News & Resources

Taking Care of Little Issues Before They Become Big Issues

Tom Cook is the founder, President and CEO of Team Facilities, Inc. He says the purpose of his firm is to remove facility issues, obstacles, and distractions to support the […]

December 6, 2019

Owners Versus Turnaround Professionals

Today companies engage the services of turnaround professionals in order to take their business to the next level, resolve cash flow problems, operations issues or to work out problems with lenders due to a lack …

December 2, 2019

Finding the HR Solution That is Just Right For You

Learn more about alternatives for finding HR solutions when Jim Stowe is interviewed this week by Michael Rogers for SBAM’s Small Business Weekly Podcast.

November 25, 2019

Are You Ready for the Next Recession?

Our economy has been experiencing one of the longest expansions in history. But historically what goes up … must come down. When it does, will you be ready?

November 18, 2019

Why Cultural Awareness is Important to the Success of Your Small Business

Learn more about the role that cultural awareness plays in small business success when Shetiah is interviewed this week by Michael Rogers for SBAM’s Small Business Weekly Podcast.

November 13, 2019

From Business Owner to Elected Office

72% of people believe that locally owned businesses were more likely than large companies to be involved in improving their communities.

November 12, 2019

VIP members meet with U.S. representatives

Each fall, SBAM hosts a legislative luncheon exclusively for our VIP members.

October 21, 2019

Communications and its role in building a reputation “trust bank” for your small business

Michael Rogers talks with Ginny Seyferth, founder and president of nationally-known public relations and communications firm SeyferthPR in Grand Rapids. Communications to customers and employees is a sometimes neglected part […]

October 15, 2019

3 Tips for Government Contracting Success

Government contracting requires time and dedication. Without the proper resources and company culture, you may run into some roadblocks. Here are three tips that will help you find success in government contracting.

October 9, 2019

4 Things to Consider Before Creating a Technology Product for your Business

Let’s say your business has a vision of creating a revenue-generating technology product.

October 7, 2019

How to Capitalize on Your Small Business Status

Size Matters. Many large companies and government agencies actively seek out highly qualified small companies to do business with. This offers savvy small business owners opportunities to diversify their revenue stream and customer base.

October 7, 2019

How physical fitness contributes to small business fiscal fitness

Michael Rogers talks with paralympic athlete Justin Caine, owner of Good Fruit Video in mid-Michigan.

September 30, 2019

Leadership insights from one of Michigan’s great business owners

Curiosity and humility -- common traits of uncommon leaders.

September 30, 2019

How Companies Both Large and Small Can Make an Impact

There is a strong case for businesses to create sustainable brands.

September 23, 2019

Prepare for the unexpected by having a good team in place at your small business

Small business owners are often advised to do disaster planning.

August 26, 2019

Growing a pie empire — there’s always something new to learn

Mike and Denise Busley have followed a familiar path to small business success. They left solid corporate careers in San Diego to move to Traverse City at mid-life and pursue […]

August 11, 2019

How a small Battle Creek business took advantage of Foreign Trade Zone opportunities

A Battle Creek small business, and longtime SBAM member, will soon be tapping into the benefits of establishing a Foreign Trade Zone division.

July 29, 2019

Running your small business with your spouse? You BOTH need to love the work!

Some married couples can barely stand to go on vacation together. So, what’s the secret to surviving something as personally intense as running a small business as husband and wife?