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December 13, 2022
December 12, 2022
The Small Business Briefing – December 12, 2022
Welcome to SBAM’s Small Business Briefing. Today hosts Brian Calley and Sarah Miller will discuss: Upcoming Court of Appeals case regarding ‘adopt and amend’ New report from Business Leaders for […]
December 12, 2022
Helping businesses build a robust cyber security environment
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Mark Tellier, President/Owner, COLT Cyber Security Consultants, named a PTAC Best Small Business for 2022. “With cybersecurity, if you can’t change […]
December 11, 2022
Pay Transparency on the Horizon?
By Emily Fioravante, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE Like it or not, employers should start to prepare for pay transparency. Pay transparency is when employers are open about the salary […]
December 10, 2022
5 Ways to Embrace Neurodiversity in Your Workplace
By Heather Nezich, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE Many neurodivergent job seekers say they’ve faced barriers in the hiring process despite offering many positive attributes that can help employers thrive, […]
December 9, 2022
As Employer Holiday Parties Return Review Your Safety and Liability Policies and Practices
By Mike Burns, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE In ASE’s most recent survey of employer holiday practices, 68% of respondents reported they will be hosting an in-person holiday event this […]
December 9, 2022
7 Year-End Tax Planning Reminders
By Julie E. Hall, CFP®, CFT-I™, MSF While we recommend proactive, coordinated tax planning throughout the year with your tax professional and financial advisor, as another year ends, we want […]
December 8, 2022
Payroll & Tax Regulations for Small Businesses
Courtesy SBAM Approved Partner The Ahola Corporation Hiring staff? Good for you! It means your business is thriving. Now is the time to get up to speed or reacquaint yourself […]
December 6, 2022
56 Freshmen Joining The House, Third Most Since Term Limits
Article by MIRS News, for SBAM’s Lansing Watchdog newsletter The Michigan House is welcoming 56 first-term members in the 2023-24 session, the most since 2011 and the third most since […]
December 6, 2022
Percentage Of Students Prepared For College At 5 Year Low
Article by MIRS News, for SBAM’s Lansing Watchdog e-newsletter A higher percentage of Michigan high school students are not academically ready to attend college at a time when university enrollment […]
December 5, 2022
The Small Business Briefing – December 5, 2022
The Small Business Briefing, with hosts Brian Calley and Sarah Miller, covers important news small business owners need to know. On today’s agenda: #DataMonday (a look at the economic indicators […]
December 5, 2022
5 Pitfalls to Avoid When Designing a Remote Work Policy
By Michael Burns, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE Since the start of the COVID pandemic employers have changed the definition of work to include working away from the office and […]
December 5, 2022
Inadequate Total Compensation is the Most Common Driver of Turnover
By Heather Nezich, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE The SHRM Better Workplaces on a Budget Recommendations report reveals the top drivers of employee turnover and offers specific strategies for addressing […]
December 4, 2022
A PTAC Best Small Business works to optimize your mission-critical IT infrastructure
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Kristen Jenkins, Federal Technology Consultant for JEM Tech Group, named a PTAC Best Small Business for 2022. “Stability, agility and efficiency […]
December 1, 2022
The Small Business Briefing – December 1, 2022
On today’s Small Business Briefing hosts Brian Calley and Sarah Miller discuss: American Society of Employers shares recent remote work survey results The State of Michigan is asking for help […]
December 1, 2022
Broadband Service Fact-Check
Michigan’s High-Speed Internet Office and associated agencies, including the state Infrastructure Office, are urging residents and business owners to go online and input their addresses into the Federal Communications Commission’s […]
November 29, 2022
Bolden To Take Over On Supreme Court For McCormack
Article by MIRS News, for SBAM’s Lansing Watchdog e-newsletter Rep. Kyra Bolden (D-Southfield) was announced Tuesday afternoon as the next justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, taking over for Justice […]
November 29, 2022
‘Adopt And Amend’ Kick-In Projected To Equal Pandemic For Restaurant Closures
Article by MIRS News, for SBAM’s Lansing Watchdog e-newsletter Michigan could see “another pandemic-level of restaurant closures” if the Court of Claims “Adopt-and-Amend” ruling comes to fruition and eliminates Michigan’s […]
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