House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) updated his road funding proposal Thursday morning, still without raising revenue, but this time using $3.1 billion instead of $2.7 billion.
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
On Monday, January 13th, 2025, Governor Whitmer signed HB 5100 and HB 5101 into law, which create a Research and Development (R&D) tax credit in Michigan. SBAM supported these bipartisan bills and contributed to their …
On average, businesses paid $1.5 million to recover from a ransomware attack and it took, on average, one month to fully recover.
As we enter a new year and as should be done at least once a year, HR professionals should be reviewing their employee handbooks and policies to ensure they remain up to date and legally …
Effective decision-making is one of the most crucial skills for leaders.
January is National Mentoring Month and a perfect time to dive into the topic of mentorship.
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Elite SBAM member Karen Scarpino, owner and CEO of Green Giftz by Promotional Impact.
There are a lot of things an organization should take into consideration before hiring a remote employee or allowing an employee to work remotely in other states.
Among their earliest bills introduced this year, Senate Democrats are resurrecting the proposal penalizing businesses for improperly treating an employee as an "independent contractor," setting up fines and charges for not paying wages and benefits.
One full committee room, two overflow rooms and 50 requests to testify set the scene for the first meeting of the House Select Committee on Protecting Employees and Small Businesses, which took testimony on HB 4001 and HB …
When key employees are preparing to retire, it's important to take proactive steps to ensure a smooth transition, minimize disruptions, and maintain the continuity of the business.
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
The Internal Revenue Service announced that the optional standard mileage rate for automobiles driven for business will increase by 3 cents in 2025.
Prepare for the future of workforce management. Explore the key challenges faced by managers in the era of remote work and AI integration.
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with SBAM Elite Member Vladimir Gendelman, founder and CEO of Company Folders, Inc.
Stay up to date with the latest drug testing guidelines for 2025; upcoming changes and impact on background and drug screening procedures.
Michigan’s small businesses are facing tremendous uncertainty due to expansive paid sick leave requirements that will go into effect February 21, 2025.