Article courtesy MIRS News for SBAM’s Lansing Watchdog e-newsletter The Senate and House were setting up Wednesday their respective spending priorities in preparation for target negotiations with each other and […]
Article courtesy MIRS News for SBAM’s Lansing Watchdog e-newsletter If the least expensive bid a state agency receives is from out-of-state, Michigan-based companies would have extra time to resubmit a […]
LANSING, Mich. – Launch Michigan, the bipartisan partnership between top state business, education, labor and philanthropic leaders that began as a coalition, today announced its transition to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit […]
On this episode of the Small Business Briefing, hosts Brian Calley and Sarah Miller talked about: Potential Legal Challenges to the Income Tax Rollback, Changes to Talking/Texting While Driving, Independent Contractors and Data Monday.
Most everyone knows what the “hustle” is. It’s been a part of work culture since the early 19th century, when the word was first used to mean “gumption” or “hard work.”
Volunteer time off (VTO) is a form of paid leave that gives employees their regular compensation for hours spent in service to an approved charitable or community organization.
Last week the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced effective July 31, 2023, remote verification of I-9 documentation will no longer be allowed.
It just takes one bad apple…so the saying goes. One negative employee can have a significant impact on the work environment and the morale of other employees. Here are some ways in which a negative …
On today's Small Business Briefing, hosts Brian Calley and Kelli Saunders talked: Inflation, how the end of the Federal Public Health Emergency affects insurance and testing, Michigan roads and infrastructure update and more!
With unemployment still at the lowest levels and demand high, employers have to think outside the box to fill open jobs at their organizations. For many, competing for talent is simply opening up the wallet, …
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Chris and Kim Casteel, co-owners of Anew Life Prosthetics and Orthotics in Detroit, and members of the Small Business Association of Michigan's Leadership Council.
Teenagers shouldn't have trouble finding a job this summer, particularly working in hospitality, retail, entertainment or recreation in summer tourist areas, according to Department of Technology, Management and Budget estimates.
Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt (R-Lawton) said Thursday he wants "real negotiations" when Democrats want to start talking with Republicans on getting votes to immediately pass a Fiscal Year 2024 spending plan.
“It won’t happen to us,” is a common thought when businesses consider planning for a search warrant or subpoena request. And truthfully, clients have told us that it wasn’t top of mind until it landed …
It’s great that you are considering offering more flexibility to your employees. This is one way to increase retention and give your employees some control over their time at work.
Welcome to SBAM's Small Business Briefing! Here's what hosts Brian Calley and Sarah Miller discussed today: Budget week at the Capitol, economic development incentives and #DataMonday.
Updated August 2, 2023 There are several pieces of proposed legislation that, if enacted, will be harmful to Michigan’s small businesses. House Bill 4390 – Independent Contractor Limitations In perhaps […]
As an employer, you face the important task of withholding payroll taxes for employees and paying them to the government. It can get complex, so you need to have a formal process.
