Managing Your Small Business IT Environment with Security and Sound Backups
On this week's SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Blaine Tillander, owner of Granite Networks and a member of SBAM’s Leadership Council.
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February 15, 2025
February 14, 2025
Prompted by Urgency from Speaker Hall – Senate Takes Action on Minimum Wage and Tip Credit Legislation
February 21st continues to loom over the small business community as we have waited on the Senate to act after the House passed HB 4001 (minimum wage, tip credit) and HB 4002 (Earned Sick Time …
February 14, 2025
Scale or Fail: The Power of Effective Systems
As entrepreneurs and small business owners, the to-do list is constantly growing – client work, administrative tasks, strategic planning, content creation, bookkeeping…and the list goes on.
February 14, 2025
Guidelines for Non-Exempt Travel Time Pay
Non-exempt/hourly employees that travel on behalf of their employer may incur hours worked and must be paid for travel time.
February 13, 2025
New H-1B Rules Now in Effect
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a final rule updating H-1B visa eligibility requirements and other changes. They say it will give employers greater flexibility in employing skilled foreign workers. The new rule took …
February 13, 2025
Get Expert Guidance for Free with SBAM’s ‘Ask an Expert’
Whether navigating complex regulations, strategizing for growth or troubleshooting operational hurdles, small business owners face an array of decisions that require expert guidance.
February 12, 2025
Behavior Breeds Behavior – Leading with Positive Energy
Every business faces periods of high demand—tight deadlines, nonstop requests, and a team working at full speed to keep things running smoothly. In addition to that, there are external stressors that affect both the business …
February 12, 2025
Unlocking Operational Efficiency with AI
In today’s fast-paced world, small and medium-sized businesses face increasing pressure to operate efficiently and make data-driven decisions.
February 11, 2025
Budget Grows In ‘Sustainable’ Way
Budget Director Jen Flood rolled out Wednesday an $83.5 billion budget proposal for next year that spends nearly all the $770.4 million projected to be left over with this year's budget and the $910.2 million in extra …
February 11, 2025
Whitmer Proposes Long-Term Road Funding Plan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposed a $3 billion long-term road funding plan Monday that would allocate all taxes paid at the pump toward roads, imposes $1.6 billion in new, unspecified taxes on large corporations, $500 million in government …
February 11, 2025
Let’s Go on a Date
In my 30 years of working in branding, I’ve seen countless small business owners pour their hearts into their work, only to struggle when it comes time to market themselves.
February 10, 2025
The Small Business Briefing – February 10, 2025
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
February 10, 2025
Immigration Enforcement: What Michigan Employers Need to Know
On January 20, 2025, on his first day in office, President Trump issued several sweeping executive orders intended to advance his immigration agenda.
February 9, 2025
Workplace Learning in 2025: Employees want more AI, Soft Skills, and Leadership Training
According to the TalentLMS Annual L&D Benchmark Report, employees fear their job skills are becoming obsolete, and employers are not providing training fast enough to keep pace with change.
February 8, 2025
Actionable Steps to Boost Employee Engagement
Engaging hybrid teams requires a balanced approach that combines digital tools with personal interactions.
February 7, 2025
MCAN Launches Reconnect Now Grant Opportunity
Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) recognized the importance of institutions of higher education and workforce partners in supporting Michigan in moving closer to our goal of Sixty by 30; to increase the percentage of Michigan residents with …
February 7, 2025
A Growing Business Serving the Needs of a Growing Population of Michigan Seniors
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Jeff Welsh, President and Owner of Right At Home In Home Care & Assistance, based in southeast Michigan.
February 6, 2025
DTE Energy boosts small businesses across the state with more than $15,000 in energy efficiency upgrades
DTE Energy announced the winners of its 2024 Energy Efficiency Makeover contest. Three small businesses in Michigan each won $5,000 for energy efficiency improvements.
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