Steven Strauss: Shark Tank
Question: Lately I have been watching the TV show Shark Tank and really like it. What always amazes me is that the people whose products I don’t like often get money and those that I …
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March 2, 2012
March 1, 2012
Guide for using LinkedIn to promote your small business
(By Ashley Ferremi, Eiler PR in Ann Arbor. From SBAM’s member-only Focus on Small Business magazine)While there are numerous social media sites available online, unlike Facebook and Twitter, LinkedIn’s primary target is the professional work …
February 29, 2012
Visa, AMEX, Master Card: are you getting the best terms and service on your credit card processing? Learn more at 10 a.m. today on Business Next!
Whether you're a credit card veteran or new to credit card processing, get all the money-saving facts today at 10 a.m. when Michael Rogers talks with Charlie Creamer of Midwest Transaction Group (SBAM's Approved Partner …
February 28, 2012
SBAM members get terrific discount for March 20 “Economic Gardening” learning program in Grand Rapids
New “economic gardening” resources and programs designed to help small businesses achieve rapid growth will be showcased at an SBAM event March 20 in Grand Rapids. Click here for registration details. Tickets are $60, but …
February 28, 2012
SBAM gains 32 new members
SBAM welcomed 32 new members in the past week. “Our organization continuously strives to find innovative ways to engage Michigan’s small businesses," says Rob Fowler, SBAM’s president and CEO. “This continuing membership growth is proof …
February 27, 2012
Cutting the regulatory paperwork that burdens small business owners. Today at 10 a.m. on the Business Next audio seminar!
Dave Jessup, director of government relations, reports on latest developments at the Capitol. Plus, spreading broadband Internet, and entrepreneurial success stories: "Tag Marketing", Inner City Skateboards, business track leadership for high school students. Listen today at …
February 24, 2012
How you can create a productive, “leaderful” small business. Today at 10 a.m. on the Business Next free audio seminar
Program guest Dr. Joe Raelin talks with Michael Rogers about the key aspects of creating a "leaderful" small business operation. Raelin will conduct a March 14 program in Lansing sponsored by Capital Quality and Innovation …
February 24, 2012
Go Local Blog: Adrian Area Chamber or Commerce
Current Coordinates: 41°53′47″N 84°2′16″W / 41.89639°N 84.03778°WBy Pierre LaVoie, Director of Strategic PartnershipsThis month I want to welcome our newest Strategic Partner, the Adrian Area Chamber of Commerce (AACC). Some have called this 183 year …
February 23, 2012
Congress Passes Payroll Tax Cut Extension
From SBAM's national affiliate, NSBA:On Feb. 17, 2012, both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate approved a bipartisan deal to extend the payroll tax cut, federal unemployment benefits and prevention of a reimbursement cut …
February 23, 2012
Resolutions Would Block Union Elections Rule
From SBAM's national affiliate, NSBA:On Feb. 16, Reps. John Kline (R-Minn.), Phil Gingrey (R-Ga.) and Phil Roe (R-Tenn.), along with 65 cosponsors, introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives a resolution (H.J. Res. 103) to …
February 22, 2012
How small business worked with the DEQ on environmental regulatory reform. Today at 10 a.m. on the Business Next free audio seminar
SBAM's Director of Government Relations Dave Jessup talks with Michael Rogers about the successful effort to begin reforming Michigan's environmetal regulations. Also, get advice on how to network more effectively, learn how a small office …
February 22, 2012
Steven Strauss: Innovation Continued …
In last week’s column we looked at how innovation can be nurtured in companies. Specifically, I shared the story of 3M and how the company used an innovation culture to foster the creation of Post-It …
February 22, 2012
Summary of Benefit Coverage Final Rule Released
Just this past week, after almost a year of delays, the Final Rules for the Summary of Benefit Coverage were released. As you may recall, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’s (PPACA) required that …
February 22, 2012
Small business owners support recommendations to cut environmental red tape
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) supports the Michigan Office of Regulatory Reinvention (ORR) recommendations released today that update environmental regulations in order to make Michigan a more competitive place to do business. “These recommendations …
February 20, 2012
SBAM Adds 31 New Members Last Week
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM), the only statewide and state-based association that focuses solely on serving the needs of Michigan’s small business community announced today that 31 new members joined in the past …
February 17, 2012
Secrets of world class customer service! Today at 10 a.m. on the Business Next free audio seminar
Customer service expert John DiJulius talks with Michael Rogers about implementing world class customer service and using it as a springboard to small business success. Listen today at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. …
February 15, 2012
What are the options for repairing Michigan’s crumbling roads and bridges? And why should small business owners care? Today on the Business Next free audio seminar
Kirk Steudle, director of the Michigan Department of Transportation, talks about the importance of an excellent transportation infrastructure to small business success. Listen today at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. today on the …
February 15, 2012
Payroll Tax Deal Likely
From SBAM's national affiliate, NSBA:Following months of back-and-forth debate over employee payroll tax cuts, the gridlocked Congress appears poised to extend the current two percent cut through the end of the year. Congressional leaders announced a …
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