Mike Helmer is the executive director of Randy’s House and a VIP member of SBAM. The Randy’s House mission is to help restore individuals seeking recovery to mental, physical, and […]
Every small business employee has a unique hierarchy of competencies that can be the main contributors to their success. Training to these competencies is essential to helping them reach company […]
Personal leadership skills are crucial to small business success. “Leadership to me is really setting that direction, it’s making sure that the teams have the necessary tools, which is the […]
How many entrepreneurs get the opportunity to work with their son to found a successful new firm?
Hear state-of-the-art advice from Jason Dodge, founder and chief strategist for BlackTruck Media + Marketing in Grand Rapids, for making sure your small business can be found online in this week's podcast.
Credit unions have become an important source of funding for small businesses across Michigan. In this week’s podcast, Andrea Mosher, Senior Vice President of Credit Administration for Lake Trust Credit Union, […]
Before becoming a small business owner, Jeff Padden, chairman of the board of directors of Public Policy Associates in Lansing, had a distinguished career in the state legislature.
Staying healthy can be key to keeping your small business up and running.
Lessons from a dog-friendly workplace.
Michael Rogers talks with Ginny Seyferth, founder and president of nationally-known public relations and communications firm SeyferthPR in Grand Rapids. Communications to customers and employees is a sometimes neglected part […]
Want to future-proof your business? Ask for advice from your customers.
Michael Rogers talks with paralympic athlete Justin Caine, owner of Good Fruit Video in mid-Michigan.
Curiosity and humility -- common traits of uncommon leaders.
Small business owners are often advised to do disaster planning.
Mike and Denise Busley have followed a familiar path to small business success. They left solid corporate careers in San Diego to move to Traverse City at mid-life and pursue […]
A Battle Creek small business, and longtime SBAM member, will soon be tapping into the benefits of establishing a Foreign Trade Zone division.
Some married couples can barely stand to go on vacation together. So, what’s the secret to surviving something as personally intense as running a small business as husband and wife?
What’s the key to great branding for your small business? Establishing trust.
