Listen on Michigan Business Network.The state legislature this past week took up several health care-related issues. SBAM’s Director of Government Relations Dave Jessup has an update. And, Gov. Snyder’s plan to make Blue Cross Blue …
The Michigan Legislature, over the past two years, has enacted unprecedented reforms geared toward unleashing the power of small businesses to grow and create jobs. From comprehensive business tax reform to eliminating regulatory red tape, …
Listen on the Michigan Business Network.Friday on Business Next, Michael Rogers interviews State Representative Ray Franz to gain some insights on small business job growth and prosperity in northwest Michigan and talks with State Representative …
Small businesses encouraged that this legislation will drive Michigan toward a level playing field for BCBSM, commercial insurers and HMOs. SBAM told the Senate Insurance Committee today in Lansing that the organization supports Gov. Snyder’s …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner Clark Hill PLC By Stephanie L. Hicks Michigan income tax treatment of retirement plan benefits changed in 2012, and as a result, many recipients' retirement plan benefits became subject to Michigan …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Gary KlotzOn September 19, the federal Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (MMMA) “does not regulate private employment” and, accordingly, does not …
Listen on the Michigan Business Network.Today on Business Next, Michael Rogers talks with business consultant Tom Borg about how to craft an effective phone message-on-hold; suggestions on hiring standards and improving the employment process; and …
Article courtesy of Steven StraussCrowdfunding has been a popular subject of conversation among entrepreneurs lately, and with good reason. It opens up exciting new opportunities for financing your latest endeavor. In addition, the recently passed …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRAnnual employee reviews sometimes get a bad rap. They can be time-consuming, distracting, and may require supervisors to confront problems they would rather avoid. But if handled properly, annual …
Article courtesy of Steven StraussIs print advertising really dead?Of course Internet advertising is all the rage for small business and the self-employed these days, and for good reason – it works and is very cost …
Listen on the Michigan Business NetworkShow host Michael Rogers talks about small business conditions in western Washtenaw County with State Representative Mark Ouimet.Also today: April Clobes, Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer for the Michigan State …
Question: I am in the fast food business, which is a very competitive industry. I have tried all sorts of tricks to try and keep up with the competition but it is so very hard, …
Listen on the Michigan Business Network.Friday on Business Next, Michael interviews Todd McCracken, president of the National Small Business Association, to get more information and insights about the association’s 2012 mid-year economic survey of small …
By Tom BorgHave you ever noticed how laughter can make for a more productive and healthy business or organization? It seems that when people are able to laugh with each other, they are happier, and …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. Burns At a recent ASE Roundtable on responding to difficult employees, the discussion turned to employees who know just how far to take absenteeism and avoid …
A number of critical questions will be put to the voters on this November’s ballot. The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) has been carefully evaluating these issues relative to how they will impact small …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Anthony KaylinSalary increases are not likely to top three percent for most employers this year.In times of low inflation such as the present, three percent actually represents real growth. …
From the annual Farmers Market at the Capitol event in downtown Lansing, Michael Rogers talks with small business food industry entrepreneurs Pennie Tomac, owner of Tomac Pumpkin Patch of Chesaning; Suzanne Francis, owner of Country …