Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner MTGIt's easy to understand why consumers like gift cards; they’re personal, thoughtful gifts that aren’t invasive, and recipients can use the cards on what they want when they want …
By Steven StraussQuestion: My son is going to start his own business. One thing I know is that he will need a website and I would like to pay for that. Can you tell me …
by Mark PardeeWhat would you do if you walked in the door of your business tomorrow morning and all of your important business data was gone? Your accounts receivables, customer records, inventory records, new orders …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner Clark Hill PLCby Kristi R. Gauthier and Stephanie L. Hicks The employer shared responsibility provisions under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ("PPACA") take effect on January 1, 2014. …
There's a lot of concern these days about overtime pay. New questions arise every day. Here are some points that employers need to be aware of in order to stay in compliance. Just when you …
by Tom Borg ©2013In the last few months, much has been said about the top 100 coolest places to work. As Crain’s Detroit reported, the different types of perks regarding flex hours, health club memberships, …
Scott Lyon, Senior Vice PresidentSmall Business Association of MichiganHearing this was a surprise to me, but it must be true. Along with fellow SBAM staff members Dave Jessup and Mike Marzano and a handful of …
by Rob Fowler, President and CEOThe Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) supports the broadening of eligibility criteria to participate in the Medicaid program so that people under 138 percent of the poverty level can …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Anthony KaylinWage and Hour cases have been pursued very aggressively by the federal government over the past few years.NERA Economic Consulting’s “Trends in Wage and Hour Settlements” analyzes …
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Today on Business Next, the new University of Michigan I-Corps program helps entrepreneurs bring tech products to market. Interview with I Corps …
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Today on Business Next, this week's small business legislative update with SBAM's Director of Government Relations Dave Jessup, how to build online …
“This Week in Small Business” with Michael Rogers and Chris Holman streams today at 11 a.m., 4 p.m., 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. Friday on the Michigan Business Network. Chris is a well-known small business …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. Burns A report came out last week that some resident deans at Harvard University were outraged to find that Harvard administration had gone through the emails …
Rob Fowler, president of the Small Business Association of Michigan urges the Michigan legislature to pass the Michigan Medicaid Expansion now.
March is here and it can only mean one thing: the NCAA Basketball Tournaments. This Thursday, March 21st is the first full day of the men’s tournament and this Saturday, March 23rd the women’s. With …
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Today on Business Next, free and inexpensive ways for small retailers to holdonto their hard-earned profits through crime and loss prevention. Interview …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRMore than one-third of adults in the United States are obese, says one health-related government agency. That means, if you are in business long enough, there's a good chance …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRWhen it comes to filling out W-4 forms, employees don't always take the task seriously. Sometimes, they simply write "exempt" on their W-4s or claim a false high number …