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 …
News & Resources
Categories
- All
- Certification
- SBAM Press Release
- ASE
- DEI
- Podcast
- Sponsored Content
- Public Relations
- Weatherization Grant Testimonials
- Small Business Briefing Archives
- Webinar Videos
- Loans and Funding Webinars
- Wednesday Wisdom Videos
- Go Local Blog
- Champion
- Breaking News
- Agents
- Member Benefits
- Agent Alert
- Focus Magazine
- Uncategorized
- Magazine Content
- Health Care Reform
- Event
- Top News
- Accounting and Finance
- Legal
- Advocacy
- Watchdog News
- Operations
- Human Resources
- Audio Seminars
- Information Technology
- Sales and Marketing
- SBAM News
- Blog
- News
May 16, 2013
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 …
May 15, 2013
Employer Notification of Exchange / Marketplace
Among the key changes in health care reform is an employee's option, if eligible, to choose a plan from a state-run exchange. Beginning this Fall, you are required to inform all employees and new hires …
May 15, 2013
Federal appeals court invalidates NLRB poster regulation
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) declared in a rule that employers subject to its jurisdiction (which is most employers) would be guilty of an unfair labor practice if they did not post a “Notification …
May 15, 2013
A new service helps you keep track of membership perks. Details today on Business Next.
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Michael Rogers talks with Andrew Bank and Greg Hammerman, co-founders of Larky, a small business that helps people keep track of …
May 15, 2013
Employee telecommuting: Time for a fresh look?
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRA rising number of companies -- large and small -- are permitting employees to telecommute, full or part-time. Recently the practice came under fire when Yahoo's CEO said the …
May 13, 2013
How credit unions are stepping up to the plate to loan to small businesses. Details today on Business Next
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network. David Adams, CEO of the Michigan Credit Union League, talks about why credit unions lent more than $1 billion to …
May 10, 2013
HSAs, HRAs, and the affordability and the minimum value tests
By Scott Lyon, Senior Vice PresidentAs we head into the summer, it seems that the folks in Washington are ramping up the release of various regulations for the Affordable Care Act. On May 3, the …
May 10, 2013
Are “casual Fridays” getting out of hand?
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Anthony Kaylin Many companies have casual days, generally Fridays. Casual Fridays are dress down days—a nice perk for employees that costs the employer little to nothing to implement. …
May 10, 2013
Tips on email newsletters. Today on Business Next
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.How to make a great small business email newsletter for your customers and potential customers. Michael Rogers talks with Nicole Meloche, owner …
May 9, 2013
Proposed bill makes a “comp time” law actually possible
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Joe DeSantisRepublicans in the U.S. House of Representatives, mindful of the perception that their party has come to be perceived as anti-family and anti-worker, have resurrected a bill …
May 9, 2013
The hiring manager and millennial behavior in job interviews
Article courtesy of Human Resources Training ProgramsBy Cheryl KuchAs new college graduates embark on finding their first career jobs, or even summer jobs, many of them will find not just the sluggish economy or high …
May 8, 2013
SBAM congratulates 20 members for making the 2013 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch list
On May 2, the Michigan Celebrates Small Business event recognized 50 small businesses that made the 2013 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch list. Twenty of those businesses are members of the Small Business Association of …
May 8, 2013
Getting a handle on intermittent FMLA leave
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRA key purpose of the Family Medical Leave Act was, of course, to accommodate the employee who has a genuine medical need for long-term leave, or intermittent leave. Unfortunately, …
May 7, 2013
Want a good team player? Draft a neurotic.
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Anthony KaylinIf you had to assemble a team for a work project, who would you pick?According to new study, persons categorized as neurotic are better team players and …
May 6, 2013
What kind of boss are you?
By Steven StraussQuestion: I run a very busy business and as a result, I really don't have the time, nor the interest frankly, to be all warm and fuzzy with my employees. I feel that …
May 6, 2013
How to get the great employees you need. Tips today on Business Next
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Today on Business Next, how to hire beyond the job description, with author and career management coach JoAnn Corley, founder and CEO …
May 3, 2013
Avoid a tax audit! Advice today on Business Next.
Tune in today at 10am to Business Next (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Long-time small business advocate and retired CPA Paul Hense offers his suggestions on how you, as a small …
© 2025 Small Business Association of Michigan, All rights reserved