Insurance Exchange Arguments & Timeline
Over the last several weeks, we have had many questions from agents and members regarding the status of a health exchange for Michigan. Provided below is a timeline for the Exchange, as well as definitions …
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July 25, 2012
July 25, 2012
Improving your access to credit! Wednesday on the free Business Next audio seminar.
Today on Business Next, hear some great insights on improving your access to credit. Molly Brogan, vice president of public affairs for the National Small Business Association, talks about the findings from the association’s recent …
July 23, 2012
Mobile technology is a small business powerhouse in Michigan. Details Monday on the Business Next audio seminar!
Michael Rogers talks with Linda Daichendt of the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan and Carlo Longino of the Wireless Industry Partnership about the July 30-31 Mobile Moves Michigan conference in Detroit. Also on Monday's show, …
July 23, 2012
Steven Strauss: 5 things to know before starting a business
Question: Everything I read about this ‘starting a business’ stuff is so peachy. But it seems pretty hard to me. So what do they not tell you that I should know before I jump in?Answer: …
July 20, 2012
SBAM on President Obama: “Yet another example of his mistrust of free enterprise.”
SBAM President and CEO Rob Fowler:It would be charitable to agree with President Obama’s defenders that his July 13 statement “If you’ve got a business -- you didn’t build that…somebody else made that happen” was …
July 20, 2012
The future of recruitment: Talent circles
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Anthony Kaylin Job boards are on the way out and their replacement is on the way in.Today there are over 50,000 job boards. Yet job board traffic has …
July 20, 2012
How entrepreneurs find success selling at farm markets. Today on the free Business Next audio seminar
SBAM’s Vice President Communications Michael Rogers has interviews from the Farmers Market at the Capitol, July 19 at the State Capitol in Lansing. He talks with Emily Beautle, communications manager for the Michigan Farmers Market …
July 19, 2012
FMLA and paid sick policies can restrict travel during leaves
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. Burns Employees who take leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act may think they can also hop off for a recuperative vacation during their approved …
July 18, 2012
Is propane in your fleet’s future? Details on Wednesday’s Business Next!
Business Next host Michael Rogers talks with Kalamazoo small business owner David Rhoa, owner of Lake Michigan Mailers, about his decision to convert his truck fleet to dual propane/gasoline. Also on today's show, Michael talks …
July 17, 2012
Upcoming webinar on the impact of the Affordable Care Act
Join experts in the field of health care reform for a free, one-hour webinar on the impact of the Affordable Care Act on the small business community.Thursday, August 16, 2012Noon - 1:00 p.m.During this hour, …
July 16, 2012
Steven Strauss: Keeping up with contracts
Question: I have been doing a business with a guy for a few years. Last month, I found someone who offers what he has been selling me for a lot less and so I severed …
July 13, 2012
Calculating overtime when the employee works at two different wage rates
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. BurnsRecently ASE has taken calls from members asking how to calculate the correct overtime rate when a single non-exempt employee works two different jobs at two …
July 12, 2012
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is covered under the ADA
Article Courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Anthony KaylinSeasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a recurrent type of depression that happens at a certain time of the year for the affected person. Many people remain …
July 11, 2012
Registration is open for SBAM’s annual golf outing
Join SBAM at its annual golf outing for a fun day benefiting the Small Business Foundation of Michigan. This great event supports the Foundation's main project, the annual Entrepreneurship Score Card, as well as other …
July 10, 2012
Work-sharing now the law in Michigan
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Joe DeSantisBeginning January 1, 2013 it will be legal for Michigan employers to set up Work-Sharing programs that will help them avoid laying off employees during downturns. The …
July 10, 2012
Negligent hiring makes hiring more risky
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRNegligent hiring lawsuits: They're becoming popular among people who are harmed when an employee acts irresponsibly.With more and more cases of negligent hiring heard in courtrooms, here are some …
July 9, 2012
Halt confusion with a jury duty policy
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRThere's always a chance that an employee will get called for jury duty. When that happens, what is the policy about paying the employee while away from work for …
July 5, 2012
Gender diversity programs: better in concept than execution?
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Mary Corrado According to a study done by McKinsey and Company earlier this year, nearly 140,000 women have made it to mid-level management, but only 7,000 have become …
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