The State Senate is preparing to vote on an eight-bill package that would phase out the State Personal Property Tax (PPT) on manufacturing equipment while also drastically reducing PPT obligations on commercial property. After the …
Michigan's small businesses are growing! Check out Michigan Jobs Insight for further details on recent small business success stories, or to submit your own growth story.Marketing Associates, an SBAM member since May 2011, made a …
Today on Business Next, managing both sides of the personal balance sheet with Bloomfield Hills-based Merrill Lynch Financial Advisor Jeff Gembis; Detroit News business reporter Jaclyn Trop talks about the impact on small business from …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRBad hiring decisions can be costly, especially for small employers who lack the staff "cushion" to absorb the impact of non-performers and turnover. Some of the costs are calculable …
Online Tech will be hosting a spring IT seminar on May 11 at their newest Ann Arbor Data Center to discuss the latest trends in mobile, data security, cloud computing and HIPAA compliance. The free …
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On Monday's program: leadership action ideas that can help make your small business more profitable, with business consultant Tom Borg; Wendy Pittman, executive director of Intern In Michigan, with great news about the success of …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy George BrownSo we weathered 2009 and 2010. Then we survived 2011 with a feeling that better days were ahead. Now, four months into 2012 and with the economy …
After many hours of testimony, the Senate Finance Committee this week approved legislation that would phase out the industrial Personal Property Tax (PPT) and drastically cuts levies on commercial property as well. The vote on …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. Burns On April 25, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued updated guidance to employers on the use of arrest and conviction records in hiring and …
On Friday's program: retired CPA and longtime small business advocate Paul Hense talks about the four questions you need to answer if you’re going to be a successful entrepreneur; Chris Carrigan, representing the Potterville Gizzard …
From left, MI-SBTDC State Director Carol Lopucki, Evigia founder Navid Yazdi, SBAM President and CEO Rob FowlerEvigia Systems Inc. of Ann Arbor was recognized May 3 in Lansing at the 2012 Michigan Celebrates Small Business …
Interview with Kris Spaulding, Sustainability Director for Brewery Vivant. Her Grand Rapids brewery became the first LEED certified microbrewery in the U.S. And, business consultant Mike Pircer offers his top tips for having a productive …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRDon't hire new people just for the specialized knowledge or experience they have. Instead, hire new people also for the important skills and assets you want in most or …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRAs with some other standard human resource activities, exit interviews sometimes are carried out almost on a perfunctory basis, resulting in missed opportunities -- or worse. There is a …
Prism Plastics of Port Huron explains their strategy for doubling-down on small business growth, and business consultant Michael Lorsch talks about the key factors that can help you make sure your employees are not miserable. …
Question: My wife convinced me to hire her nephew. He did a good job for us – until he started dating my assistant. They broke up last month. Now there is tension in the air, …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRThe IRS released a list of 11 potential 401(k) plan errors. Has your company's plan made any of them? Ignoring these mistakes can lead to costly penalties and even …