Health Care Costs Are Going Down
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 …
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March 25, 2013
March 25, 2013
Medicaid expansion is good for Michigan small businesses
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 …
March 25, 2013
Are you next on the IRS misclassification audit list?
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 …
March 25, 2013
A new program to help you bring your tech products to market. Today on Business Next.
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 …
March 22, 2013
Build online communities to support your small business. Details today on Business Next.
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Today on Business Next, this week's small business legislative update with SBAM's Director of Government Relations Dave Jessup, how to build online …
March 21, 2013
Catch two great SBAM radio shows today on the Michigan Business Network
“This Week in Small Business” with Michael Rogers and Chris Holman streams today at 11 a.m., 4 p.m., 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. Friday on the Michigan Business Network. Chris is a well-known small business …
March 21, 2013
To repeat: The employer has a right to inspect employee e-mails from its own systems
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. Burns A report came out last week that some resident deans at Harvard University were outraged to find that Harvard administration had gone through the emails …
March 20, 2013
SBAM urges the Michigan legislature to pass the Michigan Medicaid Expansion now
Rob Fowler, president of the Small Business Association of Michigan urges the Michigan legislature to pass the Michigan Medicaid Expansion now.
March 20, 2013
Things to consider in a March Madness policy
March is here and it can only mean one thing: the NCAA Basketball Tournaments. This Thursday, March 21st is the first full day of the men’s tournament and this Saturday, March 23rd the women’s. With …
March 20, 2013
Prevent crime and retail loss at your small business. Advice today on Business Next.
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Today on Business Next, free and inexpensive ways for small retailers to holdonto their hard-earned profits through crime and loss prevention. Interview …
March 20, 2013
When can obesity be a factor in employment decisions?
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRMore than one-third of adults in the United States are obese, says one health-related government agency. That means, if you are in business long enough, there's a good chance …
March 19, 2013
When does an employee qualify as exempt from withholding?
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRWhen it comes to filling out W-4 forms, employees don't always take the task seriously. Sometimes, they simply write "exempt" on their W-4s or claim a false high number …
March 18, 2013
Retirement security in a post-pension era
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Kevin MarrsA recent nationwide opinion survey suggests that employees are “highly anxious” about their retirement prospects, and overwhelmingly support action by Congress to create a new privately run …
March 18, 2013
What to do when a reporter calls your small business! Today on Business Next
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.How small business owners can effectively work with the news media. Insights from media relations expert Christina Hamlett.
March 15, 2013
Turn your employees into innovators. Today on Business Next.
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Author and business consultant Ellen Huxtable discusses how to encourage team innovation in your small business. Also today, from the Detroit …
March 14, 2013
Camp releases small business tax discussion draft
Article courtesy of National Small Business Association (NSBA)House Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-Mich.) released a discussion draft on Tuesday, March 12 outlining tax reform specific to small business. While NSBA is continuing to …
March 13, 2013
Help successful students transform into successful employees. Today on Business Next!
Tune in at 3pm (repeat at 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network!Author and speaker Dr. Alfred Poor has great advice for small business owners on how you can help successful students transform into successful employees. …
March 12, 2013
USCIS revises employment eligibility verification form I-9
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published a revised Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. All employers are required to complete a Form I-9 for each employee hired in the United States.Improvements to Form I-9 …
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