Article courtesy of NSBA, by Jody MilaneseOn Tuesday, House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) announced that the House will vote on Thursday on a tax-only measure to avert the fiscal cliff and keep rates low for …
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Michael Rogers talks about small business economic prospects for 2013 with economist Charles Ballard of Michigan State University. Also on today’s …
Article republished from MIRS Capitol CapsuleAt first, Lorilea Zabadal was just bothered by news that downtown hot dog vendor Clint Tarver's catering equipment was destroyed during Tuesday's Capitol protests over the Right to Work law. …
Gov. Snyder and the Legislature have again helped make Michigan more competitive for jobs by approving legislation that allows workers the freedom to decide whether or not to join a union. “We believe that the …
According to new regulations of the PPACA, a Summary of Benefits & Coverage must be provided to employers and individuals “when shopping for coverage, enrolling in coverage, at each new plan year, and within seven …
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm or 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Today on Business Next, Michael Rogers talks with Bob Yelvington, operator/owner of LansingNightOut.com, about the intersection between entertainment, promotion and small …
The Michigan Finance Authority won The Bond Buyer's 11th annual Deal of the Year award Wednesday night for its multi-billion refinancing of Michigan's federal unemployment insurance loan."This was a transaction that was big, precedent setting …
The Michigan House and Senate Thursday moved three bills giving workers greater freedom to opt out of unions. The package of bills includes both public and private unions, and only exempts police and fire workers …
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Michael Rogers talks with Heather Rousseau, who with her husband Adam owns SugarHigh Bakery in Frankenmuth. In November they won $10,000 on …
Michigan, as evidenced by the recent growth of small business jobs in the state, has begun its economic recovery. Since January 1st of this year, small businesses have filled over 13,000 jobs. The Small Business …
Article courtesy of NSBALate last week, President Barack Obama unveiled his proposal to avert the looming fiscal cliff at the end of the year, which was immediately rejected by House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) and …
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.From the Great Lakes Expo Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market meeting in Grand Rapids, Michael Rogers talks with Cary Dillman, owner …
If you launched an innovative new product or service in the past three years, you’re eligible to enter the Innovation Awards contest, a part of Michigan Celebrates Small Business.Get the one-page entry form here. It’s …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Kevin Marrs We have all seen the devastating images of the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Most of us can recall other similar natural (or man-made) disasters that have …
Tune in at 10am (replays at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Today on Business Next, Tom Borg, owner of Tom Borg Consulting, talks about how entrepreneurs can evaluate risk, make productive hiring decisions, …
Article courtesy of NSBABy Molly BroganYesterday, a number of the National Small Business Association's executive committee members - including representatives from the Small Business Association of Michigan - and leadership participated in various activities on …
We need your input. Please take a few minutes to click this link and take this very important outlook survey.The Small Business Association of Michigan is participating in the first Michigan 2013 Economic Outlook Survey. …
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM), Public Sector Consultants (PSC) and the Michigan Fitness Foundation (MFF) on Dec. 5 at 12:30 p.m. at the State Capitol will kick-off the 16-week “Worksite Wellness Challenge.” The …
