News & Resources

Learn how to make a homepage that converts visitors into customers

Four key aspects of a small business website home page that converts Internet visitors into paying customers.

March 15, 2017

What to do if you’re hit by a ransomware attack

Learn how to limit the damage to your IT operations from a ransomware attack.

March 14, 2017

Succession planning for peace of mind

Today on the SBAM Shorts audio report - key questions to ask yourself to prepare for succession planning.

March 8, 2017

Protect your firm from ransomware attacks

Today on the SBAM Shorts audio report learn how to protect your business from ransomware attacks and the importance of having solid file backups.

March 1, 2017

Avoid wintertime slips and falls

Learn how to make your small business workplace safe during the remainder of Michigan’s winter slip-and-fall season.

February 24, 2017

Basics of data integration for entrepreneurs

Learn more about the basics of data integration and how it can make your small businesses more successful.

February 22, 2017

Entrepreneurial success from clothing to coffee

Eric Yelsma, the founder of Detroit Denim in Detroit, and Phillip Jewell, chief operating officer of Blue Hat Coffee Roasters in Coldwater, share their small business journey.

February 21, 2017

Tips for holding your own against big firms

Today on the SBAM Shorts audio report.

February 20, 2017

SBAM kicks off monthly segment on M2 TechCast offering products, services to tech companies

Co-hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush discuss the products and services Michigan technology companies can tap if they join SBAM.

February 13, 2017

Learn how to better compete for government contracts by participating in a new SBA mentor-protégé program

Sue Tellier, owner of JetCo Solutions in Grand Rapids, talks about the new Small Business Administration mentor-protégé program.

February 8, 2017

Small businesses should attend DEQ air permit workshop Feb. 16

Today on the SBAM Shorts audio report.

February 2, 2017

The key to bouncing back from business failure

Today on the SBAM Shorts audio report, Shri Thanedar, founder of Avomeen Analytical Services in Ann Arbor, shares his story.

February 2, 2017

Quantifying how much small businesses are hurt by excessive regulations

What does a new survey from the National Small Business Administration show on the full extent of how regulatory burdens hurt small businesses?

January 28, 2017

Entrepreneurial lessons on bouncing back from business failure

Shri Thanedar, Ph.D, founder of Avomeen Analytical Services in Ann Arbor, shares how he bounced back from total business failure and is now sharing the financial gains of his business success with his employees.

January 26, 2017

What Michigan’s new energy law means to your small business success

Today on the SBAM Shorts audio report, Doug Roberts Jr. of Consumers Energy shares information about a major new energy law that will have a positive impact on energy availability for small business owners.

January 24, 2017

Some key social media platform changes you need to know about

Key changes and additions to Facebook and Twitter that you need to know about for your social media marketing efforts.

January 20, 2017

Encouraging your employees to be charitable

Today on the SBAM Shorts audio report we learn one company’s strategy for encouraging their employees to be engaged in community charitable activities.

January 19, 2017

Building and protecting your small business brand

What are the key elements of successful small business branding?