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August 16, 2011

Just for Fun – Summer Biz Quiz

Please enjoy my annual summertime Biz Quiz. (Answers at bottom).   1. Who are “the two Steves”?   A: Steve Forbes and Steve Case B. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak C. Steve Jobs and Steve Case D. Steve Strauss and Steve …

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August 15, 2011

Business Next radio: how small employers can take advantage of the new Michigan Jobs Portal

Michigan Economic Development Corporation Talent Acquisition Manager Joe Quick on how small employers can take advantage of the new Michigan Jobs Portal. Business Next is part of the new MichiganBusinessNetwork.comInternet radio network. Hear great tips and ideas …

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August 12, 2011

Workshops to Help Economic Gardening Sprout Across Michigan

The Small Business Association of Michigan, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, and Public Policy Associates, Inc. are hosting a series of free workshops to help local officials and …

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August 11, 2011

Steven Strauss Column: To Groupon or Not to Groupon?

Question: My partner would like us to jump on the Groupon bandwagon for our bike shop and do a promotion with them, but I remain unconvinced. What’s the real deal, anyway? Answer: My wife has always …

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August 11, 2011

Tried and True: Direct Mail Marketing Still Holds Value in an Electronic World

By David Fant, owner of Market Mapping plus. From SBAM’s member-only Focus on Small Business magazine. Tips and Tricks for a Successful Campaign Today everyone seems to be leaning toward Social Media, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to …

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August 11, 2011

LectureTools adds 7 jobs in prep for product launch this fall

If the mother of invention is necessity, then it might also be the surrogate parent of start-ups. LectureTools, a University of Michigan spin-out that is reinventing educational materials, makes a good argument for it. The 1-year-old …

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August 11, 2011

Business Next radio: exclusive interview with Gerald Moore, the new Michigan District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration

How the U.S. Small Business Administration can help you be a more successful small business owner. Business Next radio host Michael Rogers talks with Gerald Moore, the new Michigan District Director of the U.S. Small …

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August 8, 2011

Mobile Technology Association of Michigan (MTAM) Partners with SBAM

The Mobile Technology Association of Michigan (MTAM) announced that it has partnered with the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) to offer enhanced membership benefits to its members. “This new strategic partnership between SBAM and the …

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August 8, 2011

Business Next radio: How can mobile technology help make your small business more successful?

Business Next radio host Michael Rogers talks today with Linda Daichendt, Executive Director/President, Mobile Technology Association of Michigan. Business Next is part of the new MichiganBusinessNetwork.comInternet radio network. Hear great tips and ideas for growing your business on Monday, …

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August 5, 2011

SBAM Chairman Yan Ness profiled in online magazine

Yan Ness, CEO of Online Tech in Ann Arbor and the 2011-12 chairman of SBAM, was profiled recently in Concentrate. Excerpt:  Ness is an avowed proponent of economic gardening - policies that help small firms like …

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July 22, 2011

Federal Exchange Rules

Last week, Health and Human Services (HHS) released their much-anticipated rules on health insurance exchanges.  Comments are due Sept. 28, and the Small Business Association of Michigan, along with our Washington-based affiliate National Small Business …

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July 21, 2011

Are You a Small Business C-Corp? Be Cautious About Reorganizing Just to Take Advantage of the New Six Percent Corporate Tax Rate

From SBAM’s member-only Focus on Small Business magazine Business tax reform, which goes into effect on Jan. 1, eliminates the job-killing Michigan Business Tax (MBT) and the MBT Surcharge, replacing it with a 6 percent corporate …

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July 20, 2011

(Video) Lawmakers are back in their home districts — contact them today!

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July 19, 2011

See it now! Videos of Gov. Snyder’s keynote address and Q&A session at SBAM’s 2011 annual meeting

Gov. Snyder delivered a very well received keynote address at SBAM's annual meeting and networking luncheon, June 23 2011 in East Lansing. Gov. Snyder also answered questions submitted by small business owners at the annual meeting.

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July 19, 2011

The SBAM “Business Next” radio show on Wed. July 20, 10 a.m.: How small businesses are using social media to help grow their business, with PR expert Larry Eiler.

Other upcoming shows: July 22 USA Today business columnist Steven Strauss on creative ways to get funding. July 25 Kathi Fuse-Hobohm of SPACE Inc. on basics of small business …

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July 18, 2011

The SBAM “Business Next” radio show. Today’s guest at 10 a.m.: business consultant Tom Borg with tips for great customer service

Business Next is now 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 …

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July 15, 2011

The SBAM “Business Next” radio show is now on every Monday, Wednesday and Friday starting at 10 a.m. Hear us tomorrow!

Business Next is now 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 …

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July 14, 2011

Lansing’s Old Town Commercial Association: Working with SBAM to Focus the Power of Small Business

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. Lansing’s Old …

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