Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Gary KlotzThe following is the first of a two-part series that identifies issues non-unionized employers who want to stay non-unionized should concern themselves with regarding Right-to-Work.As everyone knows, …
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.From the Michigan Brewer's Guild Winter Conference in Kalamazoo, Michael Rogers talks with Tim Surprise, founder and president of Arcadia Ales, and …
Article/webinar courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner Clark Hill PLCOn December 11, 2012, Governor Richard Snyder signed into law Michigan's Right-to-Work Law. This law prohibits both private and public sector employers from discharging an employee who …
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Today on Business Next, the week's small business legislative update with SBAM's Director of Government Relations Dave Jessup, learn about Michigan's new …
Tune in at 3pm (repeats at 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Noted small business advocate and retired CPA Paul Hense has timely advice on how to keep good financial records and reduce your chances of …
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) has added two new people to its Lansing staff. Ken Root is the new Director of Membership. His duties will include overseeing all membership campaigns, being the liaison …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Cheryl Kuch The American Society of Training and Development (ASTD) has recently published its 2012 State of the Industry report. This annual report describes how organizations are managing …
Tune in at 3pm (repeat at 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Management consultant and trainer Tom Borg has great tips on how to set reachable goals for your small business in 2013, set training goals …
By Steven StraussLast week, I began my annual look at the Top Trends in Small Business. This week we get to the Top 5 and what is interesting about the overall list is that it …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRAn "employee morale" problem is more than a morale problem. Low employee morale can be at the root of such costly workplace problems as high turnover, lower productivity, inefficiency, …
Aired on Business Next: Small Business Association of Michigan President and CEO Rob Fowler discusses the gains that small business made in 2012 and the challenges facing entrepreneurship as we head into 2013.Segment OneSegment TwoSegment …
On Dec. 28th, the Internal Revenue Service offered two additional pieces of guidance that tie together various prior notices relating to minimum essential coverage, measuring employees and potential liabilities. Proposed Rule for Shared Responsibilities for Employer Regarding …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner Clark Hill PLC By Tracy A. Leahy On December 28, 2012, Gov. Rick Snyder signed into law the Internet Privacy Protection Act making Michigan the fourth state to prohibit access to …
By Steven StraussIf I asked you to guess what the biggest trends in small business will be in 2013, would you say:The improving economy, orSocial media, orAdvancements in technology?And I would say, “yes.” It is …
After a year of immense change in the payments industry, a trusted partnership with your processor has become even more important.Merchants must work alongside processors to tackle ongoing challenges while keeping pace with changes in …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. BurnsSince the 1980s, Michigan employers have always been encouraged to include a policy in their employee handbooks that clearly states they are at-will employers. ASE still …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRAs we move closer to winter, the IRS has announced that it is turning up the heat on small business operations. This isn't surprising in light of recent IRS …
Today on Business Next, a review of the small business legislative accomplishments of 2012 and a look forward at the challenges facing entrepreneurs in 2013. With Small Business Association of Michigan Director of Government Relations …