Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHROn TV shows like "The Office," employers monitor the dating habits of employees. In real life, employers may impose fraternization rules if they have legitimate business reasons for doing …
The Michigan’s Small Business Jobs Insight project (www.michiganjobsinsight.com), designed to tally and report the growing number of small business jobs being filled in regions and industries across Michigan, launched today at a kickoff event at …
Michael Rogers talks with HR consultant Cynthia Pepper about implementing an efficient structured compensation program in your small business. Listen today at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on the Michigan Business Network. SBAM members can log …
Michael Rogers talks about email productivity with communications consultant Jack Pyle, the "Face to Face Maximizer." Listen today at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on the Michigan Business Network. SBAM members can log in and listen to archived …
Question: Hey Steve, I have a friend who has been unemployed for about two years. His unemployment insurance is about to run out and he has this kooky plan now to go the self-employment route. …
By Stephanie Hicks, courtesy of Clark Hill PLC, an SBAM Approved Partner On Feb. 9, 2012, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury (the Departments) issued Technical Release No. 2012-01 (the Release). …
Learn about a great new tool for securing college interns at your small business. Click on the play button below to listen to SBAM's Vice President Communications Michael Rogers talk with Wendy Pittman, executive director …
The Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) is offering free seminars to acquaint employers with the unemployment insurance system in Michigan and recent legislative changes within the UIA. Seminar Topics Include: UI Legislative UpdatesWorking Part-Time and Collecting Unemployment Benefits …
March 28, is the deadline to apply for the GLEQ Business Plan Competition. Interview with GLEQ Executive Director Diane Durance. Also, Julie Mann, owner of JMann Consulting, talks about how to construct an effective job …
(By Dave Jessup, Director of Government Relations) Proponents of mandated insurance coverage for the treatment of autism argued their case this week. At the same SBAM joined other core business groups in offering testimony opposing legislative …
Click on the play button below to hear this six-and-a-half-minute long interview on how to navigate social media challenges in your small business workplace. SBAM's Vice President Communications Michael Rogers talks with HR expert Toni …
Through a new partnership with Intern in Michigan, the Small Business Association of Michigan brings you a better way to find talent to help your small business today.Unlike other career websites, Intern in Michigan is …
HR expert Toni Talbot discusses March Madness office pools, employee online social networking and how to coach your workers. Listen today at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on the Michigan Business Network. Listen …
Part 1 of 2Question: Hey Steve, I have a friend who has been unemployed for about two years. His unemployment insurance is about to run out and he has this kooky plan now to go …
(By Paul Hense, CPA, past chairman of SBAM. From SBAM’s member-only Focus on Small Business magazine.)We often believe the problems we have as a small business owner are unique. The reality is that people have …
Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act passed in 2010, many employers will soon be required to report to employees the cost of their group health plan coverage. As the deadline gets closer, many …
Tips on cutting your energy costs, and insights into the customer service values of a unique "green" small business. Interview with Denny Duchene, founder of Inspired Green of Grand Ledge. Also, this week's small business …
Question: I was wondering if there really is federal grant money available for my small business, and if so, where do I find it? It would be great if there was.Answer: Let me ask you: …
