New Epidemic Orders Issued
To reduce confusion following the Supreme Court decision, MDHHS issued new orders on October 9th, following existing executive orders as much as possible under the different law, to prevent and […]
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October 9, 2020
October 9, 2020
SBA and Treasury Announce Simpler PPP Forgiveness for Loans of $50,000 or Less
The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. This action streamlines […]
October 5, 2020
Michigan DHHS Issues ‘Epidemic Public Health Order’
Read the full release and order here. This orders largely reinstates, under the department’s authority, three major aspects of prior emergency orders. Requirements to wear masks at indoor and outdoor […]
October 5, 2020
The Small Business Weekly Podcast: Define your success by what you are doing for your clients and community
On this week’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Mike Schipper, founder and CEO of InsITe Business Solutions, a member of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch list for […]
October 5, 2020
Guidance and Best Practices for Small Business COVID-19 Workplace Safety
SBAM will be conducting daily editions of The Small Business Briefing October 5 – October 9 at 3pm on Facebook Live and Zoom. On Friday, October 2, 2020 the Michigan […]
October 2, 2020
Upper Peninsula (Region 8) Moved to Phase 4
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed Executive Order 2020-192, moving Region 8 (Upper Peninsula) back to Phase 4 of the MI Safe Start Plan. The executive order will go into effect Friday, October 9 at […]
October 2, 2020
Employers Are Bracing for a Mental Health Crisis
By Heather Nezich, Courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE Mental health, modified school schedules, and more leave requests are some of employers’ biggest challenges heading into the Fall. Many companies have […]
October 1, 2020
Improve Your Business Communication on Email and Chat
By Linda Olejniczak, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE Based on conversations with ASE members, most rely on email and chat to conduct their business communication daily. Both are simple and […]
September 29, 2020
SBAM’s Small Biz PAC Endorses Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack and Judge Brock Swartzle for Michigan Supreme Court
With more and more policy decisions being made in the court system, the Small Business Association of Michigan’s Small Biz PAC has for the first time decided to endorse candidates […]
September 29, 2020
Movies Are Back, Elementary Kids To Mask Up, Gatherings Increased
Movie theaters and performance venues can reopen, but elementary school students have to wear masks, as part of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s new executive order issued Friday. Order No. 185 allows […]
September 29, 2020
Consumers Energy Commits $12 Million to Help Michigan Customers Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic
JACKSON, Mich., Sept. 29, 2020 – Consumers Energy is providing $12 million to help Michigan residents and small businesses with energy bills, making an unprecedented commitment to helping customers and […]
September 28, 2020
New Survey: As COVID-19 pandemic continues, declining sales is the biggest challenge facing Michigan’s small businesses
Nearly 80% of businesses report lost sales as a top concern with almost 1 in 5 expecting sales volumes cut by more than half A new survey done last week […]
September 22, 2020
Tax Policy Ponders Biz Tax Relief For PPE
Michigan business owners would see sales tax and income tax relief from the extra expense of buying personal protection equipment in the COVID-19 world, under legislation taken up in the […]
September 22, 2020
DTE Energy’s 2020 Business Pride Contest
The 2020 Business Pride contest is an opportunity for local business owners to share how proud they are of their business and any accomplishments they made this year in achieving […]
September 15, 2020
COVID-19 Safety Upgrades
Special opportunities for Consumers Energy customers to save energy and money. You may be experiencing a lot of changes right now, let Consumers Energy help revitalize your business. Reopening and […]
September 14, 2020
Nominations Open for the Rick Snyder Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award
Does your business have a successful turn around story? Nominations are now open for the 2nd Annual Rick Snyder Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award. This award is named in honor of […]
September 10, 2020
The Small Business Owner’s Guide to Remote Work
Stay-at-home orders prompted by COVID-19 are creating a challenge for all businesses, especially small businesses. Today, roughly 40% of all workers are working from their homes and it does not […]
September 10, 2020
Michigan Free-Tuition Program for Front Line Workers
The Small Business Association of Michigan announced today that it will serve as a Frontliners Champion to support the Futures for Frontlines program unveiled today by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. As […]
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