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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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.

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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May 4, 2012

The four questions you need to answer if you’re going to be a successful entrepreneur: today at 10 a.m. on the free Business Next audio seminar

On Friday's program: retired CPA and longtime small business advocate Paul Hense talks about the four questions you need to answer if you’re going to be a successful entrepreneur; Chris Carrigan, representing the Potterville Gizzard …

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May 4, 2012

Ann Arbor firm honored for 2012 Innovation of the Year. How did they win? Details on the SBAM audio seminar of the week (3:47)

From left, MI-SBTDC State Director Carol Lopucki, Evigia founder Navid Yazdi, SBAM President and CEO Rob FowlerEvigia Systems Inc. of Ann Arbor was recognized May 3 in Lansing at the 2012 Michigan Celebrates Small Business …

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May 2, 2012

Sustainable microbrewing, avoiding office distractions, and a May 15 conference in Lansing that can help you make money with exporting

Interview with Kris Spaulding, Sustainability Director for Brewery Vivant. Her Grand Rapids brewery became the first LEED certified microbrewery in the U.S. And, business consultant Mike Pircer offers his top tips for having a productive …

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May 2, 2012

Look for valuable skills in applicants

Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRDon't hire new people just for the specialized knowledge or experience they have. Instead, hire new people also for the important skills and assets you want in most or …

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May 1, 2012

Capitalize on the Power in Exit Interviews

Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHRAs with some other standard human resource activities, exit interviews sometimes are carried out almost on a perfunctory basis, resulting in missed opportunities -- or worse.  There is a …

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April 30, 2012

Lessons of success from a small business that went all-in for growth. Today at 10 a.m. on the Business Next audio seminar.

Prism Plastics of Port Huron explains their strategy for doubling-down on small business growth, and business consultant Michael Lorsch talks about the key factors that can help you make sure your employees are not miserable. …

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