Michael Rogers talks with Lester Keepper of Prism Analytical Technologies Inc and Hyatt Chaudhary of Carbon Media Group, both members of the 2014 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch. Also on today’s show, an interview with …
Customer loyalty is not what it once was. There was a time when people were very loyal to businesses and brands, and while still true to an extent, it is less true today than it …
Michigan’s University Research Corridor (URC) ranks high among eight university innovation clusters in a study that examines R&D spending, research commercialization and talent production. Michael Rogers talks with URC Executive Director Jeff Mason. Listen …
Contact: Miche SuboskiMSuboski@MiQuest.org586.929.4782Lansing, MI , June 9, 2014 – A third-generation entrepreneur with a passion for integrating hardware with software applications, Jake Sigal, will be the keynote presenter at the 14th Annual GLEQ Business Plan …
Entrepreneurial success lessons from Michigan 50 Companies to Watch winners David Warner of NextLevel Manufacturing and Greg Welch of Michigan Lake products. Listen Monday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 p.m., 10 p.m. …
By Rob Fowler, President and CEOSBAM reminds you that Proposal 1 is on the Aug. 5 ballot. It’s an important initiative that will help local small businesses and the communities in which they’re located across …
Michael Rogers profiles SBAM Leadership Council members Tommy Brann of Brann’s Steakhouse and Sports Grill LC and Rishi Patel, Serenity Management and Real Estate. Listen Friday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 p.m., …
Michael Rogers talks with Sassa Akervall of SISU Mouth Guards, Lorri Rishar of Edge Partnerships and Paul Riddell of On Duty Gear. Listen Monday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 3 p.m., 8 p.m. …
Lawmakers in Lansing yesterday approved, and Gov. Snyder signed, a compromise, bipartisan measure that boosts the state minimum wage to $8.15 on Sept. 1 and then gradually increases it. Here is the schedule …
Michael Rogers talks with Alfred Poor, PhD, president of The Center for Small Business, about his book “Power Marketing for Small Business: How you can boost sales with low-cost video.” Listen Wednesday at 10-11 …
By Rob Fowler, President and CEO Small Business Association of Michigan SBAM recently announced our strong support for Michigan Citizens for Strong and Safe Communities’ campaign to help local small businesses create jobs while …
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEThe National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has decided to re-review the issue of employee use of employer emails for “(union) organizing” purposes. The NLRB is considering whether …
By Steven StraussQuestion: Steve – Can you let the small business bosses out there know that managing people is as important as managing their business? We employees want to help, but it’s tough when we …
Perry Ballard, owner of Manager Perceived Value and a veteran SCORE counselor, with tips on how to craft an effective loan proposal. Listen Monday at 3-4 p.m. ET (replay at 8 p.m. and 1 …
By Scott Lyon, Senior Vice PresidentRecently, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network announced changes in their relationships with Associations and Chambers. Much like reductions that have been made in the commission …
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEAccording to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), disability is a focus in its Strategic Enforcement Plan. Over the past four fiscal years, the number of ADA-related …
By Steven StraussOne of the best parts of writing this column for USA TODAY for as long as I have (17 years!) is that I am often afforded the opportunity to learn about what big …
The Michigan Entrepreneurship Score Card – 2014 Edition reports a dramatic uptick in the metrics that support a robust entrepreneurial environment and a number of other positive trends in Michigan’s business climate. This edition of …
