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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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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December 9, 2011

Why Strategic Planning? Because It’s Great to Know Where You’re Headed!

(By Rebecca Kraus, president of Rebecca Kraus & Associates LLC, Grosse Pointe Woods. From SBAM’s member-only Focus on Small Business magazine.) As a business owner you’ve surely heard the term “strategic planning.” You might have been …

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December 8, 2011

Michigan small business leaders elected to National Small Business Association board

Several members of the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) have been elected to leadership positions with SBAM’s national affiliate the National Small Business Association (NSBA). Chris Holman, president and CEO of both The Greater Lansing …

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December 7, 2011

Is solar power feasible for your small business? Listen to SBAM’s free audio seminar, Dec. 7 10 a.m.

Insights, interviews and advice from the dynamic small business entrepreneurs at the MI Emerging conference in Detroit. Our Business Next audio seminars on MichiganBusinessNetwork.com are hosted by SBAM's Vice President Communications Michael Rogers. He'll give you great tips and ideas for …

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December 5, 2011

State Construction Code Reform Headed to Senate

Legislation to allow the state flexibility in the time frame under which it must update its construction codes passed the House this week. Michigan is currently obligated by law to update its code not less …

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December 5, 2011

Governor Discusses Workforce Development in Latest Special Message

In his fifth Special Message to the Legislature since taking office, Gov. Snyder this week identified workforce development and talent as a key piece to the puzzle of Michigan’s economic recovery. The governor described a growing disconnect between …

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December 5, 2011

Senate Approves Unemployment Solvency and Reform Package

Legislation designed to fix Michigan’s faulty unemployment system cleared the Senate this week along partisan lines. The chamber reached consensus on the two bills that would issue bonds to pay off the state's $3.2 billion …

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December 5, 2011

Strategic Partnership Spotlight: Financial Planning Association of Michigan

The Financial Planning Association of Michigan is blazing a new trail for partnerships among chapters in their national organization. Their partnership with SBAM was shared at the Financial Planning Association’s (FPA) national conference and is …

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December 1, 2011

Governor urges better alignment of talent with current, future career opportunities. Online talent marketplace a highlight of special message

Michigan must better align the talent of its people with the needs of job providers to ensure success in the new economy, Gov. Snyder said today. The governor released his Special Message to the Legislature on …

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December 1, 2011

Grow your sales and profits with effective strategic planning

(By President of Rebecca Kraus & Associates LLC, Grosse Pointe Woods. From SBAM’s member-only Focus on Small Business magazine.) As a business owner you’ve surely heard the term “strategic planning.” You might have been told that …

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December 1, 2011

Steven Strauss Column: Low Cost Marketing Ideas

Question: I am a solopreneur without a large marketing budget – actually without a marketing budget at all. Might you have some strategies that I can use to grow my business? Right now I basically …

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