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(By Julie Mann, CEO & President of JMann Consulting Group. From SBAM’s member-only Focus on Small Business magazine.) Have you ever thought, “I could accomplish my goals a lot easier if it wasn’t for the ‘people’ …
To say we are in a time of unprecedented change in business would be a vast understatement. Whether it’s the transformation wrought by our flat world, or technology, or social media, or the seeming decline …
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 …
(By Carolyn Rourke, Finance and Strategy Specialist with the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center. From SBAM’s member-only Focus on Small Business magazine) Businesses often are short on cash and looking for ways to manage …
Needless to say, this is the time of year when people’s minds turn towards those less fortunate and giving to the charities of their choice. Donating to charity is of course a wonderful thing, but …
(By Steve Arwood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Agency) There have been numerous amendments to the Michigan Employment Security Act, which are included in Public Acts 267, 268 and 269 of 2011. Some of these changes affect the …
Michael Rogers will be talking on the Jan. 4 Business Next audio seminar about small business retirement programs with Colleen Theuerkauf, Financial Advisor for Stroko MacWilliams-Wolf Wealth Management Team of Raymond James. Our Business Next audio seminars on MichiganBusinessNetwork.com are hosted …
On Tuesday, Jan. 3, SBAM's Vice President Communications Michael Rogers will be talking on the Business Next audio seminar about small business retirement programs with Colleen Theuerkauf, Financial Advisor for Stroko MacWilliams-Wolf Wealth Management Team …
by N. Craig Hathaway & Jack Brusewitz Small businesses have been the engine behind America’s economy. With more than 10 million small businesses in this country, many business owners have decisions they need to make in …
The Legislature took action this morning to attack Michigan’s $3.2 billion debt for its 100 percent employer-financed unemployment insurance (UI) system. The House Commerce Committee voted earlier today on Senate Bills 483, 484 and 806 …
As you are probably already aware, this fall the Michigan Legislature approved a new 1% claims tax. This new tax applies to pretty much every health insurance claim that you, your employees and family members file, …
With the holiday season upon us, I am reminded that small business owners and their employees have much to be thankful for this year, indeed every year, such as, in no particular order: Still being in …
(By Rebecca Kraus, president of Rebecca Kraus & Associates LLC, Grosse Pointe Woods. From SBAM’s member-only Focus on Small Business magazine.) As a business owner you’ve surely heard the term “strategic planning.” You might have been …
Several members of the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) have been elected to leadership positions with SBAM’s national affiliate the National Small Business Association (NSBA). Chris Holman, president and CEO of both The Greater Lansing …
Insights, interviews and advice from the dynamic small business entrepreneurs at the MI Emerging conference in Detroit. Our Business Next audio seminars on MichiganBusinessNetwork.com are hosted by SBAM's Vice President Communications Michael Rogers. He'll give you great tips and ideas for …
Legislation to allow the state flexibility in the time frame under which it must update its construction codes passed the House this week. Michigan is currently obligated by law to update its code not less …
In his fifth Special Message to the Legislature since taking office, Gov. Snyder this week identified workforce development and talent as a key piece to the puzzle of Michigan’s economic recovery. The governor described a growing disconnect between …