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June 27, 2016
June 24, 2016
This Michigan 50 Companies to Watch winner specializes in clean-up
McCardel Restoration was recently named a member of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch. The fast-growing firm offers 24-hour emergency service for water, fire, wind and storm damage.
June 24, 2016
Why your small business needs an advisory board. Today on SBAM Shorts.
Michael Rogers talks with Jose Infante, is a senior development officer for Independent Bank, about the importance of having a small business advisory board.
June 24, 2016
SBAM recognizes leaders, volunteers at annual meeting
Nearly 350 small business owners and supporters attended the Small Business Association of Michigan’s (SBAM) 47th annual meeting on June 23 in Lansing.
June 23, 2016
LinkedIn gets gobbled up by Microsoft: what it means for your small business
Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with social media expert Kate Snyder, owner of Piper & Gold Public Relations in Lansing, about Microsoft’s purchase of LinkedIn and what …
June 22, 2016
Social media tips for making better use of LinkedIn and Facebook
Social media expert Kate Snyder, owner of Piper and Gold Public Relations, share her tips.
June 22, 2016
How to be a more efficient business travel road warrior
Michael Rogers talks with world traveler Chris Holman, the former small business advocate for the state of Michigan, to learn some of his top tips for efficient and safe business […]
June 22, 2016
Techniques for improving your small business sales process
Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with sales trainer and coach Greg Coyne of Gerry Weinberg and Associates Sandler Training about techniques that any small business owner can …
June 21, 2016
Leonard Kickstarts Speaker Race With June Fundraiser
The race for the next House Republican leader has moved into the "naming supporters" stage.
June 21, 2016
Whatever Happened To These 7 Bills?
Several high-profile legislative issues were thrown back in the freezer Thursday as House members and senators tied a bow on the spring session of 2016.
June 21, 2016
SBAM Small BIZ PAC announces endorsements for Aug. 2 primary
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) Small BIZ PAC has endorsed candidates for the Aug. 2 primary election. In addition, in some races the Small BIZ PAC has designated multiple candidates as receiving the …
June 20, 2016
The pros and cons of franchises
The pros and cons of franchises and the results of the latest PNC Bank survey of small and mid-size businesses.
June 17, 2016
Small businesses not exempt from new FLSA regulations
The U.S. Department of Labor issued its much-anticipated final rule changing the regulations for the so-called "white collar” exemptions under the FLSA, and doubled the minimum salary level necessary for employees to be properly classified …
June 17, 2016
Health and safety firm named to MI 50 Companies to Watch List
Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Ellen Hallett, chief operating officer for RightAnswer.com, Inc., of Midland.
June 16, 2016
Complexities of paying a salary to a non-exempt employee
As a result of the changes to the FLSA salary level test, many employers will need to convert some of their currently exempt employees to non-exempt. This will result in an additional administrative burden for …
June 15, 2016
Senate Passes HICA Elimination/Replacement Bills
The Health Insurance Claims Assessment (HICA), a fee dreaded by the business community, would go away under legislation that passed the Senate Wednesday.
June 15, 2016
Senate Passes New House DPS Package with Minor Changes
Senate Republicans Wednesday evening pushed through a Detroit Public Schools (DPS) reform package that closely resembled what the House passed late last week with a couple changes.
June 15, 2016
Can retirees help address your small business workforce needs?
Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with small business advocate, Chris Holman, 2016 President of AARP Michigan, about tapping into retirees to help address your small business workforce …
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