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March 13, 2012
March 12, 2012
Tips on cutting your energy costs, and customer service insights. Today at 10 a.m. on Business Next!
Tips on cutting your energy costs, and insights into the customer service values of a unique "green" small business. Interview with Denny Duchene, founder of Inspired Green of Grand Ledge. Also, this week's small business …
March 7, 2012
The importance of community bankers to small business financing. Today at 10 a.m. on Business Next
Michael Rogers talks small business banking with Don Mann of the Community Bankers of Michigan. Also, entrepreneurial success stories from Don Sherman, Green Fundraiser Store; Angela Fisher, Ace Barter Exchange and Justin Jacobs, Comeplaydetroit.com. Listen …
March 2, 2012
Can’t get a bank loan? Learn more about non-bank financing alternatives — today at 10 a.m. on Business Next.
Non-bank financing alternatives for small businesses. Michael Rogers talks with Julius Talley of James Capital LLC in Kalamazoo. Listen today at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on the Michigan Business Network. Listen to …
March 2, 2012
Steven Strauss: Shark Tank
Question: Lately I have been watching the TV show Shark Tank and really like it. What always amazes me is that the people whose products I don’t like often get money and those that I …
March 1, 2012
Guide for using LinkedIn to promote your small business
(By Ashley Ferremi, Eiler PR in Ann Arbor. From SBAM’s member-only Focus on Small Business magazine)While there are numerous social media sites available online, unlike Facebook and Twitter, LinkedIn’s primary target is the professional work …
February 29, 2012
Visa, AMEX, Master Card: are you getting the best terms and service on your credit card processing? Learn more at 10 a.m. today on Business Next!
Whether you're a credit card veteran or new to credit card processing, get all the money-saving facts today at 10 a.m. when Michael Rogers talks with Charlie Creamer of Midwest Transaction Group (SBAM's Approved Partner …
February 28, 2012
SBAM members get terrific discount for March 20 “Economic Gardening” learning program in Grand Rapids
New “economic gardening” resources and programs designed to help small businesses achieve rapid growth will be showcased at an SBAM event March 20 in Grand Rapids. Click here for registration details. Tickets are $60, but …
February 24, 2012
How you can create a productive, “leaderful” small business. Today at 10 a.m. on the Business Next free audio seminar
Program guest Dr. Joe Raelin talks with Michael Rogers about the key aspects of creating a "leaderful" small business operation. Raelin will conduct a March 14 program in Lansing sponsored by Capital Quality and Innovation …
February 22, 2012
Steven Strauss: Innovation Continued …
In last week’s column we looked at how innovation can be nurtured in companies. Specifically, I shared the story of 3M and how the company used an innovation culture to foster the creation of Post-It …
February 17, 2012
Secrets of world class customer service! Today at 10 a.m. on the Business Next free audio seminar
Customer service expert John DiJulius talks with Michael Rogers about implementing world class customer service and using it as a springboard to small business success. Listen today at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. …
February 13, 2012
Startup aims to help small businesses save money on organic waste disposal — on today’s Business Next free audio seminar
Michael Rogers interviews Justin Swan of Organicycle, a west Michigan company doing innovative work in organic waste disposal for small businesses. Listen at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. today on the Michigan Business …
February 10, 2012
New survey shows rising optimism by nation’s small business owners — details on today’s Business Next free audio seminar
Michael Rogers talks with Todd McCrackin, president of the National Small Business Association (SBAM's national affiliate) about the Year-End Economic Report. Listen at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. today on the Michigan Business …
February 9, 2012
Competition for good workers means you need to pay attention to your benefits program
(From SBAM’s member-only Focus on Small Business magazine)Gary Kushner, a nationally-known small business benefits expert and owner of Kushner & Company, was a guest on a recent SBAM “Business Next” audio seminar program. In this …
February 8, 2012
An innovative small manufacturer bets on Michigan talent and creativity — on today’s Business Next free audio seminar
Profile of an innovative Upper Peninsula small business owner who is proving he can make money manufacturing in Michigan rather than China. SBAM's Vice President Communications Michael Rogers talks with David Ollila of Marquette Backcountry …
February 7, 2012
Get your new employees off to an energetic start!
Do you have enthusiastic employees? People who are excited to do their jobs and contribute whatever they can to further your business? If you are like most entrepreneurs, you don’t.But you can reverse this situation …
February 7, 2012
Get your new employees off to an energetic start!
Do you have enthusiastic employees? People who are excited to do their jobs and contribute whatever they can to further your business? If you are like most entrepreneurs, you don’t.But you can reverse this situation …
February 6, 2012
How entrepreneurship can be an instrument for positive social change — on today’s Business Next free audio seminar.
Listen at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. today on the Michigan Business Network. Listen to archived programs anytime at your convenience on your PC or mobile device by going to the Business Next …
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