Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Michael Rogers interviews Lonnie Sciambi, entrepreneur, turnaround specialist, investor, advisor and author of "Secrets to Entrepreneurial Success."
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Ben Bakken, chief financial officer for American Eagle Superstore/Big Fireworks and former vice president of business banking for 5/3 Bank, talks …
By Steven StraussQuestion: Steve, I saw you give a speech a while back where you talked about the “secret ingredient” in business. Could you share that again? I missed part of it and it seemed …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy George BrownAt ASE we have several barometers that give us a sense of the “weather” out there, i.e., the issues employers are facing at any given point in …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Anthony Kaylin Many companies have casual days, generally Fridays. Casual Fridays are dress down days—a nice perk for employees that costs the employer little to nothing to implement. …
Article courtesy of Human Resources Training ProgramsBy Cheryl KuchAs new college graduates embark on finding their first career jobs, or even summer jobs, many of them will find not just the sluggish economy or high …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRA key purpose of the Family Medical Leave Act was, of course, to accommodate the employee who has a genuine medical need for long-term leave, or intermittent leave. Unfortunately, …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Anthony KaylinIf you had to assemble a team for a work project, who would you pick?According to new study, persons categorized as neurotic are better team players and …
By Steven StraussQuestion: I run a very busy business and as a result, I really don't have the time, nor the interest frankly, to be all warm and fuzzy with my employees. I feel that …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner Midwest Transaction GroupAre you processing mobile payments? Mobile payments (processing credit card transactions remotely via mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets) are commonplace in Europe and Japan. The …
Google will be hosting three free "Michigan, Get Your Business Online" events next week in St. Joseph, Grand Rapids and Midland – following up on the previous "Get Your Business Online" events Google hosted (and …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Eric BrownWhile LinkedIn and other networking platforms have become comparatively mainstream in job recruiting, an emerging trend may signal an important change in that process. Twitter, the social …
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) to the Michigan Business Network.Today on Business Next, the week's legislative update with Small Business Association of Michigan Director of Government Relations Dave Jessup, an …
By Steven StraussQuestion: We are expanding our business into a new area and the only way to make it work is to nab a new, big client. The problem is, because this is a new …
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network!Michael Rogers interviews Luann Dunsford, CEO of the Michigan Works! Association.
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Tim Kuppler and Kathy Baker of AdviCoach have great tips and advice to help you determine if you are building a "sellable" …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Cheryl KuchAsk that question of the average person. You may get the response that women make better leaders because women are more naturally empathetic and nurturing while men …
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 …
