Dems Win House, 56-54
Article by MIRS News for SBAM’s Lansing Watchdog e-newsletter House Democrats have won control of the House, 56-54, after Rep. Nate Shannon (D-Sterling Heights) held off a challenge from Michelle Smith, Democrats won […]
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November 15, 2022
November 14, 2022
The Small Business Briefing – November 14, 2022
On today’s show hosts Brian Calley and Sarah Miller talk with newly re-elected Representative Angela Witwer (D). Rep. Witwer is a former SBAM Legislator of the Year and ardent small […]
November 14, 2022
Implications of USDOL Proposed Rule Changes on Independent Contractors
Note: You can submit a comment in opposition to these rules. Click here for details. Growing concern over the future strength of the economy. Increasing regulatory and compliance burdens and […]
November 13, 2022
NLRB Takes Aim at All Employer Electronic Monitoring Regardless of Business Purpose
By Michael Burns, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE Employers can use a number of different methods of electronic monitoring in the workplace ostensibly to improve productivity and ensure security of […]
November 13, 2022
SBAM’s Election Recap
By Brian Calley, SBAM President & CEO Gongwer News Service researched the question: How many years over Michigan’s 185 year history have Democrats controlled the House, Senate and Governor’s office […]
November 13, 2022
Helping builders of new homes create a deep emotional connection to their buyers
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Gordon Henderson of 149photos, recently honored as a member of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch. 149Photos is an automated customer […]
November 12, 2022
Hiring For Abilities Versus Experience
By Tom Jackson, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE Have you ever looked at a job posting online and wondered why there is a never-ending laundry list of job duties, required […]
November 11, 2022
Active Listening is Key to Good Management
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE There have been a number of studies showing that employees value and trust their direct supervisor’s messaging more than the 2nd line or […]
November 10, 2022
Small Business Briefing – November 10, 2022
Welcome to The Small Business Briefing with Brian Calley and Sarah Miller. On today’s show we’ll discuss the election results – and see how well Brian’s predictions held up. We’ll […]
November 9, 2022
Avoid A Common and Costly Compliance Mistake
Many small business owners aren’t aware that if they offer a group health insurance plan, it is their legal responsibility to provide their insured employees with a Summary Plan Description […]
November 9, 2022
SBAM’s General Election Statement
Continuing our bipartisan efforts to support and strengthen small businesses in Michigan, SBAM played an active role in yesterday’s election, working across the political spectrum. Our Small Biz PAC engaged […]
November 8, 2022
Senate R’s Ramping Up Spending Late In Campaign
Article courtesy MIRS News for SBAM’s Lansing Watchdog e-newsletter Republican candidate spending in Michigan’s 10 competitive Senate districts skyrocketed by more than 551% from during the post-primary to the pre-general […]
November 8, 2022
Turnout Projected At 4 Million, Detroit Turnout Range 28%-33%
Article courtesy MIRS News, for SBAM’s Lansing Watchdog newsletter Although Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is anticipating Michigan to have one of its highest turnouts for a midterm election, participation in […]
November 7, 2022
The Small Business Briefing – November 7, 2022
Welcome to The Small Business Briefing with Brian Calley and Sarah Miller. On today’s show Brian shares his Election Day predictions and we cover the latest in economic news for #DataMonday. Thank […]
November 7, 2022
Buzzwords: Useful or Annoying?
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE Year in and year out, buzzwords seem to take on a life of their own. They do have benefits – buzzwords or […]
November 6, 2022
Ford Responds to Quiet Quitting in a Big Way
By Heather Nezich, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE As set forth in an internal email and first reported by the Wall Street Journal, Ford has implemented a new response to underperforming […]
November 6, 2022
The Post-COVID Work Environment
By Linda Olejniczak, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE Many organizations have had to adjust their return to office plans due to employees revolting. Rather than compete with the home office, try […]
November 4, 2022
Designing effective workspaces for a new era of work flexibility
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Paddy Hobohm, President of Midland-based SPACE, Inc., named as a PTAC Best Small Business for 2022 by Michigan Celebrates Small Business. […]
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