The Small Business Briefing – August 19, 2024
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
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August 19, 2024
August 19, 2024
Survey says: Michigan entrepreneurs struggling with cost increases, even before expensive new mandates kick in on small businesses
Calley: Michigan is preparing to push small businesses off a cliff Lansing, MI – Small businesses in Michigan are increasing pay and benefits for employees, even as they are still reeling from […]
August 19, 2024
The Hidden Costs of Workplace Discord: Why 90% of Coworkers Struggle to Get Along
Startling new report from the organizational development platform TeamDynamics reveals a troubling reality: 90% of employees have faced difficulties working with their team.
August 17, 2024
The Bigger the Information Haystack, the More You Need Help Finding the Needle
On this episode of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Anne Bridgewater, the president of AIM Targeted Intelligence in Midland.
August 14, 2024
Staying Ahead: Legal Tips for Small Business Owners
Navigating the small business world means surfing the constantly shifting sea of legal regulations.
August 13, 2024
Friske, Bezotte Fall, Other House Incumbents Win
Two embattled Republican House members who each found themselves in the news for separate unflattering reasons lost their primaries Tuesday, accounting for the only incumbents to lose in Tuesday’s election.
August 13, 2024
Trombley, Other Challengers Make It Out Of Their Primaries
Lisa Trombley, the retired government contractor for Lockheed Martin, defeated MAGA-style Republican Katie Kniss, 63.10 to 30.52 percent last Tuesday night in the 103rd House district Republican primary.
August 13, 2024
Q & A: Trending in HR
Tensions are running high with employees due to the recent political landscape. How do I handle conversations and disagreements around this topic?
August 12, 2024
The Small Business Briefing – August 12, 2024
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
August 12, 2024
Webinar: Implications of New Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Requirements
Beginning February 21, 2025 all small businesses operating in the State of Michigan will be subject to new minimum wage and paid sick leave requirements. These rules are the result […]
August 11, 2024
The New Focus on Financial Wellness: Why Employers are Reevaluating Workplace Benefits
Find out why financial wellness is becoming a key focus for employers, prioritizing employees' financial well-being.
August 10, 2024
The Power of Strategic Breaks
Boost productivity and well-being by integrating strategic breaks into your workday for physical and mental health.
August 9, 2024
Managing the Complexities of Growing Your Business
On this episode of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Ryan Jankovic, an EOS Worldwide Professional Implementer.
August 8, 2024
When an Unmarried Partner Wants FMLA for Birth of a Child
An unmarried partner (regardless of whether a man or woman) of a mother giving birth is becoming more and more common these days.
August 6, 2024
Michigan Eyeing $15 Minimum Wage By 2030
Michigan's $10.33-an-hour minimum wage will increase from around $12.25 to $12.30 an hour and tipped workers will see their base wage go up from $3.93 an hour to around $5.90 an hour by Feb. 21, …
August 6, 2024
5 Curious Subplots Going Into Primary Election
By now, we've all resigned ourselves to the reality that there are painfully few competitive big races heading into Tuesday's primary election.
August 6, 2024
Study shows economic impact of shopping locally
The annual Buy Nearby economic study by the Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) and Public Sector Consultants (PSC) reveals that shifting 10% of consumer spending to local retailers could boost Michigan’s […]
August 6, 2024
SBAM’s Pooled Employer Plan Offers a Robust Solution for Your Employee Retirement Needs
Finding the right retirement plan to attract and retain employees is challenging for small business owners. And to compete with bigger companies and corporations, small businesses have to offer a robust employee benefit package.
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