Listen on the Michigan Business Network.Today on Business Next, Michael Rogers talks with business consultant Tom Borg about how to craft an effective phone message-on-hold; suggestions on hiring standards and improving the employment process; and …
Article courtesy of Steven StraussCrowdfunding has been a popular subject of conversation among entrepreneurs lately, and with good reason. It opens up exciting new opportunities for financing your latest endeavor. In addition, the recently passed …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRAnnual employee reviews sometimes get a bad rap. They can be time-consuming, distracting, and may require supervisors to confront problems they would rather avoid. But if handled properly, annual …
Article courtesy of Steven StraussIs print advertising really dead?Of course Internet advertising is all the rage for small business and the self-employed these days, and for good reason – it works and is very cost …
Listen on the Michigan Business NetworkShow host Michael Rogers talks about small business conditions in western Washtenaw County with State Representative Mark Ouimet.Also today: April Clobes, Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer for the Michigan State …
Question: I am in the fast food business, which is a very competitive industry. I have tried all sorts of tricks to try and keep up with the competition but it is so very hard, …
Listen on the Michigan Business Network.Friday on Business Next, Michael interviews Todd McCracken, president of the National Small Business Association, to get more information and insights about the association’s 2012 mid-year economic survey of small …
By Tom BorgHave you ever noticed how laughter can make for a more productive and healthy business or organization? It seems that when people are able to laugh with each other, they are happier, and …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. Burns At a recent ASE Roundtable on responding to difficult employees, the discussion turned to employees who know just how far to take absenteeism and avoid …
A number of critical questions will be put to the voters on this November’s ballot. The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) has been carefully evaluating these issues relative to how they will impact small …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Anthony KaylinSalary increases are not likely to top three percent for most employers this year.In times of low inflation such as the present, three percent actually represents real growth. …
From the annual Farmers Market at the Capitol event in downtown Lansing, Michael Rogers talks with small business food industry entrepreneurs Pennie Tomac, owner of Tomac Pumpkin Patch of Chesaning; Suzanne Francis, owner of Country …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner Clark Hill PLC By Kristi R. Gauthier Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ("PPACA"), employee contributions to health flexible spending account (health "FSA") plans are limited to $2,500 starting …
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM), the only statewide and state-based association that focuses solely on serving the needs of Michigan’s small business community announced today that 17 new members joined in the past …
From the West Michigan Policy Forum in Grand Rapids, Michael Rogers talks with Jeff Connolly, president of West Michigan Operations and Managed Care for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan; Rick Baker, president of the …
Guest article courtesy of Michigan First Credit Union President & CEO Michael PoulosIn a difficult lending environment, many small business owners might not realize the great partnership opportunities and resources right under their nose. Local …
Michael has excerpts from a recent webinar on how international students can fill the IT and engineering talent shortage at small businesses. The webinar is sponsored by the Global Talent Retention Initiative of Southeast Michigan. …
SBAM plans to be a strong contributor to the upcoming legislative debate over Gov. Snyder’s proposal to make Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) a nonprofit mutual regulated under the Michigan insurance code. “While …
