Amended Earned Sick Time Act Update
This article has been updated on March 17, 2025 (updates in bold) in accordance with newly released FAQs by the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Governor Whitmer signed HB […]
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February 21, 2025
April 4, 2025
Business Success Strategies from Start-up to Exit
On this week's SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with business consultant Alisha Congioloso, a member of SBAM's Leadership Council and owner of Biz iQologly.
April 4, 2025
Youth Employment in Michigan – Preparing to Offer a Summer Job to a Minor
Summer is approaching fast. Many employers employ minors during their summer break from school.
April 3, 2025
Economic uncertainty overtakes inflation as top concern for Michigan small businesses
Survey of nearly 500 SBAM members shows two-thirds are taking steps to prepare for a recession Lansing, Mich. – Michigan small business owners have serious concerns about the state and […]
April 2, 2025
State Treasurer: Tax Relief Available to Taxpayers Affected by Severe Winter Weather Emergency in Northern Michigan
LANSING, Mich. – State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks today announced that individuals and businesses affected by the severe winter weather in northern Michigan can obtain state tax relief.
April 2, 2025
The Power of a Well-Crafted Job Posting
Have you ever started reading a book or article so dry and uninteresting that pushing past the first few paragraphs felt like a chore?
April 1, 2025
Small Business Employee Benefits
By exploring these strategies, small business employers can find ways to offer health insurance to their employees without overwhelming their budget. It’s important to continually assess and adjust your approach […]
April 1, 2025
The Importance of Life and Disability Insurance for Small Business
Providing life and disability insurance can help your small businesses attract and retain talented employees by showing you value their well-being and are willing to invest in their financial security.
April 1, 2025
Going PRO Talent Fund Applications Will Be Accepted Until May 2nd, 2025
The Going PRO Talent Fund (GPTF) creates jobs and new opportunities through competitive training grants for employers like you! Winners receive funds to hire talent and upskill current employees, with customized training solutions to meet the …
April 1, 2025
Brinks, Hall Have Yet to Meet Face to Face
The last time this town had a Democratic majority in one chamber and a Republican majority in the other, the two leaders were infamous for their affinity for each other.
April 1, 2025
Builders Want Regulations On New Home Builds Halved
The number of single-family home building permits pulled last year in Michigan is about a third of what it was in 2005, and it's not because the need isn't there.
March 31, 2025
The Small Business Briefing – March 31, 2025
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
March 31, 2025
Launching the Women’s Entrepreneurial Fellowship
When the Small Business Association of Michigan Foundation reached out to Kim Bode regarding the Women’s Entrepreneurial Fellowship (WEF), they had a name, and an idea but no real concept of how it would all come together.
March 31, 2025
Public Comment on the Interim Final Rule of the Corporate Transparency Act
There has been a lot of whiplash about the Corporate Transparency Act in recent months. You can review a complete timeline here but some recent highlights include: On March 3, […]
March 31, 2025
Love as Business Strategy: Redefining Workplace Culture
Workplace culture is evolving, and HR professionals are at the forefront of this transformation. The old norms – fake empathy, hustle culture, and an obsession with productivity – are being replaced with a more human-centered …
March 29, 2025
The Importance of Employee Engagement Surveys
Employee engagement surveys are essential tools for organizations to gauge the level of investment and motivation among their employees. Engaged employees are not only more productive but are also more likely to remain with the …
March 28, 2025
Bridging the Pay Gap: Trends, Challenges, and HR’s Role in Workplace Equity
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that in 2023 women who were full-time wage and salary workers had median usual weekly earnings that were 84% of male full-time wage and salary workers. This …
March 28, 2025
Unemployment Insurance Agency to Implement Increased Benefit Amount and Weeks On April 2nd
Last December, Michigan’s legislature approved measures to increase Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits, despite the concerns of SBAM and members of the business community.
March 27, 2025
Good Employees are the Foundation of this VIP Cleaning Services Firm
On this week's SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Lainie Buckles, owner of Domestic Divas Cleaning Services.
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