As one of the best carnival operators in North American, Jamie Skerbeck, CEO/President of Skerbeck Entertainment Group, Inc., should feel a great sense of pride. His family-owned and operated business has been around for 170 …
Michigan's 2019 no-fault auto insurance reforms do not apply retroactively, the Michigan Supreme Court held Monday meaning the cost-cutting restraints put in the law do not apply to those catastrophically injured before 2019.
The Michigan Supreme Court overturned July 28 a more than 20-year standard that property owners were free from liability in slip-and-fall cases if the danger causing the accident was “open and obvious.”
Companies can prepare now for a recession by optimizing their workforce. Since employees are a company’s greatest asset, successfully navigating economic uncertainty relies on investing in them.
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
Courtesy of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan If you want to have an impact on your employees’ lives, one of the best things you can do is help them […]
Courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner, Occams Advisory To help businesses weather the storm of COVID19, the government implemented various relief measures, including the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). However, many essential […]
SBAM prioritizes alerting our membership to legislation that we see as problematic and could impact the way you run your business.
Courtesy of SBAM approved partner, CLRA Group. There are a lot of misunderstandings about ERC and understandably so, since this is such a new program. Business owners are often told […]
It is crucial for employers to remain vigilant and up to date on the ADA's provisions to ensure they provide equal opportunities and accommodations for their employees.
Are your employees and managers using marijuana on the job? With more and more locations making marijuana use legal for medical and/or recreational use, it is quite possible.
Article courtesy Warner Norcross + Judd On July 28, 2023, the Michigan Supreme Court issued an opinion overruling the widely adopted application of the open and obvious doctrine in cases […]
Oji Life Lab engaged Harris Research to survey the impact first-time supervisors have on their subordinate employees and the impact that being untrained has on the first-time supervisors themselves.
In a recent statewide survey of 615 small to medium-sized businesses, respondents to the latest Michigan Future Business Index (MFBI) survey indicated even though the impacts of the weakening economy […]
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. …
A recent survey conducted by Glassdoor revealed that over 40% of U.S. professionals feel less productive when they know their employer is monitoring their work devices.
Does your business have a successful turn around story? Nominations are now open for the 5th Annual Rick Snyder Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award. This award is named in honor of […]
Michigan saw one of the lowest unemployment rates in years, but three economists are not busting out the champagne and still say the high-interest rates and inflation are an issue.
