Celebrating Veterans Day in the Workplace
Any time your organization dedicates regular work time to honor a specific group of people or day, you’re having a company celebration. Our nation honors Veterans Day on November 11th […]
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November 3, 2023
November 2, 2023
The Small Business Briefing – November 2, 2023
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
November 2, 2023
Cancer Support from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Introducing the Cancer Support Program from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, personalized support that’s available toyou at no cost through your health plan beginning January 1, 2024. Not enrolled […]
November 2, 2023
Breaking down the timeline of the Employee Retention Credit (ERC): How we got here and where are we going?
Courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner, Occams Advisory Owners and executives of small- to medium-sized businesses would have been hard-pressed to not have heard at least something about the Employee Retention Credit, […]
November 1, 2023
AI is Making an Impact – The Newest Stats
In the past year, the AI market has experienced significant growth. Beyond ChatGPT, Google introduced its Chatbot, Bard, in March 2023, and other companies such as monday.com and Wix have integrated comparable technology into their …
October 31, 2023
100% ‘Clean Energy’ by 2040 Passes Senate
Electric companies need to run 100% on "clean energy" – which includes nuclear power and methane digesters controlling organic waste decomposition – by 2040 under an expansive energy reform package driven by Senate Democrats.
October 31, 2023
R&D Tax Credit Introduced, Moves Out of Committee Within a Couple Hours
A research and development (R&D) tax credit program was voted out of a House committee Tuesday, a package that included a bill that was introduced, referred to committee and reported out of committee within a …
October 30, 2023
The Small Business Briefing – October 30, 2023
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
October 29, 2023
Strategies for Navigating Recession through Employee Development
In preparation for an impending economic downturn, McKinsey emphasizes the significance of focusing on employee development as a strategic advantage.
October 28, 2023
Should Employers Surveil Employees?
In the past, employers did not actively surveil employees except in two major areas. First, the internet. Second, on factory floors.
October 27, 2023
Helping Job Seekers Who Have Developmental Disabilities
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Nidhi Puri, president and CEO of engineering and construction management company Arbor Corporation, named a 2023 PTAC Best Small Business by Michigan Celebrates Small Business.
October 27, 2023
How to Review Employee Handbook Policies Under New NLRB Scrutiny
Employers are advised to review certain employee handbook policies to ensure they will not be found to violate the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).
October 26, 2023
The Small Business Briefing – October 26, 2023
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
October 26, 2023
Corporate Transparency Act and Beneficial Ownership
The Corporate Transparency Act ("CTA") requires most companies doing business in the U.S. to file a beneficial ownership report with FinCEN that discloses specific items of personally identifiable information ("PII") with respect to each beneficial …
October 26, 2023
Benefits of a Paperless Onboarding
HR professionals are continually seeking ways to cut expenses, enhance operational efficiency, and uphold productivity. When it comes to onboarding procedures, the transition to a paperless approach emerges as a strategic way to realize these …
October 25, 2023
Baldwin small business owners honored with Spirit of Entrepreneurship award
LANSING, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) recently honored Baldwin small business owner Paul Santoro and his partner Dina Velocci with its 2023 Rick Snyder Spirit of […]
October 25, 2023
Rock the Check-In
The check-in. This simple often overlooked management practice holds the potential to revoluntionize work together in unexpected ways.
October 24, 2023
Why cyber insurance rates are increasing
Courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner, RiskAssure As more businesses seek an additional layer of protection with cyber insurance policies, it is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain one that fits the […]
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