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January 27, 2014
January 24, 2014
Looking to sell your business? Avoid these pitfalls! Advice today on Business Next
Business consultant and business coach George Scott has expert advice on key things to remember if you're considering putting your small business up for sale. Listen today for Part One of the interview with George …
January 22, 2014
How to manage marketing in the age of social media. Insights today on Business Next!
Michael Rogers talks with veteran marketing Perry Ballard, owner of Manage Perceived Value.Listen Wednesday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 3 p.m., 8 p.m. and 1 a.m.) atwww.michiganbusinessnetwork.com. Downloadable podcast versions of previous shows available …
January 20, 2014
Big changes in cell phone contracts coming! Tech tips today on Business Next.
Michael Rogers talks with Tony Merlo, owners of Smarterphones.net and a member of SBAM’s Leadership Council about new cell phone contracts and costs, recycling old cell phones, strategies for interacting with the smartphone universe, good …
January 17, 2014
Top Five Issues for HR
By Anthony Kaylin SBAM Approved Partner, ASEAs we walk into 2014 the question we have to ask is “What are the hot button issues of the new year?” With limited resources and expanded responsibilities, HR …
January 17, 2014
Two More Bills to Support Hiring Ex-Convicts
By: Joe DeSantis SBAM Approved Partner ASELast week a bipartisan group of legislators in Michigan’s House of Representatives introduced two bills designed to make it less risky for employers to hire former prisoners.On January 9, …
January 17, 2014
Key 2014 Dates for the Affordable Care Act – Part II
By: Kristin Cifolelli, SBAM Approved Partner ASELast week, we ran an article summarizing the numerous key dates and provisions of the Affordable Care Act that will take effect in January 2014. This follow-up article looks …
January 17, 2014
Prospects for the global economy and what that means for your small business. Insights today on Business Next.
Bill Adams, senior international economist for PNC bank, talks about what’s going on in global markets and how those prospects might affect your small business prosperity in 2014. Listen Friday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay …
January 15, 2014
Healthcare.gov & Medicaid Expansion – Quick Michigan Facts
By Scott Lyon, Senior Vice PresidentEarlier this week the Department of Health and Human Services issued its third issue brief regarding national and state level enrollment related information for the Health Insurance Marketplace. This information …
January 15, 2014
Time to Begin Counting Hours for Variable Hour Employees
Posted By: Ben Cohen SBAM Approved Partner Kushner & CompanyWith the delay of the Employer Mandate in PPACA until January 1, 2015, many employers set aside their plans to track the hours of their variable …
January 15, 2014
How to define and establish a dynamic brand. Tips today on Business Next!
Michael Rogers talks with business coach Tim Kuppler of AdviCoach and Bill and Linda Kleist from Identity Graphic Design. Update: Kuppler's new e-book “Build the Culture Advantage, Deliver Sustainable Performance with Clarity and Speed” is …
January 13, 2014
Key Dates for the Affordable Care Act – Part I
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy: Kristin CifolelliIt is hard to believe that it has been almost fours year since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law in March 2010. If you follow …
January 13, 2014
HR’s Role in New Business Start-Ups
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy: Anthony KaylinCapitalism in its purest form, as in new business start-ups, is cold. The anticipation of big rewards later on lowers employees’ expectations for pay and benefits initially. …
January 13, 2014
Top Small Business Trends (Part II)
By: Steven StraussOne of the best things about being in business today (or worst, I suppose, depending upon your point of view) is that it is always changing; not only do you need to be …
January 8, 2014
A proper at-will policy still prevails in Michigan courts
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. Burns For many years now Michigan courts have generally upheld an employer’s at-will policies. Still, plaintiffs continue to bring expensive wrongful discharge lawsuits, generally arguing that …
January 8, 2014
Get recognition for your healthy workplace! Learn how today on Business Next.
Today on Business Next, learn how your small business can apply for the Michigan Fitness Foundation’s Health Workplace Award (entries due Jan. 10.) Also on today’s show, fringe marketing, prospect management and other small business …
January 7, 2014
Injuries at work no accident
Nearly every workplace injury has a definable, preventable cause. This means workplace injuries don't result from "accidents." Nearly every workplace injury has a preventable cause. For tips to prevent accidents, continue reading.There is almost no …
January 6, 2014
In 2014, learn how to get more done with a “12 Week Year.” Lessons today on Business Next
Michael Rogers talks with Michigan author Brian Moran. He wrote a book called the 12 Week Year that promises to teach how you can get more done in 12 weeks than others do in 12 …
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