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March 17, 2020
March 16, 2020
SBA To Provide Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19) Up to $2 Million in Disaster Assistance Loans
Process for Accessing SBA’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Disaster Relief Lending.
March 16, 2020
Are you making the right technology investment decisions?
One of the biggest technology challenges facing small business owners in 2020 is figuring out how to make the right investments.
March 14, 2020
New Hotline Available for COVID-19 Related Questions
The Department of Health and Human Services has created a hotline that provides access to public health and other experts to answer health-related questions about COVID-19.
March 14, 2020
Injury While Travelling Home to Work Can be a Valid Workers’ Compensation Claim
Last week the Michigan Appeals Court issued a published opinion ruling that an employee injured while travelling from home to work did have a valid workers' compensation claim.
March 13, 2020
Governor Signs Executive Order Prohibiting Gatherings of 250 People or More
The Governor today ordered that any event or large assemblage of 250 people or more must be canceled or postponed, through the signing of Executive Order 2020-5.
March 13, 2020
Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Health and government officials are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health of the American people. Small businesses are encouraged to do their part to keep their employees, customers, and themselves healthy.
March 12, 2020
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.
March 12, 2020
A Breathalyzer for Marijuana Use is Coming Soon
Traditional drugs tests can show if a person has ingested marijuana, but not when. This makes it difficult for employers and law enforcement to know if the person was using while at work, while driving, …
March 12, 2020
Should your marketing tap into the Coronavirus buzz?
Many small businesses are vulnerable to this sort of misstep when they lack an established plan for telling their brand story in the marketplace. When a brand’s messaging is developed one day to the next, it …
March 11, 2020
Comprehensive COVID-19 Resources for Small Business Owners
COVID-19 is now confirmed in Michigan. How does this impact your business?
March 11, 2020
FAQ’s for Potential HR Issues Arising from the Coronavirus
As of March 11, it is reported that the global death toll from the virus is now around 4,300. COVID-19 has infected over 119,500 people across the world and spread to more than 80 countries …
March 11, 2020
What You Need to Know About Debriefings for Government Contracting
If your company wants to get serious about increasing government sales and winning bids with the federal government, you’ll want to be familiar with the debriefing process. Debriefing is one of the most important ways …
March 10, 2020
Senate Passes Road Bonding Guardrails
Senate Republicans Wednesday passed SB 0716 and SCR 22, both objections to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's $3.5 billion bonding-for-roads plan.
March 10, 2020
Federal Judge Invalidates Michigan’s Medicaid Work Requirements
A District of Columbia-based federal judge Wednesday invalidated Michigan's Medicaid work requirements as unlawful.
March 10, 2020
Owner to Owner Meeting Kalamazoo Region
Per CDC guidelines, this event is being postponed.
March 10, 2020
5 Steps for Converting an Hourly Employee to Salary
You might decide to move an employee from hourly to salary because he or she has been promoted or given more responsibilities. Or maybe you want to simplify payroll-cost estimation, as salaried employees are usually …
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