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May 8, 2012
May 7, 2012
Be a better leader in your small business! Today at 10 a.m. on the free Business Next audio seminar
On Monday's program: leadership action ideas that can help make your small business more profitable, with business consultant Tom Borg; Wendy Pittman, executive director of Intern In Michigan, with great news about the success of …
May 7, 2012
How’s your work-life balance?
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy George BrownSo we weathered 2009 and 2010. Then we survived 2011 with a feeling that better days were ahead. Now, four months into 2012 and with the economy …
May 5, 2012
PPT elimination clears first legislative hurdle
After many hours of testimony, the Senate Finance Committee this week approved legislation that would phase out the industrial Personal Property Tax (PPT) and drastically cuts levies on commercial property as well. The vote on …
May 4, 2012
EEOC issues updated guidance on using arrest and criminal records in hiring
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. Burns On April 25, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued updated guidance to employers on the use of arrest and conviction records in hiring and …
May 4, 2012
The four questions you need to answer if you’re going to be a successful entrepreneur: today at 10 a.m. on the free Business Next audio seminar
On Friday's program: retired CPA and longtime small business advocate Paul Hense talks about the four questions you need to answer if you’re going to be a successful entrepreneur; Chris Carrigan, representing the Potterville Gizzard …
May 4, 2012
Ann Arbor firm honored for 2012 Innovation of the Year. How did they win? Details on the SBAM audio seminar of the week (3:47)
From left, MI-SBTDC State Director Carol Lopucki, Evigia founder Navid Yazdi, SBAM President and CEO Rob FowlerEvigia Systems Inc. of Ann Arbor was recognized May 3 in Lansing at the 2012 Michigan Celebrates Small Business …
May 2, 2012
Sustainable microbrewing, avoiding office distractions, and a May 15 conference in Lansing that can help you make money with exporting
Interview with Kris Spaulding, Sustainability Director for Brewery Vivant. Her Grand Rapids brewery became the first LEED certified microbrewery in the U.S. And, business consultant Mike Pircer offers his top tips for having a productive …
May 2, 2012
Look for valuable skills in applicants
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRDon't hire new people just for the specialized knowledge or experience they have. Instead, hire new people also for the important skills and assets you want in most or …
May 1, 2012
Capitalize on the Power in Exit Interviews
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRAs with some other standard human resource activities, exit interviews sometimes are carried out almost on a perfunctory basis, resulting in missed opportunities -- or worse. There is a …
April 30, 2012
Lessons of success from a small business that went all-in for growth. Today at 10 a.m. on the Business Next audio seminar.
Prism Plastics of Port Huron explains their strategy for doubling-down on small business growth, and business consultant Michael Lorsch talks about the key factors that can help you make sure your employees are not miserable. …
April 30, 2012
Steven Strauss: Working With Family
Question: My wife convinced me to hire her nephew. He did a good job for us – until he started dating my assistant. They broke up last month. Now there is tension in the air, …
April 30, 2012
Has Your Company 401(k) Plan Made These 11 Mistakes?
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRThe IRS released a list of 11 potential 401(k) plan errors. Has your company's plan made any of them? Ignoring these mistakes can lead to costly penalties and even …
April 28, 2012
Worried about the intricacies of complying with state and federal regulations? Davenport University can help! Details on the SBAM audio seminar of the week (6:15)
Hear more free Business Next audio seminars by going to sbam.org/radio. Or, listen to the live stream every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on theMichigan Business Network.
April 27, 2012
$100,000 business plan competition for women entrepreneurs! Get the details at 10 a.m. on the Business Next audio seminar
Michelle Lewis Watts, director of programs and operations for the Michigan Women’s Foundation, talks about their $100,000 Entrepreneur-You Business Plan Competition. Also today, Sean Simpson, co-founder of Autobike, talks about their innovative bicycles with automatic …
April 26, 2012
SBAM adds 27 members last week
SBAM added 27 new members last week to the already 14,000+ active member businesses. This growth showcased our statewide footprint with new members coming from 16 different counties. These 27 new members also represent results …
April 25, 2012
Get great tips for small business success! Listen to our free Business Next audio seminar
HR expert Julie Mann discusses how to help job seekers fit in to small business job opportunities; Rob Trube, author of the business planning book “The Simple Focus Plan”; Athena Trentin, program director of the …
April 25, 2012
Is Your Ex Going to Inherit Your 401(k) Plan Account? Are You Sure?
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRThere have been tragic stories about people forgetting to update their retirement plan or life insurance beneficiaries after a life-changing event. It is not uncommon for retirement plan assets …
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