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The Small Business Briefing – February 19, 2024

Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.

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February 19, 2024

ASE Releases Results to the 2024 Severance Pay, Policies, & Practices Survey

ASE, one of the nation’s oldest and largest employer associations, has released its Severance Pay, Policies, & Practices Survey.

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February 18, 2024

The Decline of Vertical Career Paths: A Shift Towards Horizontal Growth

In the past, a vertical progression was the ideal career path for many, especially when it came to salary increases and standards of expected living. Today, the tides have changed.

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February 17, 2024

Don’t Discriminate Against Generation Z

As Gen Z continues to assert its presence in the workforce, marked by its diverse composition and unapologetic advocacy, employers are urged to recalibrate their approaches and expectations to foster a more inclusive and productive …

The Small Business Weekly podcast featuring Jen Julien of Braveworks

February 16, 2024

Building Community and Business Success

On this episode of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with ...

The Small Business Briefing with hosts Brian Calley and Sarah Miller

February 15, 2024

The Small Business Briefing – February 15, 2024

Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.

February 15, 2024

How to Develop an Effective Talent Retention Plan

Many organizations are grappling with the challenge of retaining top talent as voluntary turnover rates continue to rise. Factors such as low unemployment, a scarcity of skilled labor, and an increase in vacant roles have …

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February 14, 2024

4 Workplace Romance Policy Points for Employers to Consider

Love is a prevalent theme on Valentine’s Day, and recent studies suggest that it often extends into the workplace. Despite the increasing trend of remote work, office romances remain common, highlighting the need for clear …

February 13, 2024

Whitmer’s Tuition-Free Community College Proposal Worth $30M – How Would It Work?

The Governor hopes to achieve her vision of free community college tuition for all high school seniors by adding $30 million to the Michigan Achievement Scholarship program – a larger, nearly 2-year-old program that requires …

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February 13, 2024

Whitmer’s $80.7B Budget Called ‘Return To Normal’

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Wednesday proposed an $80.7 billion budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, which comes in 1.2 percent lower than the record-setting $81.66 billion FY 2024 budget, and was called a “return to normal” by State …

February 13, 2024

Survey says: Small business owners less optimistic about the next six months

Michiganders who own and operate small businesses have seen their optimism fall when asked about the prospects of their business over the next six months, the Small Business Association of […]

February 12, 2024

The Small Business Briefing – February 12, 2024

Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.

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February 12, 2024

Demand Generation and Lead Generation – The Dynamic Duo

In the world of marketing strategies, two pivotal initiatives take the spotlight: Demand generation and lead generation.

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February 12, 2024

The Significance of Black-Owned Small Businesses in Michigan

February is Black History Month. In commemoration, here is a look at the timeline of Black business owners in the United States. (Source: SBA.gov) Recent United States Census estimates there […]

February 9, 2024

Employer Help Center for Michigan businesses

An innovative resource that provides answers to employers on unemployment tax and claim issues is available from the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA). The new Employer Help Center is a […]