Health insurance cost problems are not going away(by Scott Lyon, SBAM health insurance expert)The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) was signed into law on March 23 by President Obama. Today, the question turns …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRIf you think an employee may be stealing from the company, there's a good chance you are right. But is a polygraph test the best way to establish the …
Business Next host Michael Rogers talks with Eric Frederick of Connect Michigan about their survey that shows small businesses make more money if they utilize broadband. Also on Monday's show, Murdick’s Fudge of Mackinac Island …
With last week being Small Business Week and all, I have to say that this is, without a doubt, the greatest time ever – and I mean ever in the entire course of human history …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner Clark Hill PLCThe H-1B is a frequently utilized temporary work visa for professional positions. For more information on the H-1B visa, see the Clark Hill website. Individuals who hold …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Joe DeSantis Michigan seems assured of soon joining 23 other states in instituting a Work Sharing program. “Work Sharing” is the generic term for a program designed to …
The host of Business Next is SBAM's Vice President Communications Michael Rogers. Friday's lineup:Segment one: Keith King of Keith King and Associates in Detroit is the U.S. SBA 2012 National Veteran Champion. Michael talks with …
A coalition of 100 business leaders from across the state, including SBAM President and CEO Rob Fowler, is calling for greatly intensified state focus on early childhood education programs and strategy to ensure Michigan's children …
A report issued by Connect Michigan finds that small employers are missing some business opportunities by failing to take advantage of broadband Internet connectivity in the workplace. The Broadband: Empowering Small Businesses to Grow and …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Frances Chapman What do RadioShack, Bausch & Lomb, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and now Yahoo have in common? If you answer that all four companies have suffered the …
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. BurnsThe weather is getting warm and the days longer. Workers are looking for more time off to enjoy the good weather, or take care of personal …
Michigan Shifting Gears (MiSG) is a three month program that helps highly experienced, educated and talented people undergoing a career transition find new opportunities with smaller, innovative companies. The purpose of the program is to …
Question: My wife is both a terrific mom and a terrific businesswoman. I would just like to say thank you to her, and to all of the great moms out there who juggle life and …
Linda Daichendt, president of the Mobile Technology Association, talks about the economic impact of small business mobile technology firms in Michigan; Detroit News business reporter Jaclyn Trop reports on how southeast Michigan entrepreneurs are brushing …
Hiring a new employee can be a stressful time. Where to advertise? How long will this vacancy take to fill? What to look for when sifting through the resume responses? What screening and interviewing techniques …
Join with hundreds of your fellow small business owners to hear Speaker of the House Jase Bolger tell his story of entrepreneurial and political success. SBAM’s 43rd Annual Meeting & Networking Luncheon will take place …
Article courtesy of Capital GainsMichigan's small businesses are growing! Check out Michigan Jobs Insight for further details on recent small business success stories, or to submit your own growth story.If anyone wants proof the fun is on …
Article courtesy of Rapid GrowthMichigan's small businesses are growing! Check out Michigan Jobs Insight for further details on recent small business success stories, or to submit your own growth story.You need look no further than ProgressiveAE for …
