News & Resources

How small businesses can keep themselves safe from cyberattacks

There is a lot of fear mongering that happens during or after a major cyberattack. The bad news is most of it is true! The good news is, there are some things you can make …

September 11, 2017

Key factors for small business success

A discussion on the critical factors that contribute to small business success.

September 6, 2017

What does employee engagement really look like?

According to Gallup research, there are twelve statements that predict employee engagement.

September 5, 2017

Federal district court permanently enjoins DOL salary level test

Another blow was landed against the Obama administration’s effort to change US wage and hour law without passing an amendment to the almost 80-year old Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

August 30, 2017

Shiny object syndrome – do you suffer from it?

By Mary Corrado, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEI am the youngest of seven kids. A typical, Irish-Mexican, Catholic family. Being the youngest, one of the things I missed out […]

August 28, 2017

Successful brick-and-mortar and e-commerce

Advice on how to operate a successful brick-and-mortar store and e-commerce site from Kevin Begola, owner of K-B Designs in Linden.

August 23, 2017

Bipartisanship gets things done

By Randy Richardville and Buzz Thomas A Unique PartnershipThe Small Business Association of Michigan has always been a nonpartisan organization advocating for small businesses with both Democrats and Republicans. The […]

August 22, 2017

The business plan

Business plans are not just for start-ups. If you have an existing business, or are updating or refreshing, your plan is even more important.

August 21, 2017

Employee handbooks continue to rule as far as courts are concerned

The value and purpose of an updated and thorough employee handbook is apparent in a recent case.

August 15, 2017

Maintaining employee morale while fueling innovation

If you’re anything like the ‘old’ me, you spend too much time stressing about work you haven’t finished, and not enough time feeling satisfied about what you have accomplished.

August 11, 2017

Telecommuting is declining – or is it?

Last month the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the results to its 2016 American Time Use Survey.

August 11, 2017

Enhance your company benefits package with life and disability coverage

Learn how adding life and disability programs to your employee benefits package can help retain employees and attract new talent.

August 8, 2017

How responsive is your website to the needs and preferences of mobile customers?

It’s hard to imagine in today’s world a business of any size that doesn’t have a website ready and waiting to be its face to potential customers.

August 7, 2017

Spam is back and it’s not just a nuisance anymore

Why is spam on the increase?

August 7, 2017

Are Americans finally using their vacation time?

According to the Project: Time Off report, The State of the American Vacation 2017, it appears that Americans might finally be starting to use their vacation time.

August 3, 2017

Creating the ultimate customer experience

Top techniques for creating the ultimate customer experience that retains business and attracts new customers.

July 31, 2017

Common mistakes employers make on their employment applications

Smart employers use employment applications to gather consistent data in a uniform format about their applicants.