Relationships and Community Involvement as a Business Success Strategy
On this week's SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Dianne Hartwell, president of Little Blessings Childcare and a member of the SBAM Board of Directors.
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February 22, 2025
February 21, 2025
Amended Earned Sick Time Act Update
This article has been updated on February 22, 2025 in accordance with newly released FAQs by the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Governor Whitmer signed HB 4002 into law […]
February 20, 2025
Partnering with the Michigan Black Business Alliance: Advocating for Small Businesses Across Michigan
As we celebrate Black History Month, we are proud to highlight our valued partner, the Michigan Black Business Alliance (MBBA). Our collaboration with MBBA is a testament to our shared commitment to advocating for small …
February 19, 2025
Small Business Opinion: The Earned Sick Time Act is A Tough Pill for Businesses to Swallow
By Patti Eisenbraun In 1993, my husband and I embarked on a journey that combined our passion for home-brewing with a love for exploring local breweries during our vacations. Back […]
February 19, 2025
New Update on the Corporate Transparency Act
Small business owners must once again take note of shifting compliance requirements regarding the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Late Tuesday, February 18, 2025, a District Judge in Texas lifted a […]
February 18, 2025
Senate Passes 50% Tipped Wage In 2031, Most Dems Said No
The Senate passed a bill that will gradually bring the tipped wage for waitstaff and other service industry workers up to 50 percent of the minimum wage beginning in 2031, about six years from now.
February 18, 2025
Raising CIT Will Need ‘An Awful Lot Of Explaining,’ Says House Finance Chair
House Finance Committee Chair Mark Tisdel (R-Rochester) said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) will have to do "an awful lot of explaining on what the upside is" for raising the …
February 17, 2025
The Small Business Briefing – February 17, 2025
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
February 15, 2025
The Role of Managers in Effective Team Communication and Onboarding
Non-exempt/hourly employees that travel on behalf of their employer may incur hours worked and must be paid for travel time.
February 15, 2025
Managing Your Small Business IT Environment with Security and Sound Backups
On this week's SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Blaine Tillander, owner of Granite Networks and a member of SBAM’s Leadership Council.
February 14, 2025
Prompted by Urgency from Speaker Hall – Senate Takes Action on Minimum Wage and Tip Credit Legislation
February 21st continues to loom over the small business community as we have waited on the Senate to act after the House passed HB 4001 (minimum wage, tip credit) and HB 4002 (Earned Sick Time …
February 14, 2025
Scale or Fail: The Power of Effective Systems
As entrepreneurs and small business owners, the to-do list is constantly growing – client work, administrative tasks, strategic planning, content creation, bookkeeping…and the list goes on.
February 14, 2025
Guidelines for Non-Exempt Travel Time Pay
Non-exempt/hourly employees that travel on behalf of their employer may incur hours worked and must be paid for travel time.
February 13, 2025
New H-1B Rules Now in Effect
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a final rule updating H-1B visa eligibility requirements and other changes. They say it will give employers greater flexibility in employing skilled foreign workers. The new rule took …
February 13, 2025
Get Expert Guidance for Free with SBAM’s ‘Ask an Expert’
Whether navigating complex regulations, strategizing for growth or troubleshooting operational hurdles, small business owners face an array of decisions that require expert guidance.
February 12, 2025
Behavior Breeds Behavior – Leading with Positive Energy
Every business faces periods of high demand—tight deadlines, nonstop requests, and a team working at full speed to keep things running smoothly. In addition to that, there are external stressors that affect both the business …
February 12, 2025
Unlocking Operational Efficiency with AI
In today’s fast-paced world, small and medium-sized businesses face increasing pressure to operate efficiently and make data-driven decisions.
February 11, 2025
Budget Grows In ‘Sustainable’ Way
Budget Director Jen Flood rolled out Wednesday an $83.5 billion budget proposal for next year that spends nearly all the $770.4 million projected to be left over with this year's budget and the $910.2 million in extra …
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