Today on Business Next, excerpts from another outstanding panel discussion at the recent Detroit Policy Conference. A group of entrepreneurs discussed the resources available to support small businesses and help them overcome challenges and thrive …
By Joe DeSantis, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEEmployers are wary of what is going to happen to their healthcare costs in an Obamacare world. But that is not keeping them from doubling down on …
How office design impacts the success of your small business. Insights today from Mary Ann Lievois, CEO of ISCG. Also today, a profile of Andrew Landau, co-owner of Chalkfly. His firm was recently named by …
Today on Business Next, excerpts from a panel discussion at the ACE 14 conference recently held in Livonia. The panel covers how to fund your innovation with resources from Michigan. Listen Monday at 10-11 a.m. ET …
At a press conference today at the Small Business Association of Michigan’s headquarters in Lansing, SBAM and numerous other business and government groups announced support for legislation that would guarantee 100 percent reimbursement to local …
Intern in Michigan is a free web-based matching technology that connects intern candidates with internship opportunities based on skills, interests and employer needs. Born out of the desire to address the disconnect between students and …
Bill Rustem, director of strategy for Gov. Snyder, talks about the governor’s goals for economic development and the importance of place making in creating a desirable state in which people want to live and work. …
Business consultant Tom Borg shares insights today on fostering teamwork, finding strengths in others and giving empowering compliments.Listen Wednesday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 3 p.m., 8 p.m. and 1 a.m.) at www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com. Downloadable podcast …
Excerpts from the keynote address at the ACE '14 conference recently held in Livonia. Peter Bloom is an investment banker, technology security expert and philanthropist. He talks, among other things, about investing for profit and …
By Kristin Cifolelli, SBAM Approved Partner ASEImagine opening your mail to find a resume printed on paper resembling a Hershey wrapper with the candidate’s qualifications listed on the nutrition label. Or an applicant showing up …
By David Bowman, SBAM Approved Partner Kushner & CompanyCongratulations, you've survived the economic downturn! Now you’re ready to prepare your organization for long awaited growth and prosperity. The challenge may be that you've had to …
Excerpts from a panel discussion on "Ten Breakthrough Technologies" at the ACE '14 Annual Collaboration for Entrepreneurship event in Livonia.Listen Monday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 3 p.m., 8 p.m. and 1 a.m.) at www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com. …
Hear about the major lessons for startup entrepreneurs gleaned from the Startup Weekend Grand Rapids. Michael Rogers talks with Devon Higgins of Organik Consulting Growth Marketing. Also on today's show, operations insights from an entrepreneur who …
By Cheryl Kuch SBAM Approved Partner ASEGames are everywhere. Nearly everyone has gaming systems on their electronic devices—their smart phones, on the Internet. And now our work? Are we heading toward revamping recruiting, employee training, …
By Kristin Cifolelli, SBAM Approved Partner ASEInclement weather can have a serious impact on an employer’s productivity, be it managing employees who can’t make it into work due to heavy snowfalls or school closings, or …
By SBAM Approved Partner, AdvanceHRHave you ever hired the wrong person? Maybe the bad decision didn't rise to the level of hiring an embezzler or someone with a violent temper. But regret comes in many …
Michigan’s University Research Corridor (URC) ranks high among eight university innovation clusters in a new measure that examines R&D spending, research commercialization and talent production, according to a new Economic Impact Report. Michael Rogers talks …
Great Lakes Entrepreneur’s Quest (GLEQ) announced a new development in its efforts to accelerate and leverage its 14-year history of providing services and support to entrepreneurs. GLEQ has merged with the Small Business …
