Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Joe DeSantis In the words of the old song, Everything Old is New Again. But the results of a recent survey from CareerBuilder about employee attitudes suggest that …
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) Director Steve Arwood today warns Michigan corporations of a non-governmental entity called "Corporate Records Service" trying to collect a $125 fee to prepare corporate meeting minutes. The …
By Scott Lyon, Senior Vice PresidentUp until recently, as a business owner, your customers got to make that decision for themselves and it would be based on any number of factors. Unfortunately, the Affordable Care …
By Steven StraussPresident’s Day served as a reminder that, like small business owners, not all presidents are great leaders. It’s ironic of course given that the highest political office in the land is one where …
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network. How to build a strong and productive company culture. Tips from business coach Tim Kuppler of AdviCoach.
Article courtesy of NSBAOn Feb. 13, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-Mich.) and ranking member Sander Levin (D-Mich.) announced the formation of 11 bipartisan Tax Reform Working Groups.In a press release, Camp …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Cheryl Kuch, Linda Yesh-McMasterHas it become the norm, rather than the exception, to be uncivil to each other? Has the frequency of colleagues making petty accusations, spreading rumors, …
Question: I notice that some folks seem very good at getting their posts and blogs and videos to go viral, as they say. But I can’t do it. I create what I think is good …
SBAM President and CEO Rob Fowler is part of a panel at a conference today in Ann Arbor that will be presented live at the University of Michigan and simultaneously webcast. The Center for Healthcare …
Lemonade Day Detroit and the Small Business Association of Michigan are joining forces to connect small business owners with budding entrepreneurs across the state. The partnership will promote businesses who host youth lemonade stands June …
Tune in at 3pm (repeat at 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Today on Business Next: Adam Candeub, Director, IP & Communications Law Program at Michigan State University, talks about the new Intellectual Property Start-Up Project; …
By Steven StraussDid that headline catch your attention? If I did my job right, it did. Headline writing is one of those additional new things that small business people need to master these days, along …
Beginning with April 1, 2013, effective dates, the following underwriting polices will be implemented for all 1 – 49 BCBSM and BCN new business groups. The group’s rate renewal year and plan year must be aligned …
By Steven StraussQuestion: I started my business about a year ago with some personal funds and the help of friends and family. My problem is that in order to take my business to the next …
By Steven StraussQuestion: The thing I hate most about running a business are the taxes, and yet I prefer not to incur the cost and hire a CPA to help me and instead rely on …
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) has added two new people to its Lansing staff. Ken Root is the new Director of Membership. His duties will include overseeing all membership campaigns, being the liaison …
Tune in at 3pm (repeat at 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Management consultant and trainer Tom Borg has great tips on how to set reachable goals for your small business in 2013, set training goals …
Aired on Business Next: Small Business Association of Michigan President and CEO Rob Fowler discusses the gains that small business made in 2012 and the challenges facing entrepreneurship as we head into 2013.Segment OneSegment TwoSegment …
