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.
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
Launching a small business is like piloting a spaceship through an asteroid field of legal complexities. Let’s crunch some numbers: Small Business Administration data shows a 50% annual legal issue […]
Managers who cultivate authentic dialogue and demonstrate vulnerability are laying the foundation for a healthy and productive workplace culture, which is essential for advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
A new TalentLMS report sheds light on the profound impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the workplace skills and interactions of Generation Z.
Gen Z is a generation like no other, and in order to maintain your business, you’ll need to think about how you can accommodate the up-and-coming workforce.
On this episode of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Erick Stewart, owner of LAGNIAPPE Strategic Consulting in Battle Creek.
If an employee runs out of paid time off, do you have to allow them to take unpaid time off?
Dianne Hartwell is a true blessing to her community, and not only because she cares for and treats each child that steps through her door with love and dignity.
With the ubiquity and convenience of online gambling, are employer “no gambling” rules a bit anachronistic? Maybe so.
