Lansing, MI – Michigan small businesses are gaining affordable access to a suite of wellness services for their employees thanks to a new program offered by the Small Business Association […]
Starting in 2007, the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 (TRHCA) requires that the IRS release the upcoming year’s new HSA and Excepted Benefit Health Reimbursement Arrangement (EBHRA) […]
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
Availability of labor, inflationary pressures, and potential unemployment insurance expansion could signal trouble ahead Lansing, MI – Ask Michigan small business owners what is keeping them up at night, and […]
Every May, the United States honors Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders […]
Upskilling and reskilling have become a key objective for today’s workforce. Technological advancements, demographic shifts, and the ever-changing economic landscape demand a workforce that is adaptable, agile, and equipped with […]
Within the past week there have been significant changes issued to the Fair Labor Standards Act and noncompete agreements have been banned. What does that mean for your business moving […]
On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule, Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees, which will take […]
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 to ban noncompete agreements that prevent employees from working for competitors or starting a competing business after they […]
Passover, or Pesach (PEH-sach) in Hebrew, is a major Jewish holiday and one of the most widely celebrated. Passover takes place in early spring during the Hebrew calendar month of […]
A Guide to Essential Resources In today’s business landscape, entrepreneurs and business owners require comprehensive guidance to navigate the complexities of starting, managing, and growing their ventures. The Michigan Business […]
This month, Launch Michigan, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reimagining Michigan’s public education system, released a dashboard with new data showing how Michigan school districts compare to similar districts in […]
WBE certification is one of the most widely recognized and respected certifications in the nation. Accepted by hundreds of corporations within the country and a number of federal, state, and […]
SBAM launches WBE certification through partnership with Great Lakes Women’s Business Council Lansing, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) today announced it is partnering with the Great […]
The Small Business Association of Michigan’s Small Biz PAC Board has endorsed Mai Xiong in the 13th House District and Peter Herzberg in the 25th House District for upcoming special elections occurring on April 16, 2024. […]
2024 Report Women make up just under 50% of the Michigan labor force. This report aims to highlight key factors that contribute to challenges women in the workforce face. Discrepancies […]
As Michigan continues to face record high winter temperatures, Governor Gretchen Whitmer urged Michigan small businesses impacted by lack of snow to apply for federal funding from the Small Business […]
