sosulski, director of the Portage District Library; Karen Bitterle, …
Tune in on Business Next!Is your small firm interested in getting some financial assistance to conduct a research project? If so, you may be eligible to participate in the Small Company Innovation Program. Michael Rogers …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. Burns The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued another decision (the second this year) addressing the case of an employee disciplined for posting negative information …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Joe DeSantis Michigan’s HR practitioners will not find the term “Family Responsibilities” in either Title VII or Elliott-Larsen as a new protected category under either law—at least not …
Tune in on the Michigan Business Network.Reporting from the West Michigan Corporate Social Responsibility Conference, Michael Rogers interviews Jeff Terry, Corporate Citizenship Lead for Amway; Tom Guyer, environmental sustainability manager for Trendway; Bonnie Nawara, executive …
SBAM and other members of the business community today criticized Jennifer Granholm’s announced support of Proposal 2. As Governor, Jennifer Granholm presided over one of the worst economies in Michigan. Under Granholm’s time as Governor, …
SBAM is participating in the Michigan 2013 Economic Outlook Survey, a flagship report that will be issued the first week of January. The report will present perceptions of Michigan as a business-friendly state by business, …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRWhen it comes to social media, employers face a variety of land mines. To protect themselves, they are advised to have a policy covering social media but the factors …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy George Brown The term "contingent work" was coined in 1985 by Audrey Freedman to describe "conditional and transitory employment arrangements as initiated by a need for labor—usually because …
Tune in to the Michigan Business Network.Friday on Business Next, Rep. Nancy Jenkins of Lenawee County talks about small business growth and expansion in her district. Also on today’s show, Dave Adams, CEO of the …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Anthony Kaylin The fast answer is “likely.” Beginning in 2014, large employers—i.e., those with at least 50 full-time employees working at least 30 hours weekly or 130 hours …
Tension and conflict at work can lead to stressed-out employees. And these anxious employees can add to costs and drain profits. Occasionally, an employee stressed at work will file a workers' compensation claim and win. …
SBAM is conducting a roundtable meeting with Rep. Matt Huuki and local small business owners on Thurs., Oct. 4, 11:30 am to 1 pm at the Rock House Grill and Pub, 915 Razorback Drive in …
On May 2, 2013 the Michigan Celebrates Small Business awards will put the spotlight on Michigan's successful companies. Here are the award categories, and how to nominate a company. Michigan 50 Companies to Watch …