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Website creation 101

By Steven StraussQuestion: My son is going to start his own business. One thing I know is that he will need a website and I would like to pay for that. Can you tell me …

March 27, 2013

by Mark PardeeWhat would you do if you walked in the door of your business tomorrow morning and all of your important business data was gone? Your accounts receivables, customer records, inventory records, new orders …

March 25, 2013

A new program to help you bring your tech products to market. Today on Business Next.

Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Today on Business Next, the new University of Michigan I-Corps program helps entrepreneurs bring tech products to market. Interview with I Corps …

March 21, 2013

Catch two great SBAM radio shows today on the Michigan Business Network

“This Week in Small Business” with Michael Rogers and Chris Holman streams today at 11 a.m., 4 p.m., 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. Friday on the Michigan Business Network. Chris is a well-known small business …

March 21, 2013

To repeat: The employer has a right to inspect employee e-mails from its own systems

Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. Burns A report came out last week that some resident deans at Harvard University were outraged to find that Harvard administration had gone through the emails …

January 31, 2013

SBAM and Mobile Technology Association of Michigan launch new radio show today

“This Week in Small Business Technology” will stream every Thursday from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. (replayed at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.) on the Michigan Business Network. The show is co-hosted by SBAM’s Vice …

January 14, 2013

What you need to know about Michigan’s new Internet Privacy Protection Act.

Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Today on Business Next, the week's small business legislative update with SBAM's Director of Government Relations Dave Jessup, learn about Michigan's new …

January 3, 2013

Biggest business trends in 2013

By Steven StraussIf I asked you to guess what the biggest trends in small business will be in 2013, would you say:The improving economy, orSocial media, orAdvancements in technology?And I would say, “yes.” It is …

September 12, 2012

Do you really need a technology policy for your employees?

Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRThere are many reasons why lawyers encourage employers to establish policies governing employee use of company computers, e-mail systems, the Internet, social media and related technologies. But the fact …

September 4, 2012

Consider deploying a red team at your business

Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHR"Red teams" are often used in the military and in government agencies to expose areas of weakness and to improve effectiveness. They are also utilized in private businesses to …

August 8, 2012

Think your data is safe? Think again.

Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Anthony Kaylin Common problem: your employee leaves the company, then uses your company’s data in the new job. What recourse do you have?In April 2010, Mike Miller resigned …

June 25, 2012

Do your compliance efforts meet today’s needs?

Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy George Brown Your compliance department needs to manage the growing demands of more and more stakeholders, while positioning itself for the future. A recent survey sets out to …

June 4, 2012

Monday on Business Next! New survey that shows small businesses make more money if they utilize broadband

Business Next host Michael Rogers talks with Eric Frederick of Connect Michigan about their survey that shows small businesses make more money if they utilize broadband. Also on Monday's show, Murdick’s Fudge of Mackinac Island …

May 31, 2012

New report says small businesses lag big firms in using broadband

A report issued by Connect Michigan finds that small employers are missing some business opportunities by failing to take advantage of broadband Internet connectivity in the workplace. The Broadband: Empowering Small Businesses to Grow and …

May 25, 2012

The economic impact of small business mobile technology firms in Michigan. Friday on Business Next!

Linda Daichendt, president of the Mobile Technology Association, talks about the economic impact of small business mobile technology firms in Michigan; Detroit News business reporter Jaclyn Trop reports on how southeast Michigan entrepreneurs are brushing …

May 16, 2012

Employee-owned personal electronic devices: Think ahead or lose control

Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. BurnsHow often have you looked around the table at a business meeting to see one or more employees gazing intently downward, fingers furiously punching away on …

May 8, 2012

“Spring into IT Seminar” for small businesses, May 11 in Ann Arbor

Online Tech will be hosting a spring IT seminar on May 11 at their newest Ann Arbor Data Center to discuss the latest trends in mobile, data security, cloud computing and HIPAA compliance. The free …

May 4, 2012

Ann Arbor firm honored for 2012 Innovation of the Year. How did they win? Details on the SBAM audio seminar of the week (3:47)

From left, MI-SBTDC State Director Carol Lopucki, Evigia founder Navid Yazdi, SBAM President and CEO Rob FowlerEvigia Systems Inc. of Ann Arbor was recognized May 3 in Lansing at the 2012 Michigan Celebrates Small Business …