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Turning Unhappy Customers into Fans

The weatherman has the world’s easiest job. He can over promise and under deliver to his heart’s content and still keep his job. Other than a few unhappy school kids, no one gets upset when the predicted …

May 4, 2011

How did your legislator vote on the business tax reform bill that passed the state House?

Check this list to see if you lawmaker voted "yes" to reform business taxes and help create jobs. If he or she did, call them and say thanks. If they voted "no", ask them why …

April 29, 2011

SBAM salutes small businesses honored at Michigan Celebrates Small Business event

Marcos Dantus, president/CEO of Biophotonic Solutions Inc. of East Lansing, received the Innovation of the Year Award at the Michigan Celebrates Small Business event April 29 in Lansing. The Innovation Award is presented by the Small …

April 29, 2011

SBAM praises state House for passing tax reform plan, helping to set stage for small business job growth

The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) thanked House Speaker Jase Bolger; Rep. Jud Gilbert, chairman of the House Tax Policy Committee; and the Republican members of the House Tax Policy Committee for their leadership …

April 26, 2011

Economic impact of fast-growing second-stage small businesses

Anyone who harbors doubts about the impact that Michigan small businesses have on job growth and economic expansion will be enlightened by statistics recently released by the Edward Lowe Foundation. Looking at the companies that made …

April 23, 2011

W-2 Health Care Cost Reporting postponed for most small businesses

By Scott Lyon, health care expert for the Small Business Association of Michigan President Obama’s health care overhaul, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of2010, mandates employers to report the cost of group health plan coverage …

April 21, 2011

Making The Web Work For You — 7 Applications To Maximize Your Web ROI

Never fear, we’ve found some terrific applications for you to “Maximize Your Web Surfing ROI!” The list of applications contains a mix of browser “plug-ins,” cloudbased applications and local applications. Before we get started though, allow …

April 14, 2011

Listen to this exclusive interview with Gov. Snyder from the Business Next radio show

Gov. Snyder talks about why small business owners should support and help pass the job-creating consensus budget and tax reform. Click the play button below to hear the exclusive interview by SBAM's Vice President Communications …

April 14, 2011

Yes, Social Media is even for you, and you and you!

Social media marketing is growing in popularity and is being used by companies small and large. Through the networks for social media marketing, people share information, share opinions, tell people what they think about products, …

April 13, 2011

Tax Reform Plan Means More Jobs for Michigan Workers

The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) says that the tax reform proposal, announced April 12 at the state Capitol by the Governor, Lt. Governor, Senate Majority Leader and Speaker will lead to strong small …

April 7, 2011

Do You Have an AED In Your Small Workplace?

by Tracy Panich, Regional Director of Preparedness and Health and Safety for the Mid Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross. From SBAM’s member-only Focus on Small Business magazine. On average 500,000 Americans die of cardiac …

April 7, 2011

SBAM June 23 Annual Meeting and Networking Luncheon Features Gov. Snyder as Keynote Speaker

The Small Business Association of Michigan’s Annual Meeting and Networking Luncheon, June 23 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center in East Lansing, features a keynote address by Gov. …

March 31, 2011

DIVERSIFICATION – One Path to Increasing Revenue

By Nancy Boese, Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center. From SBAM’s member-only Focus on Small Business magazine. Companies have different stages of development and the decision to diversify into new markets or new products can …

March 26, 2011

In Grand Rapids radio interview, SBAM President praises Snyder tax/budget plan

SBAM President & CEO Rob Fowler, interviewed on GR Press Live/Newstalk 1340 WJRW in Grand Rapids, said Gov. Rick Snyder's budget tells people the state is open for business again. Click here to listen to the …

March 24, 2011

A Business of One is Really a Business of Many

By David Fant, chairperson of SBAM’s Strategic Communications Advisory Committee. From SBAM’s member-only Focus on Small Business magazine. Sitting here in my home office, I got to thinking about the idea of a company of one. …

March 22, 2011

SBAM’s Rob Fowler on Detroit Free Press online chat: today, noon – 1 p.m.

Rob Fowler, president and CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan, and Jennifer Owens, vice president of business development at Ann Arbor SPARK, will participate in an online chat on Tues., March 22, noon …

March 18, 2011

SBAM Launches Online Campaign to Rally Small Business Support for Repealing the Michigan Business Tax

The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) kicked off an online campaign today to educate small business owners on Gov. Snyder’s efforts to repeal the Michigan Business Tax and rally support for the proposal. A …

March 10, 2011

Finding Balance: Family, Work, Personal Interests, New Ideas for 2011

By Paul Hense, CPA. From the Small Business Association of Michigan’s member-only Focus on Small Business magazine. I love to spend time with my wife, kids, grandkids, brothers, my farm in Cheboygan, my Boston Whaler, the …