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The first half of 2022 was a supply chain headache for businesses across the world. Whether it was inflation, rising fuel costs or port delays, small to mid-size businesses were […]
The first half of 2022 was a supply chain headache for businesses across the world. Whether it was inflation, rising fuel costs or port delays, small to mid-size businesses were […]
Post-primary, SBAM’s Political Action Committee selects additional slate of Michigan House and Senate Candidates to back in November The Small Business Association of Michigan’s Small Biz PAC today announced another […]
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Tom Mathison, principal and co-founder of Mathison | Mathison Architects in Grand Rapids. His firm was recently named to the list […]
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Jennifer Jurgens, CEO and Founder of 1 Bold Step, a Grand Rapids-based strategic marketing agency. They were recently recognized as a […]
A look back on our advocacy efforts throughout the month of July Paid Sick Leave & Minimum Wage Update ICYMI: The recent court ruling that increased the minimum wage to […]
Does your business have a successful turn around story? Nominations are now open for the 4th Annual Rick Snyder Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award. This award is named in honor of […]
Courtesy MIRS News for SBAM’s Watchdog “Even a box of cereal is four bucks,” Gov. Gretchen Whitmer laments to viewers in her latest campaign commercial. Released last week, the Governor tells viewers […]
Courtesy MIRS News for SBAM’s Watchdog Amid a court ruling that could raise the state minimum wage to $12 an hour, the Raise The Wage Michigan Ballot initiative is going […]
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Amy Cell, President & CEO of Amy Cell Talent, recently recognized as a member of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch. […]
In somewhat of a surprise, the Judge at the court of claims whose decision would have increased minimum wage and added a mandatory paid sick leave benefit has agreed to […]
Courtesy of Warner Norcross + Judd In a landmark ruling, the Michigan Supreme Court held yesterday that Michigan law provides protection against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. The […]
When interviewing job candidates, time is critical. The time you spend talking to candidates adds up quickly, especially if you have a lot of great candidates. That has a cost—you’re […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 26, 2022 LANSING – Continually rising costs and supply shortages are the main challenges impeding Michigan small businesses success, according to a new survey released today by […]
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Courtney Murphy, President of Markets for Commonwealth Care Alliance. She’s on the show because Reliance Healthcare (one of the Small Business […]
A Court of Claims decision has threatened to strike down legislative changes enacted in 2018 regarding minimum wage and mandatory paid sick time. The original law would have instituted a […]
Every marketer knows buyer journeys – how consumers are informed of products or services and make purchase decisions – are evolving. An element of that evolution is the growth of how consumers […]
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Mark Henry, President/CEO of One Point Technology Group. “When it comes to support issues, the challenges that most businesses are experiencing […]
Courtesy of Ahola Corporation Company leaders seeking to have sustainable businesses need to pay attention to what Gen Z, the youngest workers entering the workforce, are looking for in an […]