By Anne Heraghty, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner VeracityThere is plenty of talk currently about mobile payments and the appeal of doing business transactions with mobile phones. Not only is this payments trend convenient for …
A new member service from SBAM gives Michigan small businesses the ability to expand market reach and improve online visibility with a premium-quality, 360º virtual tour of their business powered by Google’s Street View technology. …
Entrepreneurial customer service success tips from restaurant legend Hans Schuler, chairman and CEO of Schuler’s Restaurant and Pub in Marshall. Listen Monday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 p.m., 10 p.m. and 4 …
Learn how the Center for Rural Entrepreneurship is helping to promote innovation and small business growth in local communities. Michael Rogers talks with Don Macke, co-director of the Center. Listen Friday at 10-11 a.m. …
During Pollution Prevention Week 2014, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, in partnership with the U.S. EPA, the Michigan Manufacturing Association and several Michigan organizations, will provide a one-day seminar highlighting sustainable Manufacturing in Michigan. …
53,000 Michigan small businesses get $76M tax cut and save about $1200 each in tax and accounting costs this year.Michigan’s local small businesses are already on their way to saving $507 million in tax and …
Today on Business Next, highlights of the recent Crain’s Detroit Business Salute to Entrepreneurs event, leading off with opening remarks from Rob Fowler, president and CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan, and a …
Liz Martinez, author of The Retail Manager's Guide to Crime and Loss Prevention, talks with SBAM’s Michael Rogers about detecting counterfeit money, preventing refund fraud and implementing safe banking procedures. Listen Monday at 10-11 …
By Eric Brown, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEActivity based working (ABW) are work environments that do away with the confines of individual offices and desks. They replace them with the freedom to roam about …
By Michael J. Burns, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASELast week the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for the first time in reportedly 30 years issued new enforcement guidance on pregnancy discrimination. The regulations seek …
Journalist Rod Kackley talks about on the need for tech talent in Grand Rapids and across Michigan, and what the small business and education communities are doing about it. Listen Friday at 10-11 a.m. …
The case, Halbig v Burwell, challenged the Obama administration’s interpretation that subsidies are available in states with a federally facilitated exchange/marketplace. With a 2-1 ruling the Court agreed with Halbig that the wording of the Affordable …
Michael Rogers profiles Ben Tyndell, part owner of Tyndell Photographic. He is an alumnus of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Detroit program. Listen Wednesday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 p.m., 10 …
The case, Halbig v Burwell, challenged the Obama administration’s interpretation that subsidies are available in states with a federally facilitated exchange/marketplace. With a 2-1 ruling the Court agreed with Halbig that the wording of the …
Michael Rogers talks with Steven Trecha, owner of Integrated Strategies, Inc., about Michigan’s Logistics and Supply Chain Strategic Plan and its value to small businesses across the state. Listen Monday at 10-11 a.m. ET …
By Michael J. Burns, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEThe employer in a recent Michigan Appeals Court case prevailed in the case but paid a price in aggravation and legal fees because of the poorly-written …
By Kristin Cifolelli, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE With the explosion of social media use in the workplace in the last couple of years, HR Professionals have learned quickly the basic risks of using this …
Michael Rogers talks with Julie McFarland, president of book printer McNaughton & Gunn, Inc. Julie discusses how she keeps her employees motivated and excited to continue learning and staying engaged in their industry, the importance …
