Steven Strauss Column: Old School
Question: We are in a business that is in a very competitive field and are trying to figure out what we can do to stand out from the crowd. Our budget is limited so what …
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November 3, 2011
November 2, 2011
Short’s Brewing Company: brewing up creativity and sparking Michigan’s economy
(From SBAM’s member-only Focus on Small Business magazine) Creativity is a concept not always associated with beer. However for Short’s Brewing Company headquartered in Bellaire, Michigan, creativity is at the core. “One of the things we …
November 2, 2011
Hear how MSU’s Economic Development Center is working to help small businesses
How MSU's Economic Development Center is working to help small businesses, and the communities in which they are located, be more successful. Listen to this free audio seminar this morning at 10 a.m. on MichiganBusinessNetwork.com. Our Business Next audio …
November 1, 2011
Snyder, Huntington announce halfway mark in $2 billion loan commitment to state businesses
Gov. Snyder and Huntington Bank today announced that the bank has made more than $800 million in loans to nearly 1,300 small and commercial businesses in the first seven months of a four-year program—almost two …
November 1, 2011
Understand and comply with hazardous waste regulations: DEQ webinars Nov. 17, Nov. 22
The Hazardous Waste Generator Accumulation, Storage, and Labeling Requirements webinar is the second in a series of DEQ “Introduction to Hazardous Waste Regulations” webinars designed to help you understand and comply with the hazardous waste …
October 31, 2011
Watchdog Alert: Support House Bill 5002
The Michigan House of Representatives is poised to vote on legislation that will modernize and clarify the Workers Disability Compensation Act. The Act, which governs our state’s complicated workers compensation rules, is 100 years old …
October 28, 2011
Hear it Monday on your PC or mobile device: An exclusive free SBAM audio seminar on the five personal financial habits that can make sure your small business is successful
Financial advisor Rich Feight of IAM Financial talks about these key areas and how personal financial discipline will help improve your business bottom line: 1. Budget 2. Keep Housing Expenses low 3. Keep Auto Expenses low 4. Save Automatically 5. Avoid debt Here's how to …
October 28, 2011
Detroit Free Press says: Michigan needs to do more to nuture start-ups
Read the entire Detroit Free Press article here. SBAM is on the front lines of the long term effort to grow entrepreneurs and jobs in Michigan. Read about our plans for "economic gardening."
October 28, 2011
Learn how you can make more money with international exports! Get the details Fri. Oct. 28 on SBAM’s Business Next audio show
Sponsored by Michigan State University, the seminar is called “Think Global, Go Global.” Learn more by listening to SBAM's Business Next show on Friday Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. (Repeated at 3 …
October 27, 2011
Strategic Partnership Spotlight: Tawas Area Chamber of Commerce
In November of 2008, the Small Business Association of Michigan launched a new initiative to actively seek out regional and statewide business organizations who shared our vision in moving toward an entrepreneurial economy. The Tawas …
October 26, 2011
Steven Strauss Column: Real Estate Business
Question: Steve – It seems to me that with real estate prices so low, now is a good time to get into that business. Buy low to sell high! My problem is that I don’t …
October 25, 2011
Benefits Law Update
Michigan Enacts Health Care Claims Tax Article provided by Clark Hill PLC On September 20, 2011, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed into law the Health Insurance Claims Assessment (HICA) Act, which establishes a 1% tax on certain paid health care …
October 25, 2011
Award nominations are now being accepted for the 8th Annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business event
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2012 Michigan Celebrates Small Business awards program, a prestigious annual competition that recognizes successful growing businesses and their supporters. The winners will be honored at the 8th annual …
October 25, 2011
Bringing Relentless Innovation to Michigan set for Nov. 10 in Traverse City
Bringing Relentless Innovation to Michigan (BRIM 2011) is designed to deliver inspiration, education and networking to Michigan-based businesses with a Traverse City twist. Whether you already run a wildly successful company or you're an aspiring …
October 25, 2011
Partnership Spotlight: Old Town Commercial Association
In November of 2008, the Small Business Association of Michigan launched a new initiative to actively seek out regional and statewide business organizations who shared our vision in moving towards an entrepreneurial economy. Lansing’s Old …
October 24, 2011
Today and Wed. on Business Next radio: Entrepreneurial success stories, recorded live at MSU’s Making It In Michigan conference.
Business Next is part of the new MichiganBusinessNetwork.com Internet radio network. Hear great tips and ideas for growing your business on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays at 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. (Repeated at 3 p.m., 8 p.m. and …
October 21, 2011
Puzzled about the kind of data plan you need for your mobile device? Read on for help!
Make sure you sign up for the data plan that meets your needs; use the data calculators on the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan website to find out how much data you can really expect …
October 20, 2011
Steven Strauss Column: All About E-Newsletters
Question: Do you know much about advertising in e-newsletters? I receive one that I like a lot and see ads in there. Do they pull? Is it worth the money? And that also got me …
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