Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. BurnsSince the 1980s, Michigan employers have always been encouraged to include a policy in their employee handbooks that clearly states they are at-will employers. ASE still …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRAs we move closer to winter, the IRS has announced that it is turning up the heat on small business operations. This isn't surprising in light of recent IRS …
Today on Business Next, a review of the small business legislative accomplishments of 2012 and a look forward at the challenges facing entrepreneurs in 2013. With Small Business Association of Michigan Director of Government Relations …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRThe typical, traditional interview and hiring process wastes time and often results in poor hires. And that results in unnecessary costs. The author of books on interviewing recommends a …
Article courtesy of NSBA, by David BurtonThe deadline for states to declare to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) whether they intend to run their own health insurance exchange passed last week …
Article courtesy of NSBA, by David BurtonRecently, NSBA President Todd McCracken testified before the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights regarding criminal background screening. He criticized the recent Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) “guidance” regarding criminal …
Article courtesy of NSBA, by Jody MilaneseOn Tuesday, House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) announced that the House will vote on Thursday on a tax-only measure to avert the fiscal cliff and keep rates low for …
Question: One of our goals is to get some publicity next year. We have a great business and a solid story to share, but so far, none of the reporters have responded to the press …
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Michael Rogers talks about small business economic prospects for 2013 with economist Charles Ballard of Michigan State University. Also on today’s …
By Scott Lyon, Senior Vice PresidentIs your company part of a control group? Knowing the answer to this question is important in determining the number of employees for the Affordable Care Act and its impact …
An employer will not be treated as having 50 full time employees if: The employer's workforce exceeds 50 full-time employees for 120 days or less during the calendar year, andThe employees in excess of 50 …
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Michael Rogers talks today with Lisa Valley-Smith, CEO of Airfoil PR, talks about why her small business was named to the Crain’s …
Article republished from MIRS Capitol CapsuleAt first, Lorilea Zabadal was just bothered by news that downtown hot dog vendor Clint Tarver's catering equipment was destroyed during Tuesday's Capitol protests over the Right to Work law. …
Gov. Snyder and the Legislature have again helped make Michigan more competitive for jobs by approving legislation that allows workers the freedom to decide whether or not to join a union. “We believe that the …
According to new regulations of the PPACA, a Summary of Benefits & Coverage must be provided to employers and individuals “when shopping for coverage, enrolling in coverage, at each new plan year, and within seven …
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm or 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Today on Business Next, Michael Rogers talks with Bob Yelvington, operator/owner of LansingNightOut.com, about the intersection between entertainment, promotion and small …
What you need to know about Flexible Spending Account contribution limits, itemized deductions, the Medicare tax rate increase and newly required Summary of Benefits and Coverage.Flexible Spending Account (FSA) ContributionIn 2013, Section 125 flexible spending …
By Scott Lyon, Senior Vice PresidentStatus: The Michigan Legislature failed in its effort to establish a State-Based Exchange for Michigan, leaving just two options:State Federal Partnership ExchangeFederally Facilitated ExchangeGov. Snyder has now pointed his staff …
