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February 9, 2023 Small Business Briefing

Watch on Facebook Now! Editor’s Note: During the live broadcast of this briefing, the House of Representatives voted yes on the tax legislation being discussed here. Thank you for tuning in […]

February 9, 2023

AI in HR

Artificial Intelligence or AI is becoming more common in a variety of HR practices, especially on the recruitment side of HR. At the same time, it is being bandied about by a variety of government …

February 9, 2023

The Importance of Having Fun at Work

Part of a healthy culture includes having some fun with the people you work with. ASE runs on a slim team who works hard, but we also play hard – lending itself to a healthy, …

Photos of SBAM president and ceo Brian Calley and SBAM Vice President Marketing Sarah Miller

February 6, 2023

February 6, 2023 Small Business Briefing

Watch on Facebook Now! On today’s Small Business Briefing, hosts Brian Calley and Sarah Miller cover: ‘Lowering MI Costs’ income tax plans Previewing the state budget rollout #datamonday Thank you […]

Small Business Weekly Podcast guest, Gregory Parks of Recruitment Partners International.

February 3, 2023

Helping you find the talent your small business needs to succeed

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Gregory Parks, Founder & CEO of Recruitment Partners International, an Elite member of the Small Business Association of Michigan.

February 2, 2023

February 2, 2023 Small Business Briefing

Watch Now! On today’s Small Business Briefing, hosts Brian Calley & Alexa Kramer cover: SBAM’s middle class and working senior pension exemption proposal Income tax roll back and SBAM’s action […]

Hybrid or remote worker in a home office

February 2, 2023

The Challenges and Changes That Hybrid Work Has Brought in 2023

Although office occupancy rates have risen significantly, they are still nowhere near pre-pandemic norms in most of the country. In many big cities, such as San Francisco, Austin, New York City, and Chicago, offices are …

January 30, 2023

January 30, 2023 Small Business Briefing

Watch Now! On today’s Small Business Briefing, hosts Brian Calley & Alexa Kramer cover: A federal proposed rule on non-compete agreements with special guest Sheri Welsh College enrollment and GDP […]

January 30, 2023

Proposed Middle Class and Working Senior Pension Exemption Amendment

As the House and Senate contemplate reconciling differences in Senate Bill 1 and House Bill 4001, the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) is requesting that the final version of the bill include certain provisions …

January 29, 2023

5 Core Elements to Nurturing a Healthy Culture

Workplace culture is like a plant – it needs watering and nurturing to grow. It isn’t stagnant – it is ever changing. Many people talk and write about maintaining a healthy work culture, but in …

January 28, 2023

Employees Seek Additional Financial Wellness Training

Due to inflation, 78% of employees want more support from their companies, and getting financial wellness benefits at work is important to 77% of U.S. employees across industries.

Small Business Weekly Podcast guest, Jacob Spence, co-owner of Creation Coffee

January 27, 2023

How crafting a quality cup of brew led to small business success

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Jacob Spence, co-owner of Creation Coffee in Midland, named a Michigan 50 Company to Watch.

January 26, 2023

Web Design For Accessibility

If accessibility is not fully considered in a design, a significant demographic of your target audience may not be able to view your content to its full potential.