News & Resources

Making Tough Business Decisions in the Wake of COVID-19

As business owners, we are hit with challenges that must be dealt with on the daily.

November 14, 2019

Tips for Veteran Entrepreneurs – Straight from a Veteran Small Business Owner

Being a veteran entrepreneur is not an easy task. Take it from us. JetCo Solutions was founded by Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Jon Tellier, who has his fair share of stories when it comes to the …

April 15, 2019

Score Card released

Fifteen years ago, the Small Business Association of Michigan set the goal for Michigan to become a top 10 state for entrepreneurs.

April 15, 2019

Michigan Entrepreneurship Score Card shows continued economic growth, slowing signs on the horizon

Michigan’s entrepreneurial economy is continuing to grow but is growing at a slower rate than previous years, according to the 15th annual Michigan Entrepreneurship Score Card released today.

April 8, 2019

Show Me the Money

Ways to finance your business.

February 4, 2019

Economic gardening vs economic hunting

Not long ago, Foxconn (manufacturer of iPhones) had several states and the federal government bending over backwards offering tax incentives to lure their proposed U.S. project.

May 1, 2018

14th annual Michigan Entrepreneurship Score Card findings

The Michigan Entrepreneurship Score Card offers insight and rankings for each state on Entrepreneurial Climate, Entrepreneurial Change and Entrepreneurial Vitality.

April 17, 2018

Have a plan, work the plan

Easy to implement tips to make a plan and get everyone on board!

April 13, 2018

Eight questions to help you get a grip on your business and grow

The first step to getting what you want from your business is to get clear about what you want.

March 26, 2018

Congratulations to the 2018 MCSB Award Winners

Thirty-three SBAM members will be honored at Michigan Celebrates Small Business on May 3rd.

January 10, 2018

Finding qualified workers remains a top challenge

Finding qualified workers remains a top challenge for small business owners according to Michigan Future Business Index.

September 13, 2017

Optimism over economic outlook declining among Michigan employers

According to ASE’s recently released Quarterly Economic & Employment Survey – Second Quarter, Michigan employers have grown less optimistic about their future business outlook compared to data collected earlier this year.

August 30, 2017

Shiny object syndrome – do you suffer from it?

By Mary Corrado, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEI am the youngest of seven kids. A typical, Irish-Mexican, Catholic family. Being the youngest, one of the things I missed out […]

August 28, 2017

Successful brick-and-mortar and e-commerce

Advice on how to operate a successful brick-and-mortar store and e-commerce site from Kevin Begola, owner of K-B Designs in Linden.