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(By Dave Jessup, director of government relations) Jan. 30, 2012: A week after Gov. Snyder called on the legislature to find $1.4 billion in funding to help maintain the state’s crumbling roads and bridges, a …
(By Dave Jessup, director of government relations) Jan. 30, 2012: A week after Gov. Snyder called on the legislature to find $1.4 billion in funding to help maintain the state’s crumbling roads and bridges, a …
Q: Steve, I would like to expand but the recession was tough on me and my business. As a result, my business’ credit stinks, as does my own personal credit. I don’t have a fancy …
Question: I would like to expand but the recession was tough on me and my business. As a result, my business’ credit stinks, as does my own personal credit. I don’t have a fancy idea …
Question: I would like to expand but the recession was tough on me and my business. As a result, my business’ credit stinks, as does my own personal credit. I don’t have a fancy idea …
Electricity has been restored to SBAM HQ in Lansing. We apologize for the inconvenience to our members and customers. Customer service is standing by at (800) 362-5461 to assist you with any of your pending …
(By Julie Mann, CEO & President of JMann Consulting Group. From SBAM’s member-only Focus on Small Business magazine.) Have you ever thought, “I could accomplish my goals a lot easier if it wasn’t for the ‘people’ …
To say we are in a time of unprecedented change in business would be a vast understatement. Whether it’s the transformation wrought by our flat world, or technology, or social media, or the seeming decline …
(By Carolyn Rourke, Finance and Strategy Specialist with the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center. From SBAM’s member-only Focus on Small Business magazine) Businesses often are short on cash and looking for ways to manage …
Needless to say, this is the time of year when people’s minds turn towards those less fortunate and giving to the charities of their choice. Donating to charity is of course a wonderful thing, but …
(By Steve Arwood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Agency) There have been numerous amendments to the Michigan Employment Security Act, which are included in Public Acts 267, 268 and 269 of 2011. Some of these changes affect the …
Michael Rogers will be talking on the Jan. 4 Business Next audio seminar about small business retirement programs with Colleen Theuerkauf, Financial Advisor for Stroko MacWilliams-Wolf Wealth Management Team of Raymond James. Our Business Next audio seminars on MichiganBusinessNetwork.com are hosted …
On Tuesday, Jan. 3, SBAM's Vice President Communications Michael Rogers will be talking on the Business Next audio seminar about small business retirement programs with Colleen Theuerkauf, Financial Advisor for Stroko MacWilliams-Wolf Wealth Management Team …
by N. Craig Hathaway & Jack Brusewitz Small businesses have been the engine behind America’s economy. With more than 10 million small businesses in this country, many business owners have decisions they need to make in …
The Legislature took action this morning to attack Michigan’s $3.2 billion debt for its 100 percent employer-financed unemployment insurance (UI) system. The House Commerce Committee voted earlier today on Senate Bills 483, 484 and 806 …
As you are probably already aware, this fall the Michigan Legislature approved a new 1% claims tax. This new tax applies to pretty much every health insurance claim that you, your employees and family members file, …