Despite no direct mention of future presidential ambitions in her first book, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s memoir “True Gretch” reads like a “get to know me” for a national audience, and includes […]
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
On this episode of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Kevin Sodermark, Vice President of L&C Enterprises-USA d/b/a Delta Fence & Construction.
On platforms like Instagram and TikTok, the hashtag “#workbestie” has become increasingly popular. Research from Gallup consistently shows that employees who have close friends at work are more engaged and productive.
Will Gen Xers be able to retire eventually? Gen X — people born between 1965 and 1980 — is the first generation of U.S. workers to come of age with […]
Offering health insurance to employees can provide numerous benefits. Overall, investing in employee health through insurance can lead to a healthier, happier, and more productive team, ultimately benefiting the business’s […]
House Democratic Campaign Committee (HDCC) Chair Regina Weiss (D-Oak Park) has resigned from her campaign leadership post, along with Finance Chair Rep. Samantha Steckloff (D-Farmington Hills), only a week after the chamber passed an $18.5 …
The Michigan Department of Transportation is looking at more than $6.8 billion in funding for Fiscal Year 2025, which includes all the roads and bridges throughout the state but doesn't yet solve the problem of …
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
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 …