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.
Democratic senators and representatives with independent political action committees (PACs) raised more than $612,103 altogether from April 21 through July 20.
An employee was recently terminated. Are you required to offer them COBRA?
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
Qualified companies could receive up to $26,000 per employee The Small Business Association of Michigan has launched a new service to help small businesses gain best-in-class access to Employee Retention […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is coming at a fast and furious pace. Employers have to strategize the impact of AI on its operations.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) announced that an updated Form I-9 will be available August 1, 2023.
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Matthew Gillett, co-owner of Saddleback Barbecue, named to the list of Michigan 50 Companies to Watch for 2023.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that requires organizations with 15 or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees who have a disability.
Growing inflation has been the source of much conversation in the past three years. Much of the conversation revolves around how inflation impacts wages.
The June unemployment rate has reached the fourth lowest point in the state since 1976, and matched the national rate of 3.6% for the second consecutive month, according to data from the Department of Technology, …
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a $24.3 billion budget Thursday for preK-12 schools, universities and community colleges, without making a single line-item veto.
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
From "Bare Minimum Mondays" to "Put Your Boss on Blast on TikTok Fridays," there's a bold new trend called loud quitting. Instead of resorting to quiet disengagement, employees are now using social media as a …
