Members enrolled in the SBAM-sponsored Accident Fund workers’ compensation program receive an up-front 5% premium discount and the potential to earn an annual dividend based on the performance of the […]
On this edition of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Annette Crandall, president of custom injection molder Quality Assured Plastics.
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
The US Department of Labor is changing the standards under which an individual can be treated as an Independent Contractor, effective March 11, 2024. It is important that any business […]
A special meeting of the Michigan Republican Party State Committee members voted to remove Chair Kristina Karamo and three other party officials from their positions.
The 2024 calendar year doesn’t need Michigan’s now-legal aerial fireworks to give it a bang. The story lines hitting Michigan’s political scene have the new year off to a fast start. Here’s MIRS' Top 9 to …
Understanding the current trends in the ever-evolving landscape of employee benefits, is crucial for businesses aiming to stay competitive while maintaining a healthy profit margin.
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 15, 2024) is a day to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his commitment to social justice through acts of […]
On December 26, 2023, representation case procedures changed under a rule published in August 2023 by the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”). Essentially, the rule is reimplementing the 2014 Obama era “Quickie Election” rules.
On this week's episode of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Adam McCauley and Ryan Dost, the founders of Sandlot Sports, a very successful screen printing and embroidery business located in the Saginaw …
Depending on how your 2023 turned out, it’s probable you have goals for your teams for 2024. Make sure one of those goals is training.
As we closed out 2023, unions continued to win recognition elections at a rate of almost 75%. In 2023 this percentage is from 1,316 certification elections run nationally.
Approximately one year following the widespread introduction of ChatGPT, the realm of generative AI (GenAI) has generated a mix of enthusiasm and apprehension among employees and their respective organizations.
In the fast-paced and ever-changing landscape of the professional world, organizations that invest in the growth and development of their leaders stand out as industry leaders.
Did you know that SBAM has its own team of experts dedicated to navigating the intricacies of employee benefits just for you?
LANSING, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan’s Small Biz PAC Board today announced candidate endorsements for the upcoming special elections in the Michigan House of Representatives. The Small […]
Do you multitask? Multitasking might seem like a way to boost productivity, but in reality, it reduces it. According to psychologist Gerald Weinberg, multitasking can actually slash productivity by up to 80%.
