HR expert Toni Talbot discusses March Madness office pools, employee online social networking and how to coach your workers. Listen today at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on the Michigan Business Network. Listen …
Part 1 of 2Question: Hey Steve, I have a friend who has been unemployed for about two years. His unemployment insurance is about to run out and he has this kooky plan now to go …
Longtime small business advocate and retired CPA Paul Hense talks about the positive impact of business tax reform and how to get nuggets of useful information out of your year-end financials. Listen Friday at 10 …
(By Paul Hense, CPA, past chairman of SBAM. From SBAM’s member-only Focus on Small Business magazine.)We often believe the problems we have as a small business owner are unique. The reality is that people have …
Learn about the terrific new economic gardening programs being offered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Interview with the MEDC's Tom Rico. Also, David Lingholm of Answer Santiago has words of wisdom to help guide …
On March 31, Facebook is rolling out a new look for the Facebook “brand” pages (like SBAM’s). The new design will feature a large, prominent image at the top of the page. We’re excited about …
Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act passed in 2010, many employers will soon be required to report to employees the cost of their group health plan coverage. As the deadline gets closer, many …
Tips on cutting your energy costs, and insights into the customer service values of a unique "green" small business. Interview with Denny Duchene, founder of Inspired Green of Grand Ledge. Also, this week's small business …
Question: I was wondering if there really is federal grant money available for my small business, and if so, where do I find it? It would be great if there was.Answer: Let me ask you: …
Helping veterans get jobs in small businesses. Michael Rogers talks with Julie Mann of Rockstar Warriors. And, the value of targeted mailing and email lists for growing your small business customer base. Guest expert Dave …
I was attending a business networking event the other evening and I ran across a friend of mine who is a chiropractor. Interestingly enough, this networking event was taking place at a bowling alley. The …
Michael Rogers talks small business banking with Don Mann of the Community Bankers of Michigan. Also, entrepreneurial success stories from Don Sherman, Green Fundraiser Store; Angela Fisher, Ace Barter Exchange and Justin Jacobs, Comeplaydetroit.com. Listen …
Tickets for the May 3 Michigan Celebrates Small Business event are $95 per person (down from $135 last year) or a table of ten for $900. The evening includes a cocktail reception, a keynote speaker …
SBAM welcomed 134 new members to the association in February, with almost 90 of them joining specifically for member-only benefits. That gives SBAM 13,409 active members, for a net growth of 2,699 since Feb 2011. …
Michael Rogers talks with Dave Jessup, SBAM's Director of Government Relations, about efforts to control costly small business insurance mandates. Plus, details on two outstanding upcoming events: the March 7 Google Get Your Business Online …
Non-bank financing alternatives for small businesses. Michael Rogers talks with Julius Talley of James Capital LLC in Kalamazoo. Listen today at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on the Michigan Business Network. Listen to …
Question: Lately I have been watching the TV show Shark Tank and really like it. What always amazes me is that the people whose products I don’t like often get money and those that I …
(By Ashley Ferremi, Eiler PR in Ann Arbor. From SBAM’s member-only Focus on Small Business magazine)While there are numerous social media sites available online, unlike Facebook and Twitter, LinkedIn’s primary target is the professional work …