Money is the focus of many business meetings and strategic planning sessions. How do we get more sales? How do we fund our growth plans? How do we cover our cash flow? These are just …
(Gov. Snyder signing business tax reform bill with, from left, SBAM President and CEO Rob Fowler, SBAM Director of Government Relations David Jessup, SBAM Vice President Government Relations David Palsrok, Lt. Gov. Brian Calley.) The Small …
West Michigan headquartered company Lake Michigan Mailers announced plans to expand its electronic document management service – ifilesecure™ -- and create two new full-time positions and one part-time position. “The recent passage of business tax reform …
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) thanked Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville and members of the State Senate who voted today for Michigan business tax reform. “We deeply appreciate Senate Majority Leader Richardville’s stalwart leadership …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
