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January 12, 2011

(Video) What small business hopes to hear in Gov. Snyder’s Jan. 19 speech

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January 11, 2011

How Social Media and GOV 2.0 are Revolutionizing Public/Private Sector Collaboration

By John Westra is Director, NuWave Government Solutions. From SBAM’s member-only Focus on Small Business magazine. Ask any small business owner about their “relationship” with government and you are likely to get an earful. Listen to …

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January 11, 2011

Will repeal of the federal health care law hurt small businesses? A misleadingly simple question with a complex answer.

A recent PIRGIM report claims that repeal of the federal health care law would hurt small business owners. But the report is misleading because it simplistically presents outright repeal as the only option in the …

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January 11, 2011

Economic Gardening: What’s in it for you?

By Rob Fowler, President and CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan (from the association’s member-only Focus on Small Business magazine.) I’d like to expand on a thought expressed in our previous Communiqué by 2010-2011 …

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January 11, 2011

“Business Next” radio show for Jan. 8-9 available now as podcast and MP3 download

Click here to listen to the podcast or download the MP3 file. You can also subscribe through iTunes and get "Business Next" delivered automatically. On this week's show: Segment one (at 1 minute …

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January 6, 2011

Four Pillars to Understanding the Internet

There are four pillars for learning how to effectively manage the Internet rapidly and easily. Pillar 1: Your website and content. Pillar 2: How to use the best social media (Facebook, Twitter and YouTube). This article covers the …

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January 3, 2011

SBAM launches “Business Next”, new weekly Internet radio show Jan. 8-9

The Small Business Association of Michigan will launch the “Business Next” weekly Internet radio program on Jan. 8-9. Listeners can access the show by going to www.TalkLansing.net and clicking on “Listen Now” between 9 a.m. …

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January 1, 2011

The “Smart” (Phone) Money Is on Apps to Win & Tablets to Show! (Part II)

In Part I of “The Smart (Phone) Money Is on Apps to Win & Tablets to Show” talked about trends in technology for 2011. Here we focus on specific trends that will be advantageous to …

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December 16, 2010

Get Involved with Politics? SBAM Members Share Experiences

From SBAM’s member-only Focus on Small Business magazine Getting involved in politics is not usually the first way small business owners choose to spend their “extra” time. However, as the following SBAM member testimonials prove, getting …

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December 16, 2010

Santa’s Favorite Smart Phones

by John Westra Your Best Business Smart Phone Choices for Christmas Many of us are either looking for a new mobile phone or have someone on our list that would like a new smart phone for …

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December 9, 2010

Google Apps: A Guide to the World of Google

By Matt Harlow (from SBAM’s member-only Focus on Small Business magazine) What is Google Marketplace? Google Marketplace is an online store filled with online applications (Google Apps), all of which are available via a single user account …

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December 2, 2010

Interested in Selling Your Company? Tips for a Successful Transaction

By Jeffrey Van Winkle and James Waggoner Businesses enter into financial and strategic combinations for a wide variety of reasons. Many are in need of additional growth capability, which can be supplied by new products, an …

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November 24, 2010

Uncertainty about Tax Law for 2011 Means Use Common Sense Approach to Planning

By Paul Hense, CPA This may be the most difficult year-end planning tax advisors have ever experienced. It is fall and we still don’t know what the tax law will look like in 2011. The political …

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November 17, 2010

Technology with a Touch of Gray: The Case for Upgrading

By Chad Paalman is Vice President, NuWave Technology Partners. From Focus on Small Business, SBAM’s member-only magazine. Midway through 2010, you send an email using Office 2000 on a PC that proudly announces its compatibility with …

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November 10, 2010

Communication Basics Can Help Businesses Connect

By Barbara Lezotte, APR,  president of Lezotte Miller Public Relations Inc. From SBAM’s member-only Focus on Small Business magazine Technology has multiplied the ways companies can communicate with clients and customers, making marketing, advertising and public …

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November 9, 2010

New “ShopMIDowntown Holiday Challenge” asks residents to shop their downtowns and Michigan Main Street© Districts, share stories for chance to win weekend getaways

A coalition of statewide groups, including the Small Business Association of Michigan, is issuing a “ShopMIDowntown Holiday Challenge” to all Michigan residents. The “ShopMIDowntown Holiday Challenge” asks individuals and organizations to do at least 75% …

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November 6, 2010

(Video) Now that the election is over, what can Michigan small business owners do to help propel Michigan in a new economic direction?

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November 5, 2010

(Audio) Small Business Champion Podcast: Election results and small business

Click here to listen to the podcast interview with David Palsrok.

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