Small business was well-represented at a Friday afternoon event in Lansing when Gov. Snyder signed the first of a series of bipartisan bills that will provide more stable local government revenue for essential services (including …
Small Business Association of Michigan member Lewis & Knopf CPAs has saved several of their small business clients thousands of dollars thanks to the Michigan Personal Property Tax (PPT) legislation passed in 2013. “Through the …
SBAM has named Tony Stamas as the organization’s Vice President Government Relations. He will be joining SBAM effective April 14.Stamas is currently Chief of Staff to Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville. He is a former …
By Michael Marzano, Grassroots Coordinator & Policy Advisor for the Small Business Association of MichiganThere have been sweeping tax and regulatory reforms made over the last few years that have benefited job-creating local businesses across …
By SBAM Approved Partner, AdvanceHRBack in 2013, President Barack Obama used his State of the Union address to call for raising the federal $7.25 minimum wage, which has been in place since 2010, to $9. …
If you are willing to go through your local Board of Review, you still have time to take advantage of a new exemption from the state’s personal property tax (PPT) even if you missed the …
Today on Business Next, southeast Michigan financial adviser Josh Alpert of Wealth Trac Financial discusses some common personal financial and retirement planning mistakes made by business owners. Also on today’s program, hear excerpts of a …
On Monday’s program you’ll hear excerpts of a presentation by Doug Rothwell, president and CEO of Business Leaders for Michigan, at the recent Michigan Economic Developers Association Capital Day conference. In the presentation, Rothwell notes …
Written By SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRFew people are fond of taxes, but some taxes are more despised than others. While Hollywood is holding various award ceremonies (Grammys, Golden Globes, Oscars, etc.), we're conducting an awards …
By: Joe DeSantis SBAM Approved Partner ASELast week a bipartisan group of legislators in Michigan’s House of Representatives introduced two bills designed to make it less risky for employers to hire former prisoners.On January 9, …
By: Kristin Cifolelli, SBAM Approved Partner ASELast week, we ran an article summarizing the numerous key dates and provisions of the Affordable Care Act that will take effect in January 2014. This follow-up article looks …
By Scott Lyon, Senior Vice PresidentEarlier this week the Department of Health and Human Services issued its third issue brief regarding national and state level enrollment related information for the Health Insurance Marketplace. This information …
On this week’s small business legislative update, SBAM’s Director of Government Relations Dave Jessup talks about the legislature’s approval of a measure that makes “crowdfunding” financing easier for small businesses. Also today, excerpts from a …
From WSJ.com, by By Sarah E. NeedlemanDonna Baker of Adrian, Mich., owns an accounting firm, payroll company and retail store. Her husband, Kim, is the sixth generation owner of a dairy farm.While the four businesses …
On today’s program, USA Today business writer (and featured SBAM columnist) Steven Strauss talks about his new book “Planet Entrepreneur.” And, a profile of SBAM Leadership Council member Denny Duchene.Listen Monday at 10-11 a.m. ET …
Article courtesy of Blue Cross Blue Shield of MichiganThe Blues will continue effort to transition small groups and individuals to reform compliant plans instead of continuing non-compliant plans.Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue …
By Scott Lyon, Senior Vice PresidentEdited to add: Since the below article was initially published, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network issued a statement that the Blues will continue the effort …
Hear this week’s small business legislative update with SBAM’s Director of Government Relations Dave Jessup. Also, Nicole Meloche, president of Organik Consulting, discusses key things you need to know when planning your 2014 marketing budget.Listen …
