Steven Strauss: CGI
Question: When I watch these so-called “civil servants” in Washington talk about the economy and creating jobs and whose fault it is and so on, I am reminded of that old joke – everybody talks …
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June 25, 2012
June 23, 2012
Clark Hill PLC presenting webinar on employee substance abuse
On Wednesday, June 27th SBAM Approved Partner Clark Hill PLC will present a webinar Compliance Challenges with Employee Substance Abuse. The webinar will air from 9:00am - 10:00am EST.Participate, and you will learn how to …
June 22, 2012
SBAM part of coalition that files challenge to radical proposed rewrite of State Constitution
Citizens Protecting Michigan’s Constitution (CPMC), a diverse group of job creators, taxpayers and organizations on June 21 asked Secretary of State Ruth Johnson to reject the petition filed last week by Lansing special interests to …
June 22, 2012
When does it makes sense to accept credit card payments? Today on the free Business Next audio seminar
Michael Rogers talks with merchant processing expert Charlie Creamer, president of Midwest Transaction Group, about when it makes sense for small business owners to accept a credit card payment, a new federal rule that permits …
June 21, 2012
SBAM honors legislative leader, introduces new officers and board members at 43rd SBAM Annual Meeting in Lansing
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) at its June 21 annual meeting and networking luncheon presented its Legislator of the Year award to Rep. Jeff Farrington. “Representative Farrington is yet another example of a …
June 21, 2012
Michigan residents understand vital role of entrepreneurs
Almost nine in 10 Michigan residents view entrepreneurship as a critical piece of the state’s economic future, and most believe children should be learning about it as a career option by middle school, a statewide …
June 20, 2012
SBAM opposes 25 percent Renewable Energy Constitutional Mandate
SBAM strongly opposes the proposed ballot initiative mandating that Michigan energy providers produce at least 25 percent of their electricity from renewable sources by 2025, association officials announced today. The proposal would lock the 25 percent …
June 20, 2012
Gov. Snyder talks about the virtues of economic gardening. Today on Business Next!
Hear excerpts of Gov. Snyder’s keynote address and question and answer session at the National Economic Gardening Conference held recently in Grand Rapids. Gov. Snyder talks about the comeback of Michigan being based on nurturing existing …
June 18, 2012
Hot new social media tips for small business owners. Monday on Business Next!
Michael Rogers talks with Sharlan Douglas, president of the Douglas Communications Group, and gets state-of-the-art advice on how small business owners can tap into the tools of social media to grow their sales and business …
June 18, 2012
Steven Strauss: Lessons that stand the test of time
A couple of months ago, my son-in-law came over with a scruffy and tattered old book in his hand. “Hey Steve,” he said, “I found this book at a garage sale and thought you might …
June 15, 2012
Entrepreneurial insights from the National Economic Gardening Conference in Grand Rapids. Friday on Business Next!
Reporting from the National Economic Gardening Conference in Grand Rapids, Michael Rogers talks with Mark Lange, executive director of the Edward Lowe Foundation; Gerald Moore, district director for the U.S. Small Business Administration/Michigan; Carl Erickson, …
June 13, 2012
Overtime is no simple matter
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRThe federal rules governing overtime seem to grow more complicated every year. To know who is entitled to overtime pay and who is exempt from it under federal wage …
June 13, 2012
Must an employer accommodate an employee’s commute under the ADA?
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Anthony Kaylin Regan began working for a Michigan automotive supplier in May 2005 as a temporary contract worker in the position of Prototype Seat Builder at the company’s …
June 13, 2012
Key financial factors you must understand if you are going to be a successful entrepreneur. Today on Business Next!
Segment one: Chris Moersch, one of the owners of The Round Barn Winery, Brewery & Distillery, talks about the small business promotional aspects of the June 16 Lake Michigan Shore Wine Festival in Bridgeman. Segment …
June 12, 2012
Merchants allowed to set credit card minimum
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner Midwest Transaction Group (MTG)The Federal Government is giving merchants the green-light on a way to potentially control some of their processing expenses by allowing them to set a minimum …
June 12, 2012
Motivation secret: Give employees more control
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRCreate a win-win for both employees and your workplace leaders by helping both take more control in reducing stress in the workplace. Taking small measures to help reduce stress …
June 12, 2012
Summary of Benefits & Coverage
There has been some recent confusion as to the difference between a Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) and a Summary Plan Description (SPD). Both are required by law and relate to a company's group health insurance …
June 12, 2012
Positive Guidance on $2,500 Health FSA Cap
by Ben Cohen, Practice Leader – Health and Welfare BenefitsKushner & Company The IRS recently issued Notice 2012-40 to clarify how the upcoming cap on employee salary deferrals to a health FSA will work. The guidance is very welcome, and …
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