Courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner, Occams Advisory In today’s challenging economic landscape, small businesses need every advantage they can get. The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) offers a lifeline, yet many […]
Early last week the Department of Labor (DOL) issued notice of proposed regulations that provide employers guidance on how to comply with the newly enacted Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).
Age discrimination in China is not new and is not illegal in China. In China, getting older is scary when looking for jobs. There is a wide-spread belief in China about the curse of 35 …
Last year, the global employment landscape underwent a notable resurgence. On a worldwide scale, more than 50% of employees indicated varying degrees of intent to seek new employment.
Courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner, CLRA Group Some business owners are concerned about the possibility of an IRS audit on their Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims. In this article, we […]
When asked whether the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 budget would sustain a permanent income tax rollback, the Senate Appropriations Chair Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) said she thinks it will be dealt with "when it comes."
Mostly technical updates to Michigan's general sales and use tax received Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) approval Thursday, after the exhausted updates have taken Treasury officials six years to complete.
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
Taking a vacation is the ultimate hack to recharge both mind and body, fostering renewed creativity and productivity upon return.
It used to be inadvisable to cover unionized workers under the policies of employee handbooks.
Note: SBAM’s advocacy team is actively engaged on this important issue. You can learn more here. By Frank Mamat and Erik Bradberry A new bill working its way through the […]
Courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner, Accident Fund September is National Preparedness Month so now is a good time to review your company’s severe weather safety protocol. Severe weather can strike […]
Courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner, Ahola HR & Payroll Solutions When training and onboarding employees, about 9 in 10 employers offer digital learning opportunities.¹ More often than not, this is […]
The Small Business Association of Michigan’s weekly podcast presents a dynamic audio interview from a top-notch expert on entrepreneurial success. Hear great tips and advice on how to be a more effective small business owner. …
Welsh & Associates, Inc. recently celebrated 20 years in business, a milestone they feel extremely blessed and thankful to have achieved. The team reflected on their success over those years, and compiled a list of …
Earlier this month ASE released the results of our 2023 Workplace Flexibility Survey, and to no surprise, a majority of employers offer some form of remote or hybrid work.
If you didn't know alaready, Google owns the internet. As of 2022, Google had around 90 percent of the search engine market share in the U.S. When people look for local businesses and services, Google …
For small business owners, commercial1 disputes are not just a headache but can also have significant financial consequences. One way to resolve commercial conflicts without resorting to litigation is arbitration.
