The pandemic has changed the way we work and interact with one another. As a result, many companies are looking for ways to ensure that employees are comfortable returning to the office and are able …
Are your employees passionate about a cause or do they want to volunteer at their kids’ reading day for an hour? Then it’s time you look at offering VTO – Volunteer Time Off.
Adam Kaplan, SBAM VIP member and Professional EOS Implementer at EOS Worldwide. “In the EOS system, we talk about two things that all people need to be: they need to be the right people and …
Did you miss today's Small Business Briefing? Catch up now. On today's show hosts Brian Calley and Sarah Miller discussed the latest in the income tax rate reduction, expungement of criminal records, and potential changes …
No matter the size of your business, cybersecurity events are inevitable. It’s no longer a matter of if something will happen, but when.
On March 21, 2023 the SBAM Foundation presented the 7th Annual MI Hidden Talent Workshop. Hiring individuals with disabilities and responding to their needs creates an environment of trust, productivity, […]
Small Business Association of Michigan President & CEO Brian Calley released this statement after Michigan Attorney General Nessel issued an opinion on the potential income tax rate reduction based on revenue growth.
The Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank collapses themselves didn’t present a threat to the economy, but investors' fear of losing money is a real threat.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is extending the federal permitting process for the Line 5 tunnel project until spring 2025, which Enbridge said will effectively push the start of construction under the Mackinac Straits …
On this episode of The Small Business Briefing, Brian Calley and Sarah Miller talk about the Line 5 permit delay, unemployment and labor force participation numbers, automotive industry updates and Union insights, as well as …
If an employee goes off on military leave, is the leave paid or unpaid? It depends on how the company covers other comparable leaves for non-military reasons.
We are officially in a post pandemic workspace now. What does that mean? We probably are managing remote teams, figuring out smarter ways to work, and meeting more efficiently.
On this episode of The Small Business Briefing, Brian Calley and Sarah Miller talk about the banking industry, inflation and what small businesses should be prepared for, as well as legislative updates.
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Brad Scoffin, co-founder and director of new business development for Advanced Business Brokers. He’s the 2023 State Association President of the Michigan Business Brokers Association and …
Last week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation expanding the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA). The bill reaffirms legal protections for sexual orientation and expands coverage to include gender identity and expression.
By Brian Calley, SBAM President & CEO Amid lots of controversy and drama, the legislature has passed both the reinstatement of Prevailing Wage laws and the repeal of Right to […]
The banking industry is making headlines. SBAM President & CEO Brian Calley actually started his career in banking. In this video he offers up his insight into the banking industry […]
There has been a lot of discussion recently around ChatGPT and how it affects HR and the workplace. So, as an experiment Mary Corrado, President & CEO of ASE, tried it. She asked ChatGPT to …