LANSING, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan has elected the following small business owners to lead the organization as its 2024-2025 board of directors, effective July 1.
The 2024 ASE Compensation Survey provides a detailed look into salary trends across Michigan, reflecting the dynamic nature of the job market and economic conditions.
On Monday, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) final rule changing the salary level test from $684/week to $844/week took effect as scheduled.
Two recent decisions by the Supreme Court will have implications for HR. First was the Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, No. 22-451 (2024) decision.
Summer Fridays have been around for a while now, but have you heard of Soft Fridays?
When seeking qualified talent, employers often put too strong of an emphasis on a college degree, while overlooking important skills acquired through alternative routes.
As temperatures rise in Michigan, so do energy bills, which can be a significant expense for small businesses. By implementing smart energy-saving strategies, you can keep your costs down while […]
The final version of the state's $59 billion spending plan for state government made its first public appearance shortly after midnight Thursday in a joint House-Senate committee, and passed through a blurry-eyed Senate four hours …
Three days of deliberation and tweaking led to a ranked choice vote that saw the Crane map come out on top Wednesday, the last day of the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission's deliberations on a …
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
LANSING, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan’s Small Biz PAC today announced its initial candidate endorsements for the Michigan House of Representatives.
Psychological safety is the foundation of a healthy and high-performing team. Harvard Professor Amy Edmondson's seminal research highlights its critical role in today's knowledge economy.
Can you tell the difference between an ALICE and a HENRY? Are you familiar with the term DINK? Have you heard of the FIRE movement?
On this episode of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with with Matt Stephens and Josh Stephens, co-founders of Sticker Blitz, creators of high quality custom stickers.
Many organizations have a recognition program of some kind, but the majority focus on recognizing tenure. This form of recognition is a dated way of recognizing employees and has less of an impact on organizational …
Learn how to navigate hiring process questions effectively. Discover what topics to avoid to ensure a fair and legal interview process.
IRS to Deny High-Risk Employee Retention Credit Claims, Expedite Low-Risk Claims The IRS has announced its plans to deny tens of thousands of high-risk Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims. This […]
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.