Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Wednesday proposed an $80.7 billion budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, which comes in 1.2 percent lower than the record-setting $81.66 billion FY 2024 budget, and was called a “return to normal” by State …
Michiganders who own and operate small businesses have seen their optimism fall when asked about the prospects of their business over the next six months, the Small Business Association of […]
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
In the world of marketing strategies, two pivotal initiatives take the spotlight: Demand generation and lead generation.
February is Black History Month. In commemoration, here is a look at the timeline of Black business owners in the United States. (Source: SBA.gov) Recent United States Census estimates there […]
An innovative resource that provides answers to employers on unemployment tax and claim issues is available from the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA). The new Employer Help Center is a […]
Are you familiar with the latest HR buzz words? HR Work Break reviewed current buzzwords in the HR field and found the top five.
On this episode of SBAM's Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Scott Ringlein, founder of the Energy Alliance Group of North America.
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
This webinar teaches small business owners how to navigate the new U.S. Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) which went into effect on January 1, 2024. The Act impacts millions of small […]
On January 30, 2024, the Administration proposed to publish a preliminary rule that would create a series of actions designed to support equal pay activities for workers of federal contractors and agencies as set forth by Executive Orders 14035 and 14069.
This Sunday is the Super Bowl, and while it will not be as great without the Lions there, there is a good chance your employees are betting on it.
Macomb County Commissioner Mai Xiong, the predicted front runner in the 13th District House special election, has won the Democratic primary with 80 percent of the vote.
Both parties in the House have raised over $1 million in the fourth quarter, with Democrats slightly outraising Republicans by $54,000 in total contributions. Republicans have more cash on hand.
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
In celebration of American Heart Month and the American Heart Association’s 100th birthday, the American Heart Association and Blue Cross® Blue Shield® of Michigan are promoting healthy heart habits. Heart […]
The IRS recently announced some good news for those contributing to flexible spending accounts. If you aren't already contributing to one, there is now an even better reason to start.
The federal government has issued the 2024 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for certain purposes.