News & Resources

What could your business do with an extra $400 per year?

Through our partnership with FedEx®, SBAM members saved an average of $400 on their shipping expenses within a 12-month period. If you’re not enrolled in the SBAM FedEx Advantage Program, […]

April 10, 2018

Energy savings – how SBAM, Consumers and DTE can help

Learn more about the ways that SBAM and Michigan’s major utilities can help you save big on your small business energy costs.

August 22, 2017

Michigan Agency for Energy issues Request for Proposals for 100,000 in grants for energy waste reduction, renewable energy products and services

Opportunities for small business available through Michigan Agency for Energy.

January 19, 2017

Multiple vendors, one shopping cart. Learn more about the new SBAM Marketplace

Hear more about the new SBAM Marketplace, a shopping portal for SBAM members to buy and sell.

January 27, 2015

SBAM and International Bancard announce partnership

International Bancard, a nationally recognized leader in the payment acceptance industry, today announced an exclusive partnership with the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM). This partnership provides immediate benefits for SBAM and its members by …

January 13, 2015

SBAM member benefit pays out dividend

The Small Business Association of Michigan is proud to announce that several members have earned over $29,700 in dividends through the Accident Fund Insurance Company of America workers' compensation group program. Congratulations to our members …

August 5, 2014

Get a virtual HD tour of your small business! New service for SBAM members

A new member service from SBAM gives Michigan small businesses the ability to expand market reach and improve online visibility with a premium-quality, 360º virtual tour of their business powered by Google’s Street View technology. …

November 21, 2013

Year-end tax planning strategies for small businesses

Set aside some time in the midst of the upcoming holiday bustle to examine the tax situation of your business. With a few maneuvers, you can reduce the amount of money your business owes for …

July 15, 2013

Using your smartphone to get automatic updates on perks and discounts. Today on Business Next.

Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Interview with Andrew Bank and Greg Hammerman, co-founders of Larky, a small business that helps people keep track of their membership perks …

May 15, 2013

A new service helps you keep track of membership perks. Details today on Business Next.

Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Michael Rogers talks with Andrew Bank and Greg Hammerman, co-founders of Larky, a small business that helps people keep track of …

April 16, 2013

New app and website keeps track of membership benefits

Have you ever bought something and later realized you could have paid less by using a membership discount you forgot you had? If you answered “yes,” you’re not alone. In a survey of members across …

March 28, 2013

Gift and loyalty cards: Good for business

Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner MTGIt's easy to understand why consumers like gift cards; they’re personal, thoughtful gifts that aren’t invasive, and recipients can use the cards on what they want when they want …

November 1, 2012

Ship with FedEx and be entered to win up to $10,000

SBAM members will like their odds in the $25,000 FedEx Advantage Sweepstakes.We’re pleased that our relationship with FedEx gives you a shot at energizing your business with hundreds of prizes. And you can win more …

September 17, 2012

SBAM adds 17 members

The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM), the only statewide and state-based association that focuses solely on serving the needs of Michigan’s small business community announced today that 17 new members joined in the past …

May 18, 2012

National Chronic Disease Coalition launches Michigan chapter organization to encourage efforts to prevent, better manage costly chronic disease

The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease (PFCD), a national coalition of leading experts and organizations in health care, business, labor and the faith community, launched a Michigan chapter to promote strategies to combat the No. …

May 14, 2012