News & Resources

Small Biz PAC – Who We Are, What We Do

For better, for worse – it’s an election year! For some people that literally makes their skin crawl; for others it’s exciting. Here, at SBAM, we take the election process seriously, and so does our …

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April 1, 2024

Mastering Audience Identification for Small Businesses

Understanding your target audience is essential to creating and executing successful marketing campaigns and strategies.

March 31, 2024

Member Profile: JetCo Solutions

Jon Tellier, retired Lieutenant Colonel and Founder and President of JetCo Solutions, uses his military perspective to help other small businesses persevere through the challenging process of obtaining government contracts.

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March 31, 2024

The Impact of Process Improvement Initiatives on Businesses

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving landscape of business, the pursuit of success requires a strategic and forward-thinking approach.

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March 30, 2024

Research Shows a Link Between Oral Hygiene and Overall Health

In 2022, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) consulted with the Center of Health and Research Transformation at the University of Michigan to research the relationship between oral and systemic health.

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March 30, 2024

SBAM Health Care Policy Task Force Findings

Year over year, we have seen dramatic increases in the price of health care, and in turn, health insurance.

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March 29, 2024

The Many Benefits of SBAM Small Business Certification

Did you know that your business can become a certified small business by the Small Business Association of Michigan?

January 25, 2024

Unlocking the Secret Sauce: A Guide to Transformative Team Conversations in 2024

Gallup has identified “5 Conversations that Foster Teamwork in the Workplace” to maximize their impact.

January 24, 2024

Member Profile: Braveworks Dares to Take Great Leaps to Grow and Lift Up Their Community

Jen and Jon Julien, co-owners of Braveworks, already have over a decade of small business ownership under their belts, and their list of accomplishments is vast and continues to grow.

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January 23, 2024

SBAM Energy Policy Update

SBAM public policy positions are developed for and by small business owners and aim to foster an environment of success around our entrepreneurs and small businesses.

January 21, 2024

Small Businesses: Harnessing AI for Growth and Innovation

Imagine a workday revolutionized: It’s Monday morning, and your small business is already ahead of the game. Before the doors open, AI has analyzed the weekend’s sales, updated your inventory and flagged urgent emails.

January 20, 2024

The Small Business Balancing Act

Running a business is hard work! Many of us begin our businesses because our skills, experiences and passions have made us uniquely qualified to create and deliver an important good or service to benefit our …

January 3, 2024

Make Your Small Group Employee Benefits Easier to Manage

Did you know that SBAM has its own team of experts dedicated to navigating the intricacies of employee benefits just for you?

December 18, 2023

Survey Says…

Paid family leave policies, while good in theory, are not viable for businesses that employ a very small number of people.

December 17, 2023

SBAM Announces New Cyber Liability Insurance Program through MAIA Insurance Services

Over the last few months, our members have voiced their concerns on cyber risks and the lack of access to cyber resources.

December 16, 2023

Floating Holidays: A Win-Win Benefit

As employers strive to be more inclusive and flexible, the concept of floating holidays has emerged as a valuable tool to help employees maintain a balance.