Supreme Court to consider NLRB authority to act
On June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the petition for a writ of certiorari in NLRB v. Noel Canning. In addition to the questions presented by the petition, the parties were directed to brief …
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July 2, 2013
July 1, 2013
Delays to small biz health exchanges
On June 19, 2013, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report, “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Status of Federal and State Efforts to Establish Health Insurance Exchanges for Small Businesses,” which explores …
July 1, 2013
New tips and tricks to improve your entrepreneurial success rate! Today on Business Next.
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Michael Rogers interviews Lonnie Sciambi, entrepreneur, turnaround specialist, investor, advisor and author of "Secrets to Entrepreneurial Success."
June 28, 2013
EEOC puts the hammer down on background checks
What would the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) say about your background screening process and polices? To get an idea, take a look at the agency’s recent cases against BMW and Dollar General. These are …
June 28, 2013
Michigan fireworks industry does a bang-up job supporting local employment. Today on Business Next.
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Ben Bakken, chief financial officer for American Eagle Superstore/Big Fireworks and former vice president of business banking for 5/3 Bank, talks …
June 28, 2013
Is your business PCI compliant?
By Anne Heraghty, Midwest Transaction GroupTechnology in the payments industry continues to evolve at break-neck speed. As advances are made, so are ways to attack data bases that can cause serious breaches, wreaking havoc for …
June 25, 2013
Did you get an IRS notice with a late payment penalty?
The IRS has waived the late payment penalty for those taxpayers who requested an extension and are filing one of the 31 tax forms that were delayed due to the tax law changes in the …
June 24, 2013
Make the most of your participation in business meetings and mixers. Today on Business Next
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Business and leadership consultant Tom Borg discusses how to maximize your face time at meetings and mixers. Also today, SBAM's Director …
June 21, 2013
SBAM honors legislator of year; announces officers and board members
At its annual meeting and networking luncheon on June 20 in Lansing, the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) recognized Rep. Mike Shirkey, chair of the House Committee on Michigan Competitiveness, as its Legislator of …
June 18, 2013
Chasing payroll information
Suppose you're ready to run payroll and discover that a new employee didn't submit a W-4 form. The employee is out on the road and cannot be reached. Payroll can't wait. What does the IRS …
June 17, 2013
State Senate to consider Medicaid bills this week. Legislative update by SBAM’s Dave Jessup. Today on Business Next.
Tune in today at 10am to the Michigan Business Network.The disruptive impact of technology on marketing -- interview with Perry Ballard, veteran small business marketing expert and owner of Manage Perceived Value; Linda Hundt, owner …
June 15, 2013
Medicaid reform passes in the House of Representatives
In yet another historic vote, the Michigan House of Representatives approved legislation that will contain healthcare costs for small business and provides much needed reforms to the state’s Medicaid program.The fact is we live in …
June 14, 2013
Word of click
By Steven StraussQuestion: I heard you on the radio say that “word of mouth today is actually word of click.” Can you elaborate what you mean by that?Answer: Long-time readers of this column know that …
June 14, 2013
Supercharging the small business export economy. Today on Business Next
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Michael Rogers talks with J.D.Snyder of the Michigan State University Center for Community and Economic Development about efforts to boost Michigan small …
June 12, 2013
Get the best deal you can on your commercial lease. Details today on Business Next.
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Michael Rogers talks with Dale Willerton – The Lease Coach. Dale is a Professional Lease Consultant, coach, recognized speaker and author …
June 11, 2013
SBAM urges support for Medicaid reform
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) supports House Bill 4714. This measure initiates critical reforms and broadens the eligibility criteria to participate in the Medicaid program so that people under 133 percent of the …
June 11, 2013
Lactation rights: Appeals court slaps down denial of discrimination claim
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Joe DeSantisFiring a new mother because she asked for break time to express breast milk is indeed sex discrimination under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978.The EEOC sued …
June 10, 2013
IRS webinars on tax benefits and avoiding tax mistakes
The IRS is presenting free two webinars this month that will be interesting to both small business owners and tax professionals. First, on June 18 will be "Small Business Owners: Get All the Tax Benefits …
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