The annual Buy Nearby economic study by the Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) and Public Sector Consultants (PSC) reveals that shifting 10% of consumer spending to local retailers could boost Michigan’s […]
Finding the right retirement plan to attract and retain employees is challenging for small business owners. And to compete with bigger companies and corporations, small businesses have to offer a robust employee benefit package.
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is a refundable tax credit for certain eligible businesses and tax-exempt organizations that had employees and were affected during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Small Business Association of […]
Clear and realistic expectations from a leader are vital. This includes setting achievable job requirements, behavioral standards, and maintaining a sustainable workload to prevent burnout.
Learning and development (L&D) teams have traditionally aimed to equip workers with the skills needed for their current jobs and future career advancement.
The Michigan Supreme Court decided on July 31, 2024 that the 2018 Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave law changes were not constitutional. This ruling now means there are three […]
Various state laws have emerged to protect employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, as well as those who are supporting family members who are victims.
On this episode of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Shannon Enders, founder of Lakeshore Employee Benefits in Norton Shores.
Often, when small business owners hear about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs, the first thing that comes to mind is, “I’m not a large enough company to benefit from this type of initiative.”
Discover how the SBAM Foundation’s SBSH Grant Program can be a game-changer for your business. Specifically crafted to support first- and second-stage businesses hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic, this […]
As a business grows, it becomes increasingly complex. Business functions that one or two people once managed now require additional staff.
Calley: Lawmakers must move swiftly or risk irreversible harm to Michigan’s economy Brian Calley, President & CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan, issued the following statement after the […]
Blue Cross® Blue Shield® of Michigan (BCBSM) provides small business employers and their employees various resources to help them get the help they need. The complex issues surrounding mental health, […]
If you ask Michigan small business owners what keeps them up at night, you are likely to get some variation of the same response —trying to find qualified people to hire.
A common theme this campaign cycle is the lack of yard signs or mailers in normally competitive areas of the state.
(DETROIT) – Around $330 million in General Fund revenue was left on Michigan's balance sheet Wednesday as the Governor finished signing the next state budget.
The SBAM Small Business Support Hub (SBSH) Grant Program is designed to provide support for established first and second stage businesses that have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
