USA Today columnist Steven Strauss talks about his new book, the 3rd Edition of the Small Business Bible, his new website and how small businesses can effectively use Twitter. Also, a story of entrepreneurial success …
Passing an inspection by a regulatory agency is a necessary, but sometimes stressful, fact of life for many business operators. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is working to make the inspection process a …
Michael Rogers talks with Charles Haseman, executive director of the Michigan State University Innovation Center, about a new network of six Michigan universities that is helping small businesses access various university assets. Also today, Detroit …
Question: I have a pal who is a great therapist. He recently got ill and was out of the office for three months. He lost several patients/clients as a result. I was hoping you might …
Earlier this week, SBAM launched its MichiganJobsInsight.com website, which tracks small business job growth in Michigan. Check out the news coverage on the launch from around the state!9 & 10 News in Traverse City: Northern …
How to proactively comply with your environmental regulation responsibilities. Learn about upcoming Michigan Department of Environmental Quality conferences. Also today: Kelly Ignace of American Waste in Traverse City talks about their unique-in-the-nation recycling facility, Matt …
A total of 881 small businesses became members of the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) in March, according to a report released today by the association. Total SBAM membership reached 14,258, a 22 percent …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner Midwest Transaction GroupAs a result of the Durbin Amendment, the Federal Reserve Board has placed a cap on debit card transactions, putting the interchange fee at 0.05% + 21 …
From SBAM's national affiliate, NSBA:Leaders in both the House and Senate have offered varying small-business tax packages. The first was offered last week by House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.), backed by House Ways And …
Learn about a great new tool for securing college interns at your small business. Click on the play button below to listen to SBAM's Vice President Communications Michael Rogers talk with Wendy Pittman, executive director …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner Midwest Transaction GroupIf you are looking for an easy and inexpensive way to accept payments on the web, Authorize.Net’s Simple Checkout could be the perfect solution. It is so …
How are we doing on building Michigan's entrepreneurial culture? Interview with Rob Fowler, president and CEO of SBAM, on the results of SBAM's latest Entrepreneurship Score Card. Listen today at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and …
The Small Business Foundation of Michigan’s eighth annual Entrepreneurship Score Card finds that Michigan’s economic assets remain postsecondary education and a highly skilled workforce. Science, engineering and graduate program output remains healthy and technology competitiveness …
The Small Business Foundation of Michigan’s eighth annual Entrepreneurship Score Card finds that Michigan has dramatically improved in the measure called Entrepreneurial Climate, rising to 15th in the nation in 2011 compared to 45th in …
Through a new partnership with Intern in Michigan, the Small Business Association of Michigan brings you a better way to find talent to help your small business today.Unlike other career websites, Intern in Michigan is …
Part 1 of 2Question: Hey Steve, I have a friend who has been unemployed for about two years. His unemployment insurance is about to run out and he has this kooky plan now to go …
Longtime small business advocate and retired CPA Paul Hense talks about the positive impact of business tax reform and how to get nuggets of useful information out of your year-end financials. Listen Friday at 10 …
Learn about the terrific new economic gardening programs being offered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Interview with the MEDC's Tom Rico. Also, David Lingholm of Answer Santiago has words of wisdom to help guide …
