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May 12, 2012
May 11, 2012
SBAM in the news with Jobs Insight website
Excerpt: “We don’t do ribbon cuttings for three new jobs,” said Rob Fowler, SBAM’s president and CEO. “You don’t get a press release,” he told reporters at a press conference Friday. Flanked by several successful small …
May 11, 2012
Blues need information from customers to comply with reform law
The federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requires that health insurance carriers annually report Medical Loss Ratio.In order to do so for 2012, BCBSM and BCN must know the average number of employees that …
May 11, 2012
How to get the people performance you need for small business success! Today at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Business Next
Lisa Toenniges, CEO of Innovative Learning Group, talks with SBAM's Vice President Communications Michael Rogers about six questions to ask to get the people performance you need (preview of her seminar for the May 16 …
May 11, 2012
Understand employer duties regarding retirement plan expenses
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRA recent U.S. District Court ruling offers a timely reminder of the importance of maintaining proper procedures when administering qualified retirement plans. The consequences of acting inconsistently with stated …
May 10, 2012
SBAM member Menlo Innovations moves to new office with six new hires
Michigan'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.TechArb, the business incubator for students at the University of …
May 10, 2012
Grooming policy: how far can employees go?
This can be one of the most contentious workplace issues: Dealing with employees' appearance, everything from what they wear on the job to how they are wearing it, to jewelry they wear, to where they …
May 10, 2012
Free event helps prepare your business for disaster
Is your small business prepared for a disaster? Many small businesses put off this important preparation because of concerns about lack of resources or expertise. But FedEx is here to help. FedEx has teamed up …
May 10, 2012
Action Alert: Help SBAM eliminate the PPT!
The State Senate is preparing to vote on an eight-bill package that would phase out the State Personal Property Tax (PPT) on manufacturing equipment while also drastically reducing PPT obligations on commercial property. After the …
May 9, 2012
SBAM member Marketing Associates hires 20 people in downtown Detroit
Michigan'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.Marketing Associates, an SBAM member since May 2011, made a …
May 9, 2012
How the health of your personal balance sheet affects your small business success. Today at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Business Next!
Today on Business Next, managing both sides of the personal balance sheet with Bloomfield Hills-based Merrill Lynch Financial Advisor Jeff Gembis; Detroit News business reporter Jaclyn Trop talks about the impact on small business from …
May 9, 2012
Smart hiring decisions begin with asking the right questions
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRBad hiring decisions can be costly, especially for small employers who lack the staff "cushion" to absorb the impact of non-performers and turnover. Some of the costs are calculable …
May 8, 2012
“Spring into IT Seminar” for small businesses, May 11 in Ann Arbor
Online Tech will be hosting a spring IT seminar on May 11 at their newest Ann Arbor Data Center to discuss the latest trends in mobile, data security, cloud computing and HIPAA compliance. The free …
May 8, 2012
Speaker of the House Jase Bolger discusses the re-invention of state government and Michigan’s economic comeback
View the video interview with Speaker of the House Jase Bolger by clicking here.
May 7, 2012
Be a better leader in your small business! Today at 10 a.m. on the free Business Next audio seminar
On Monday's program: leadership action ideas that can help make your small business more profitable, with business consultant Tom Borg; Wendy Pittman, executive director of Intern In Michigan, with great news about the success of …
May 7, 2012
How’s your work-life balance?
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy George BrownSo we weathered 2009 and 2010. Then we survived 2011 with a feeling that better days were ahead. Now, four months into 2012 and with the economy …
May 5, 2012
PPT elimination clears first legislative hurdle
After many hours of testimony, the Senate Finance Committee this week approved legislation that would phase out the industrial Personal Property Tax (PPT) and drastically cuts levies on commercial property as well. The vote on …
May 4, 2012
EEOC issues updated guidance on using arrest and criminal records in hiring
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Michael J. Burns On April 25, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued updated guidance to employers on the use of arrest and conviction records in hiring and …
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