News & Resources

How to prevent small business bottlenecks, and other management tips and advice

Business coach and consultant Tom Borg shares lots of tips and advice.

July 18, 2016

Profile of tech news entrepreneur Mike Brennan

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, interviews entrepreneur Mike Brennan, owner of MiTechnews.com.

July 15, 2016

Profile of Michigan 50 Companies to Watch winner MODUSTRI

MODUSTRI is a member of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch and has more than quadrupled the size of its staff during the past year.

July 13, 2016

What happens when a small business suddenly gets too successful?

Challenges that face small food producers when they get huge orders, seven ways to create office harmony and the best-and-worst entry level jobs.

July 11, 2016

Tips and advice for landing the great employees your firm needs

Sheri Welsh, owner of Welsh and Associates of Kalamazoo, is a nationally-known expert in employee. Listen to her tips to help find the best talent.

July 8, 2016

Profile of business consultant George Scott

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with business coach and consultant George Scott, owner of Business Consulting Services

July 7, 2016

The Apple iWatch at one-year and other small business tech topics

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, interviews Linda Daichendt, executive director of the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan.

July 6, 2016

The latest State of the State economic survey: the implications for your small business sales and profits

Generally positive results of the latest State of the State survey and what that implies for your small business sales and profits.

July 4, 2016

The explosion of video on social media and other hot tech topics

Hear the latest from tech expert Tony Merlo, owner of SmarterPhones.net.

July 1, 2016

How to save money on your cellular data plan

Ideas to help you save on your cellular data plan, myths of battery usage and the virtues of fixing rather than replacing your mobile devices.

July 1, 2016

How Consumers Energy can help you grow your business. Today on SBAM Shorts.

Michael Rogers talks with Lisa Gustafson, Executive Director, Business Customer Care for Consumers Energy.

June 29, 2016

Improve your access to capital through SBA 504 lending

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, interviews Beth Ann Arroyo, senior loan officer for the Economic Development Foundation (EDF).

June 27, 2016

Making it easier for foreign entrepreneurs to set up shop in the U.S.

An easier process to permit foreign entrepreneurs to set up businesses in the U.S., debunking five common myths about entrepreneurship, tough times for salmon fishing in the Great Lakes and how some states are dealing …

June 27, 2016

How to build the talent pipeline for your small business!

Learn more during this SBAM Facebook Live video broadcast event 9-9:30 a.m. ET Tues. June 28 The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) presents a Facebook Live video q-and-a with […]

June 24, 2016

This Michigan 50 Companies to Watch winner specializes in clean-up

McCardel Restoration was recently named a member of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch. The fast-growing firm offers 24-hour emergency service for water, fire, wind and storm damage.

June 24, 2016

Why your small business needs an advisory board. Today on SBAM Shorts.

Michael Rogers talks with Jose Infante, is a senior development officer for Independent Bank, about the importance of having a small business advisory board.

June 23, 2016

LinkedIn gets gobbled up by Microsoft: what it means for your small business

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with social media expert Kate Snyder, owner of Piper & Gold Public Relations in Lansing, about Microsoft’s purchase of LinkedIn and what …

June 22, 2016

Social media tips for making better use of LinkedIn and Facebook

Social media expert Kate Snyder, owner of Piper and Gold Public Relations, share her tips.