The importance of secure email
E-mail has become so common place that most of us cannot remember or imagine life without it. While it can be a great business and personal tool, it can also be frustrating and even burdensome …
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March 14, 2016
March 14, 2016
Who gets a deceased employee’s final pay?
The ASE research department regularly fields questions about the disposition of an employee’s final pay when that employee dies. Particularly in an age of non-traditional domestic living arrangements, employers sometimes field claims for the money …
March 11, 2016
Early lessons from SBAM’s small business wellness challenge
Over 400 small business employees across the state participated in SBAM’s 12-week Small Business Worksite Wellness Challenge that concluded this winter.
March 10, 2016
Advice for small business owners who want to plan for a successful retirement
Key retirement planning considerations for small business owners, including have a vision for retirement, figuring out a retirement passion, the value of having a retirement mentor and deciding if and when to sell your business.
March 9, 2016
Sleeping on the job is FMLA protected?
Generally, if an employee is found sleeping on the job, it is an easy disciplinary issue. Find out why and decide whether to terminate or not. However, what if the employee has a medical condition—for …
March 9, 2016
Five key social media trends for 2016
Five key social media trends for 2016 that include the growth of emoji analytics, identifying relevant metrics, the importance of focusing on engagement, evolving customer service and the growth of social mobile.
March 8, 2016
Dem debate hones in on Michigan, Clinton says Snyder should resign
The select Michigan voters picked to grill the two Democratic presidential candidates at tonight's debate weren't interested in theoretical policy points.
March 8, 2016
Trump shows off his hands; GOP gives little mention to the mitten
Donald TRUMP defended his manhood by showing off the size of his hands. And Marco RUBIO and Ted CRUZ verbally battered the New York billionaire every chance they could.
March 7, 2016
Endpoint security
Endpoint Security is the practice of protecting each of the user’s computers on a network. By providing protection for each endpoint, if malware, ransomware (malicious software that ask for a payment to remove itself), or …
March 7, 2016
Five habits of successful proposal writing
Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, interviews Sue Tellier, owner of government contracting consulting company, JetCo Solutions, in Grand Rapids, to learn more about Sue’s Five habits of successful …
March 7, 2016
Learn how to access capital at a series of upcoming webinars and seminars
The Small Business Association of Michigan is partnering with the state of Michigan to offer free seminars and webinars over the next few months to help small business owners do a better job accessing capital.
March 4, 2016
Great suggestions on the best way to be an appropriate self-promoter
Hear business author Bruce Kasanoff talk about his book “How to Self-Promote without Being a Jerk.”
March 4, 2016
Cool gear and gadgets at CES small business owners should know about
Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with tech expert Tony Merlo, owner of SmarterPhones.net, about the cool gear, gadgets and smartphones that created a buzz at the recent …
March 4, 2016
Local consulting firm launches CEO roundtable
Jack Pyle, Vice President of the East Lansing-based Business Consulting Services (BCS) announces the launch of the firm’s monthly CEO Roundtable to take place 7:00 am – 9:00 am on Tuesday, March 15 at The …
March 3, 2016
DOL publishes proposed rules for paid sick leave for federal contractors
As of February 12, 2016, there are at least 25 state and local jurisdictions that mandate paid sick leave. Now it is the federal government’s turn.
March 3, 2016
A great attitude and behavior will improve your 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.
March 3, 2016
Entrepreneurs, know your options for raising capital
Entrepreneurs interested in knowing more about available options for raising capital and many other issues important to the success of their new business can learn more by participating in several upcoming webinars or attending an …
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