by Scott Lyon, Senior Vice PresidentLast month SBAM learned that a key feature of the Small Business Health Option (SHOP) Exchange – the ability for a small business to offer multiple plan options starting in …
SBAM today launched Decision Point, an online tool that helps small business owners understand and take action on the various health insurance decisions mandated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). “Decision Point is a dynamic, …
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) today launched Decision Point, an online tool that helps our insurance agents and their SBAM customers understand and take action on the various health insurance decisions mandated by …
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Tim Kuppler and Kathy Baker of AdviCoach have great tips and advice to help you determine if you are building a "sellable" …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Cheryl KuchAsk that question of the average person. You may get the response that women make better leaders because women are more naturally empathetic and nurturing while men …
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Michael Rogers talks with Cathey Armillas, author of The Unbreakable Rules of Marketing, 9 1/2 Ways to Get People to Love You. …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy George Brown Now that Yahoo has all their employees back in the office, Melissa Mayer must be wondering how she can improve their productivity even more. Her challenge …
By Mike MarzanoSmall business leaders from SBAM, along with the National Small Business Association (SBAM's national affiliate), made the trip to our nation’s capital the week of March 25 to bring to the forefront of …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner MTGIt's easy to understand why consumers like gift cards; they’re personal, thoughtful gifts that aren’t invasive, and recipients can use the cards on what they want when they want …
By Steven StraussQuestion: My son is going to start his own business. One thing I know is that he will need a website and I would like to pay for that. Can you tell me …
by Mark PardeeWhat would you do if you walked in the door of your business tomorrow morning and all of your important business data was gone? Your accounts receivables, customer records, inventory records, new orders …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner Clark Hill PLCby Kristi R. Gauthier and Stephanie L. Hicks The employer shared responsibility provisions under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ("PPACA") take effect on January 1, 2014. …
There's a lot of concern these days about overtime pay. New questions arise every day. Here are some points that employers need to be aware of in order to stay in compliance. Just when you …
by Tom Borg ©2013In the last few months, much has been said about the top 100 coolest places to work. As Crain’s Detroit reported, the different types of perks regarding flex hours, health club memberships, …
Scott Lyon, Senior Vice PresidentSmall Business Association of MichiganHearing this was a surprise to me, but it must be true. Along with fellow SBAM staff members Dave Jessup and Mike Marzano and a handful of …
by Rob Fowler, President and CEOThe Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) supports the broadening of eligibility criteria to participate in the Medicaid program so that people under 138 percent of the poverty level can …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Anthony KaylinWage and Hour cases have been pursued very aggressively by the federal government over the past few years.NERA Economic Consulting’s “Trends in Wage and Hour Settlements” analyzes …
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Today on Business Next, the new University of Michigan I-Corps program helps entrepreneurs bring tech products to market. Interview with I Corps …
