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December 13, 2012
December 12, 2012
Helping to get customers for entertainment-oriented small businesses. Today on Business Next!
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm or 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Today on Business Next, Michael Rogers talks with Bob Yelvington, operator/owner of LansingNightOut.com, about the intersection between entertainment, promotion and small …
December 11, 2012
Affordable Care Act – 2013 requirements and changes
What you need to know about Flexible Spending Account contribution limits, itemized deductions, the Medicare tax rate increase and newly required Summary of Benefits and Coverage.Flexible Spending Account (FSA) ContributionIn 2013, Section 125 flexible spending …
December 11, 2012
The latest word on the Health Insurance Exchange – employer notification
By Scott Lyon, Senior Vice PresidentStatus: The Michigan Legislature failed in its effort to establish a State-Based Exchange for Michigan, leaving just two options:State Federal Partnership ExchangeFederally Facilitated ExchangeGov. Snyder has now pointed his staff …
December 7, 2012
UI reform deal recognized nationally
The Michigan Finance Authority won The Bond Buyer's 11th annual Deal of the Year award Wednesday night for its multi-billion refinancing of Michigan's federal unemployment insurance loan."This was a transaction that was big, precedent setting …
December 7, 2012
Michigan takes giant step toward becoming Right to Work state
The Michigan House and Senate Thursday moved three bills giving workers greater freedom to opt out of unions. The package of bills includes both public and private unions, and only exempts police and fire workers …
December 7, 2012
Hear how an innovative small business won $10,000 on the Food Network!
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Michael Rogers talks with Heather Rousseau, who with her husband Adam owns SugarHigh Bakery in Frankenmuth. In November they won $10,000 on …
December 6, 2012
Action Alert: Tell your legislators you support Right to Work
Michigan, as evidenced by the recent growth of small business jobs in the state, has begun its economic recovery. Since January 1st of this year, small businesses have filled over 13,000 jobs. The Small Business …
December 6, 2012
Fiscal cliff talks at a standstill
Article courtesy of NSBALate last week, President Barack Obama unveiled his proposal to avert the looming fiscal cliff at the end of the year, which was immediately rejected by House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) and …
December 5, 2012
Innovative food industry small business owners share their stories of entrepreneurial success! Today on Business Next
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.From the Great Lakes Expo Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market meeting in Grand Rapids, Michael Rogers talks with Cary Dillman, owner …
December 4, 2012
Nepotism: Treating related employees fairly
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHREmploying relatives and individuals who are related or romantically involved can create some difficult situations for the employer, and for co-workers. To avoid these difficult situations, some employers adopt …
December 3, 2012
Help minimize credit card fraud at your business this season
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner Midwest Transaction GroupTraffic is picking up for businesses now that the holiday season is in full swing. In the coming weeks, it is as important as ever to safeguard …
December 3, 2012
Innovation Awards deadline extended to Fri. Dec. 7
If you launched an innovative new product or service in the past three years, you’re eligible to enter the Innovation Awards contest, a part of Michigan Celebrates Small Business.Get the one-page entry form here. It’s …
December 3, 2012
When the wind blows: Wage and hour compliance after natural disasters
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Kevin Marrs We have all seen the devastating images of the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Most of us can recall other similar natural (or man-made) disasters that have …
November 30, 2012
Take the risk out of evaluating risk! Today on Business Next.
Tune in at 10am (replays at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Today on Business Next, Tom Borg, owner of Tom Borg Consulting, talks about how entrepreneurs can evaluate risk, make productive hiring decisions, …
November 30, 2012
NSBA leadership – and SBAM delegation – participate in fix the debt activities
Article courtesy of NSBABy Molly BroganYesterday, a number of the National Small Business Association's executive committee members - including representatives from the Small Business Association of Michigan - and leadership participated in various activities on …
November 30, 2012
Michigan 2013 Economic Outlook Survey responses due Dec. 7
We need your input. Please take a few minutes to click this link and take this very important outlook survey.The Small Business Association of Michigan is participating in the first Michigan 2013 Economic Outlook Survey. …
November 29, 2012
Small business Workplace Wellness Challenge kicks off Dec. 5 in Lansing
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM), Public Sector Consultants (PSC) and the Michigan Fitness Foundation (MFF) on Dec. 5 at 12:30 p.m. at the State Capitol will kick-off the 16-week “Worksite Wellness Challenge.” The …
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