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January 23, 2012
2012 Will Be a Breakout Year for Small Business, and a Great Year for Michigan
(By Rob Fowler, SBAM President and CEO. From SBAM’s member-only Focus on Small Business magazine)I’m feeling more upbeat about Michigan’s economic future than I’ve been in a decade. The blocks are coming together to create …
January 18, 2012
IRS releases income tax withholding tables reflecting 2013 changes
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEAs employers begin issuing 2013 paychecks, here is a summary of new withholding rates and changes affecting Social Security and Medicare rates, directly from the IRS.Updated tables, which were …
January 18, 2012
Steven Strauss Column: Top 5 Trends for 2012
Last week I started looking at the top 10 trends, factors, and events that will shape your business in 2012. This week we are down to the Top 5. No. 5. Internet video takes center stage. Consider these …
January 16, 2012
Electricity has been restored to SBAM operations in Lansing
Electricity has been restored to SBAM HQ in Lansing. We apologize for the inconvenience to our members and customers. Customer service is standing by at (800) 362-5461 to assist you with any of your pending …
January 12, 2012
Company Culture Matters
(By Julie Mann, CEO & President of JMann Consulting Group. From SBAM’s member-only Focus on Small Business magazine.) Have you ever thought, “I could accomplish my goals a lot easier if it wasn’t for the ‘people’ …
January 11, 2012
Steven Strauss Column: Trends for 2012
To say we are in a time of unprecedented change in business would be a vast understatement. Whether it’s the transformation wrought by our flat world, or technology, or social media, or the seeming decline …
January 8, 2012
Biggest business trends in 2013 – part two
By Steven StraussLast week, I began my annual look at the Top Trends in Small Business. This week we get to the Top 5 and what is interesting about the overall list is that it …
January 5, 2012
How to get the most out of a line of credit
(By Carolyn Rourke, Finance and Strategy Specialist with the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center. From SBAM’s member-only Focus on Small Business magazine) Businesses often are short on cash and looking for ways to manage …
January 4, 2012
Steven Strauss Column: Social Entrepreneurship
Needless to say, this is the time of year when people’s minds turn towards those less fortunate and giving to the charities of their choice. Donating to charity is of course a wonderful thing, but …
January 4, 2012
Michigan Employment Security Act update for small employers
(By Steve Arwood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Agency) There have been numerous amendments to the Michigan Employment Security Act, which are included in Public Acts 267, 268 and 269 of 2011. Some of these changes affect the …
January 3, 2012
Learn about small business retirement programs: Wed. Jan. 4, 10 a.m. on SBAM’s free Business Next audio seminar
Michael Rogers will be talking on the Jan. 4 Business Next audio seminar about small business retirement programs with Colleen Theuerkauf, Financial Advisor for Stroko MacWilliams-Wolf Wealth Management Team of Raymond James. Our Business Next audio seminars on MichiganBusinessNetwork.com are hosted …
December 16, 2011
Retirement plan questions? Get them answered on the Business Next audio seminar
On Tuesday, Jan. 3, SBAM's Vice President Communications Michael Rogers will be talking on the Business Next audio seminar about small business retirement programs with Colleen Theuerkauf, Financial Advisor for Stroko MacWilliams-Wolf Wealth Management Team …
December 14, 2011
The Importance of Business Succession Planning for Small Business Owners
by N. Craig Hathaway & Jack Brusewitz Small businesses have been the engine behind America’s economy. With more than 10 million small businesses in this country, many business owners have decisions they need to make in …
December 14, 2011
Job providers from across the state show broad support for UI package
The Legislature took action this morning to attack Michigan’s $3.2 billion debt for its 100 percent employer-financed unemployment insurance (UI) system. The House Commerce Committee voted earlier today on Senate Bills 483, 484 and 806 …
December 13, 2011
Michigan Claims Tax
As you are probably already aware, this fall the Michigan Legislature approved a new 1% claims tax. This new tax applies to pretty much every health insurance claim that you, your employees and family members file, …
December 9, 2011
Steven Strauss Column: Thankful
With the holiday season upon us, I am reminded that small business owners and their employees have much to be thankful for this year, indeed every year, such as, in no particular order: Still being in …
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