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April 16, 2012

Steven Strauss: Goodwill

Question: I have a pal who is a great therapist. He recently got ill and was out of the office for three months. He lost several patients/clients as a result. I was hoping you might …

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April 16, 2012

Pay the IRS Before Other Creditors

Article courtesy of SBAM approved partner AdvanceHRHow Courts Find "Willful Neglect"It's widely-known that employers are required to deposit employment taxes with the federal government in a timely fashion. However, the potential consequences of a failure …

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April 13, 2012

Got your taxes filed? Now, use your return as a management tool for small business success. SBAM audio seminar of the week (6:11)

Michael Rogers talks with retired CPA Paul Hense. Hear more free Business Next audio seminars by going to sbam.org/radio. Or, listen to the live stream every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. …

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April 13, 2012

Mobile technology, an opportunity for small businesses

By Linda Diachendt (from SBAM’s member-only Focus on Small Business magazine)Mobile technology; when you think of it, you likely think of all the things you can do with today’s smartphones and tablet devices. Perhaps you’re …

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April 13, 2012

Listen today to learn how you can engage with the new Small Business Jobs Insight project. 10 a.m. on the free Business Next audio seminar.

(Photo: Traverse City small business owner Lisa Wehr of Oneupweb tells reporters how her firm is filling jobs.) Coverage of the Traverse City launch event for Small Business Jobs Insight project: interviews with Doug Luciani, president …

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April 13, 2012

Small business leaders help launch Small Business Jobs Insight in Lansing

Photo: from left, Chad Paalman of Nuwave, SBAM President and CEO Rob Fowler, Cam Gnass of Traction. Not pictured but also participating was Denny Duchene of Inspired Green. The leaders were at SBAM headquarters in …

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April 12, 2012

SBAM’s Jobs Insight in the News

Earlier this week, SBAM launched its MichiganJobsInsight.com website, which tracks small business job growth in Michigan.  Check out the news coverage on the launch from around the state!9 & 10 News in Traverse City: Northern …

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April 11, 2012

Can an Employer Force Co-Workers Who Get Married to Resign?

Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner AdvanceHROn TV shows like "The Office," employers monitor the dating habits of employees. In real life, employers may impose fraternization rules if they have legitimate business reasons for doing …

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April 11, 2012

Stay up-to-date and out of trouble on your environmental regulatory responsibilities. Today at 10 a.m. on the free Business Next audio seminar.

How to proactively comply with your environmental regulation responsibilities. Learn about upcoming Michigan Department of Environmental Quality conferences. Also today: Kelly Ignace of American Waste in Traverse City talks about their unique-in-the-nation recycling facility, Matt …

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April 10, 2012

Small business owners sharing their stories of jobs filled across Michigan

The Michigan’s Small Business Jobs Insight project (www.michiganjobsinsight.com), designed to tally and report the growing number of small business jobs being filled in regions and industries across Michigan, launched today at a kickoff event at …

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April 9, 2012

Last-minute tax tips for small business owners by CPA Paul Hense. Today at 10 a.m. on the Business Next audio seminar.

Listen today at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on the Michigan Business Network. SBAM members can log in and listen to archived programs anytime on a PC or mobile device by going to the Business Next …

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April 9, 2012

What Do New Visa Fees Mean for Your Business?

Article courtesy of MTG (Midwest Transaction Group), an SBAM Approved PartnerA new fee is coming very soon from Visa that has industry experts scratching their heads.This month, Visa will be adding a Fixed Acquirer Network …

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April 6, 2012

How to avoid common small business financial mistakes. Learn more on the SBAM audio seminar of the week (6:17)

Hear more free Business Next audio seminars by going to sbam.org/radio. Or, listen to the live stream every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on the Michigan Business Network.

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April 6, 2012

SBAM represented at JOBS Act bill signing at White House

President Obama on Thursday signed into law the Jump-Start Our Business Start-ups (JOBS) Act, which will significantly improve small businesses’ ability to raise capital and help companies generate sustainable economic growth and jobs. The National …

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April 6, 2012

Structured compensation programs in your small business: today at 10 a.m. on the free Business Next audio seminar

Michael Rogers talks with HR consultant Cynthia Pepper about implementing an efficient structured compensation program in your small business. Listen today at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on the Michigan Business Network. SBAM members can log …

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April 4, 2012

SBAM shows strong membership growth in March

A total of 881 small businesses became members of the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) in March, according to a report released today by the association. Total SBAM membership reached 14,258, a 22 percent …

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April 4, 2012

Use your email more productively. Today at 10 a.m. on Business Next.

Michael Rogers talks about email productivity with communications consultant Jack Pyle, the "Face to Face Maximizer." Listen today at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on the Michigan Business Network. SBAM members can log in and listen to archived …

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April 2, 2012

Steven Strauss: Self-Employment Part 2

Question: Hey Steve, I have a friend who has been unemployed for about two years. His unemployment insurance is about to run out and he has this kooky plan now to go the self-employment route. …

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