Signs you are a good leader
By Steven StraussPresident’s Day served as a reminder that, like small business owners, not all presidents are great leaders. It’s ironic of course given that the highest political office in the land is one where …
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February 22, 2013
February 22, 2013
Improve company culture in your small business. Today on Business Next!
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network. How to build a strong and productive company culture. Tips from business coach Tim Kuppler of AdviCoach.
February 21, 2013
Ways and Means organizes bipartisan tax reform ‘working groups’
Article courtesy of NSBAOn Feb. 13, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-Mich.) and ranking member Sander Levin (D-Mich.) announced the formation of 11 bipartisan Tax Reform Working Groups.In a press release, Camp …
February 21, 2013
Employers beware: Background checks are under attack
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Frances Chapman and Anthony KaylinDoes your company use credit or criminal background checks in your hiring process? Do you have a three-year or seven-year blanket policy on criminal …
February 20, 2013
The legislature takes up transportation funding proposals. Details today on Business Next.
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network. Today on Business Next, SBAM's Director of Government Relations Dave Jessup talks about lawmakers beginning their review of transportation …
February 19, 2013
Attracting top talent
By Steven StraussQuestion: I am in the process of hiring some new employees but I really can’t pay a lot, given the economy and all. How do I attract top talent, and keep them, given …
February 18, 2013
Does crude behavior in the workplace hurt employers?
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Cheryl Kuch, Linda Yesh-McMasterHas it become the norm, rather than the exception, to be uncivil to each other? Has the frequency of colleagues making petty accusations, spreading rumors, …
February 18, 2013
Small business finance insights. Today on Business Next!
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Today on Business Next, small business finance insights from Elle Kaplan, a University of Michigan graduate and CEO and Founding Partner …
February 15, 2013
Creating viral content
Question: I notice that some folks seem very good at getting their posts and blogs and videos to go viral, as they say. But I can’t do it. I create what I think is good …
February 15, 2013
Improve the quality of your hiring decisions! Insights 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 …
February 14, 2013
It’s Valentine’s Day! What is your company’s love policy?
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Joe DeSantisValentine’s Day comes around once every year, which is just about right for most HR departments. It is one of those days, like Halloween and the Friday …
February 13, 2013
The state House debates Blue Cross Blue Shield legislation. Learn about the implications for small business on today’s Business Next.
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Today on Business Next, the week's legislative update with Small Business Association of Michigan Director of Government Relations Dave Jessup, a profile …
February 12, 2013
What’s new for the 2013 tax filing season?
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRAlthough the IRS delayed the start of tax filing season due to the "fiscal cliff" legislation, it's now time to get ready to file. This article explains some of …
February 11, 2013
Hear SBAM’s Rob Fowler in webcast today at 4 p.m.: Lessons about Health Care Reform from Business Leaders
SBAM President and CEO Rob Fowler is part of a panel at a conference today in Ann Arbor that will be presented live at the University of Michigan and simultaneously webcast. The Center for Healthcare …
February 11, 2013
Lemonade Day and Small Business Association of Michigan connect business owners with youth entrepreneurs
Lemonade Day Detroit and the Small Business Association of Michigan are joining forces to connect small business owners with budding entrepreneurs across the state. The partnership will promote businesses who host youth lemonade stands June …
February 8, 2013
SBAM joins Gov. Snyder in supporting expansion of Medicaid. Today on Business Next.
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Today on Business Next, excerpts of a Lansing press conference where Gov. Snyder and SBAM President and CEO Rob Fowler announce their …
February 7, 2013
“I cannot tell a lie . . .” Oh yes you can. And you do.
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Joe DeSantis In a recent study out of Oxford University in the U.K., researchers contacted people in their homes and found that they were generally willing to answer …
February 7, 2013
The Small Business Association of Michigan endorses the expansion of Medicaid
SBAM President and CEO Rob Fowler appeared with Gov. Snyder at a Lansing press conference Wednesday to announce SBAM’s support for expansion of the Medicaid program so the state can realize the financial savings and …
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