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The Small Business Briefing – January 22, 2024

Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.

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January 22, 2024

Are You Using Job Codes to Steer Employees?

In November 2023, a lawsuit was filed against Amazon based on equal pay in which women are paid less than men performing the same or comparable work.

January 21, 2024

Small Businesses: Harnessing AI for Growth and Innovation

Imagine a workday revolutionized: It’s Monday morning, and your small business is already ahead of the game. Before the doors open, AI has analyzed the weekend’s sales, updated your inventory and flagged urgent emails.

January 20, 2024

The Small Business Balancing Act

Running a business is hard work! Many of us begin our businesses because our skills, experiences and passions have made us uniquely qualified to create and deliver an important good or service to benefit our …

January 19, 2024

Working Mothers Look for Support from Employers

According to McKinsey’s 2023 Women in the Workplace report, nearly 40% of mothers with young children say that if they lose their flexible schedules, they’ll have to quit their jobs.

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January 19, 2024

Interviewing? Tell Your Gen Z Candidates to Leave Mom or Dad at Home

A recent survey conducted by Intelligent, an online magazine focusing on student life, revealed that 20% of recent college graduates brought a parent to an interview!

The Small Business Briefing with Brian Calley and Sarah Miller

January 18, 2024

The Small Business Briefing – January 18, 2024

Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.

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January 18, 2024

Understanding the Corporate Transparency Act

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a U.S. federal law aimed at enhancing corporate transparency and preventing the illicit use of anonymous shell companies for illegal activities such as money […]

January 18, 2024

Time to Get Ready for the H-1B Filing Season

It is once again time for employers to evaluate their H-1B needs as the annual filing season approaches.

The Small Business Weekly podcast featuring Jill Marlan, CEO of Peak Performance Physical Therapy

January 18, 2024

The Importance of Community Involvement as a Key Business Strategy

On this week's SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Jill Marlan, CEO and founder of Peak Performance Physical Therapy.

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January 17, 2024

The Benefits of Internships & Co-op Programs

In today's competitive business world, companies with internships or co-op programs are reaping significant benefits.

January 16, 2024

Leading for Wellbeing (On-Demand Webinar)

Navigating mental health in the workplace At the heart of every business are individuals—creators and drivers of products and services. The mental health and well-being of these individuals profoundly influences […]

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January 16, 2024

MICRC Sets Up To Redraw 7 House Districts Without Salary Increase

The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) set the elements it needs to start redrawing the seven state House districts ordered by the federal court, and would do it without a pay raise.

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January 16, 2024

Paid Family Leave Not On Front Burner In Senate

When asked how confident he is that his committee will vote on legislation establishing 15 weeks of paid family leave in Michigan this year, Senate Housing and Human Services Chair Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) said …

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January 16, 2024

The Crucial Role of Updated Employee Handbooks and Labor Law Posters

For small and large enterprises alike, the importance of staying compliant with ever-changing labor laws and fostering a positive workplace culture cannot be overstated.

January 15, 2024