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 …
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 …
Segment one: SBAM’s health insurance expert Scott Lyon talks about the results of a new SBAM survey of small business owners reveals deep skepticism about the value federal health care reform.Segment two: SBAM’s health insurance …
(Marketing perspectives for small business owners. Contributed by Perry Ballard, owner of Manage Perceived Value and a past chair of SBAM's Strategic Communications Advisory Committee) As in your business, my marketing communications firm was a blend …
As the nation awaits the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision later this month on the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), an email survey of small business owners by SBAM finds widespread …
Question: Mr. Strauss – I have an idea for a product that will revolutionize the food industry. My question for you is how do I go about protecting this idea and making sure no one …
Bill Seklar, president and CEO of the Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan, talks about how his association (a small business!) has been successfully utilizing social media to expand their customer base, and how those lessons …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Anthony Kaylin ASE previously reported on the National Labor Relations Board General Counsel’s previous memos on what are appropriate and inappropriate policy statements with respect to social media. …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRWhat does it take to create a workplace in which employees work hard, productively and enjoy their jobs? The Gallup Organization has been studying the question for years. Read …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Suneetha Giridhar, PHRIn the great arc of human existence, events always combine with technology to change peoples’ lives. In turn, they push lawmakers to draft new legislation that …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRHere's a common situation for the family of a small business owner: The family's teenage child is looking for a job for the summer and in the afternoons after …
There’s a new state culture that supports small business growth and entrepreneurship. Michael Rogers talks with MEDC President and CEO Mike Finney about how the culture change came about. Also on Wednesday's program, Dave Haviland …
Health insurance cost problems are not going away(by Scott Lyon, SBAM health insurance expert)The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) was signed into law on March 23 by President Obama. Today, the question turns …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRIf you think an employee may be stealing from the company, there's a good chance you are right. But is a polygraph test the best way to establish the …
Business Next host Michael Rogers talks with Eric Frederick of Connect Michigan about their survey that shows small businesses make more money if they utilize broadband. Also on Monday's show, Murdick’s Fudge of Mackinac Island …
With last week being Small Business Week and all, I have to say that this is, without a doubt, the greatest time ever – and I mean ever in the entire course of human history …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner Clark Hill PLCThe H-1B is a frequently utilized temporary work visa for professional positions. For more information on the H-1B visa, see the Clark Hill website. Individuals who hold …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Joe DeSantis Michigan seems assured of soon joining 23 other states in instituting a Work Sharing program. “Work Sharing” is the generic term for a program designed to …