The secret ingredient
By Steven StraussQuestion: Steve, I saw you give a speech a while back where you talked about the “secret ingredient” in business. Could you share that again? I missed part of it and it seemed …
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June 3, 2013
June 3, 2013
How local economic development helps your small business. Today on Business Next
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Michael Rogers reports from the Michigan Economic Developers Conference in Lansing. Interviews with Amy Cell, senior vice president for Talent Enhancement, …
June 1, 2013
SBAM member Treat Dreams partners to support young entrepreneur
It’s not unusual that a business owner chatting with a customer and fellow business owner evolves into a business partnership. What’s different is that the customer is 6 years old.Christopher Pandzich, 6, is participating in …
May 31, 2013
Employee notification of Exchange
By Scott Lyon, Senior Vice PresidentBefore October 1, 2013, employers must notify their employees about the availability of the Health Exchange/Marketplace. In Michigan the Exchange will be called Mi Health Marketplace. In summary, this requirement …
May 31, 2013
Lessons of entrepreneurial success from small businesses named to the 2013 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch list. Today on Business Next!
Tune in at 10am on the Michigan Business Network!Michael Rogers talks with Michigan 50 Companies to Watch winners John Kelo of Match RX, Lee Francisco of 906 Technologies, Mike Uckele of Uckele Health and Nutrition, …
May 30, 2013
Is an attendance requirement reasonable under the ADA?
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Anthony KaylinPTI is a company that provides around-the-clock ground transportation service for railroads seeking to move their train crews from one route to another. Ms. Terri Basden was …
May 29, 2013
Employee Notification of Exchange
Before October 1, 2013, employers must notify their employees about the availability of Health Exchange/Marketplace. In Michigan the Exchange will be called Mi Health Marketplace. In summary, this requirement applies to essentially all employers and …
May 29, 2013
Politeness leads to profits! Today on Business Next
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Michael Rogers talks with business etiquette expert Lydia Ramsey, author of "Manners That Sell - Adding the Polish That Build Profits."
May 28, 2013
MDEQ air quality workshops
Are you required to obtain an air permit for your company, or are you interested in learning more about the air permit process? If so, you may want to attend an upcoming workshop (June 5, …
May 24, 2013
When actions can result in discrimination
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRYou and your managers may not believe you ever discriminate against disabled applicants and employees. But there sometimes are subtle and unintentional actions that can result in illegal discrimination …
May 22, 2013
The final stage of emergency and disaster planning: recovery
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. BurnsDisasters come in many forms. The only thing they have in common is their surprise nature. Last month’s bombings in Boston and explosion in West, Texas …
May 22, 2013
Secrets of entrepreneurial success from MI 50 Companies to Watch winners! Today on Business Next
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Michael Rogers interviews Michigan 50 Companies to Watch 2013 winner Pete Brand, co-founder of Mindscape at Hanon McKendry, Grand Rapids - …
May 21, 2013
Crafting job descriptions with legal hazards in mind
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRIt may seem unnecessary to cover something as basic as a requirement to show up for work regularly, in a job description. Better not to make this assumption. Businesses …
May 20, 2013
Use your website and social media to promote your business. Today on Business Next
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Tips and suggestions for improving the way you use your website and social media to promote your small business. Today on …
May 17, 2013
SBAM works to help stop a tax on health claims. Details today on Business Next.
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Today on Business Next, SBAM's Director of Government Relations Dave Jessup talks about efforts to prevent the extension of the one …
May 16, 2013
Employer notification of Exchange/Marketplace
By Scott Lyon, Senior Vice PresidentAmong the key changes in health care reform is an employee's choice, if eligible, to choose a plan from a state-run exchange. Starting March 1, 2013 (delayed until Fall 2013), …
May 16, 2013
Seven employee types you can do without
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy George BrownAt ASE we have several barometers that give us a sense of the “weather” out there, i.e., the issues employers are facing at any given point in …
May 16, 2013
Suit Filed Challenging the PPACA
On May 2, seven plaintiffs from six states filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia challenging the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’s (PPACA’s) employer penalties in states with federal …
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