News & Resources

Key tech trends that should be on your small business radar screen

Tech is changing really fast, so it’s important for small businesses to have processes and advisors in place to help them adapt to new trends.

July 8, 2019

Insights into using direct mail alongside digital campaigns

How can direct mail compliment digital marketing campaigns?

June 24, 2019

Modern marketing insights for small businesses

Thanks to online research, customers today are different than they used to be.

June 10, 2019

The benefits of outsourcing your sales process

Michael Rogers talks with SBAM VIP Member Teresa Renaud, owner of Outsourced Sales Management Services LLC.

June 3, 2019

Debt collection advice

Advice on policies and procedures for debt collection.

May 6, 2019

Tips for successfully handling business growth

Michael Rogers talks with business growth advisor Paul Mead, owner of Clear Path Strategic in Traverse City.

April 29, 2019

Leading vs. managing

Learn why it’s important to be lead, rather than just manage, your small business.

April 22, 2019

Lessons of an “economic gardening” pioneer

Family-owned Stewart Industries in Battle Creek was one of the first small businesses in Michigan to participate in Michigan’s innovative “economic gardening” program.

April 8, 2019

Community collaboration: a key to small business success

A Fenton winery owner shares tips for collaboration.

March 30, 2019

Insights on how small employers can cope with the talent shortage

Advice from the experts.

March 18, 2019

The quality of your service will set you apart from cheaper competitors

Success lessons from an iconic family-owned business.

March 8, 2019

Lessons from a marketing reboot

Getting marketing information to your customers, how they want it and when they want it.

March 4, 2019

Marriage and business – partnering for better or for worse

Michael Rogers talks with SBAM board member Sue Tellier, who with her husband Jon owns JetCo Solutions in Grand Rapids.

February 25, 2019

Accounting should not be taxing for your small business

The ways in which a CPA can be a trusted advisor for your small business

February 18, 2019

Is it wise to carry the majority of your financial risk in your business?

Rich Tegge, owner of Wealth Strategy Group in Marquette, talks with host Michael Rogers about small business risk management and long term financial planning. Tegge serves on SBAM’s Board of Directors. […]

February 11, 2019

Entrepreneurial challenges

The challenges of being an ambulance company entrepreneur.

February 4, 2019

Employee retention and attraction in the field of senior care

Michael Rogers talks with Russ Knopp, who with his wife Leslie owns Comfort Keepers Home Care Agencies in Traverse City. Russ is a past chair of the SBAM Board of […]

January 21, 2019

The importance of large format printing and signage

Michael Rogers talks with Drew Veach, Vice President for Corporate Color Graphics in Grand Rapids.