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The Small Business Association of Michigan’s Small Business Weekly Podcast

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Sep 21, 2022

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with SBAM member Cameron Needham, owner of mid-Michigan based Needham Solutions. “We are a full service creative, promotional and marketing technology company,” she says. “We really strive to be that one-stop shop for solo and micro businesses, just like us, to help them eliminate the need for multiple freelancers, contractors and vendors.”

The Small Business Association of Michigan is the only statewide and state-based association that focuses solely on serving the needs of Michigan’s small business community. We have been successfully serving small businesses like yours in all 83 counties of Michigan since 1969. We’re located in Lansing, just one block from the Capitol.

Our mission is to help Michigan small businesses succeed by promoting entrepreneurship, leveraging buying power and engaging in political advocacy. When small businesses band together through the Small Business Association of Michigan, they achieve more than they could on their own. 

Our 30,000+ members are as diverse as Michigan's economy. From accountants to appliance stores, manufacturers to medical, and restaurants to retailers, what unites the SBAM membership is the spirit of entrepreneurship…a spirit that drove you to start and continue to operate your own business because you believe you can do something better than anyone else is doing it!

(music licensed from www.jukedeck.com)

Sep 14, 2022

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with  State Representative Mark Tisdel of Rochester Hills, recently recognized by the Small Business Association of Michigan as a 2022 Legislator of the Year. “It's very important that small business owners participate and ensure that places like the Small Business Association of Michigan are active and directly representing their interests and their concerns,” he says.

The Small Business Association of Michigan is the only statewide and state-based association that focuses solely on serving the needs of Michigan’s small business community. We have been successfully serving small businesses like yours in all 83 counties of Michigan since 1969. We’re located in Lansing, just one block from the Capitol.

Our mission is to help Michigan small businesses succeed by promoting entrepreneurship, leveraging buying power and engaging in political advocacy. When small businesses band together through the Small Business Association of Michigan, they achieve more than they could on their own. 

Our 30,000+ members are as diverse as Michigan's economy. From accountants to appliance stores, manufacturers to medical, and restaurants to retailers, what unites the SBAM membership is the spirit of entrepreneurship…a spirit that drove you to start and continue to operate your own business because you believe you can do something better than anyone else is doing it!

(music licensed from www.jukedeck.com)

Sep 6, 2022

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Bill Kimble, President of C2AE in Lansing. He was recently recognized by the Small Business Association of Michigan as its 2022 Advocate of the Year. “Getting involved in business advocacy is critically important to make sure that the environment for small businesses, and how we operate in the state of Michigan, stays strong,” he says. 

The Small Business Association of Michigan is the only statewide and state-based association that focuses solely on serving the needs of Michigan’s small business community. We have been successfully serving small businesses like yours in all 83 counties of Michigan since 1969. We’re located in Lansing, just one block from the Capitol.

Our mission is to help Michigan small businesses succeed by promoting entrepreneurship, leveraging buying power and engaging in political advocacy. When small businesses band together through the Small Business Association of Michigan, they achieve more than they could on their own. 

Our 30,000+ members are as diverse as Michigan's economy. From accountants to appliance stores, manufacturers to medical, and restaurants to retailers, what unites the SBAM membership is the spirit of entrepreneurship…a spirit that drove you to start and continue to operate your own business because you believe you can do something better than anyone else is doing it!

(music licensed from www.jukedeck.com)

Aug 30, 2022

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Scott Brown, the co-owner and manager of Fowling Warehouse in Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor and a VIP member of the Small Business Association of Michigan. “It's just a portmanteau of taking the word football and bowling and mashing them up,” Brown says. “And that's exactly what it is, a game that was invented back in 2001. It's a great team building event or holiday party, or whatever it happens to be. We have room for up to 200 people.”

The Small Business Association of Michigan is the only statewide and state-based association that focuses solely on serving the needs of Michigan’s small business community. We have been successfully serving small businesses like yours in all 83 counties of Michigan since 1969. We’re located in Lansing, just one block from the Capitol.

Our mission is to help Michigan small businesses succeed by promoting entrepreneurship, leveraging buying power and engaging in political advocacy. When small businesses band together through the Small Business Association of Michigan, they achieve more than they could on their own. 

Our 30,000+ members are as diverse as Michigan's economy. From accountants to appliance stores, manufacturers to medical, and restaurants to retailers, what unites the SBAM membership is the spirit of entrepreneurship…a spirit that drove you to start and continue to operate your own business because you believe you can do something better than anyone else is doing it!

(music licensed from www.jukedeck.com)

Aug 19, 2022

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Rep. Sara Cambensy, recognized by the SBAM as a 2022 Legislator of the Year. “It's not going to be me, as a legislator, anyone after me sitting in these seats, saying we know what's best for small business,” she says. “We need to give them the bandwidth to really go out and create that new economy, to tell us what laws are working and what aren't. And really, to let us kind of stand back and let them call us for help when they need it.”

The Small Business Association of Michigan is the only statewide and state-based association that focuses solely on serving the needs of Michigan’s small business community. We have been successfully serving small businesses like yours in all 83 counties of Michigan since 1969. We’re located in Lansing, just one block from the Capitol.

Our mission is to help Michigan small businesses succeed by promoting entrepreneurship, leveraging buying power and engaging in political advocacy. When small businesses band together through the Small Business Association of Michigan, they achieve more than they could on their own. 

Our 30,000+ members are as diverse as Michigan's economy. From accountants to appliance stores, manufacturers to medical, and restaurants to retailers, what unites the SBAM membership is the spirit of entrepreneurship…a spirit that drove you to start and continue to operate your own business because you believe you can do something better than anyone else is doing it!

(music licensed from www.jukedeck.com)

Aug 16, 2022

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with SBAM VIP member Alex Linebrink, the co-founder of Passage, a cutting-edge event ticketing company in Detroit, which just announced that it has now sold more than six million tickets. The company also tripled its revenue in two years, between 2019 and 2021. In recognition of its rapid growth and success, Passage has also been named a member of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch for 2022.

The Small Business Association of Michigan is the only statewide and state-based association that focuses solely on serving the needs of Michigan’s small business community. We have been successfully serving small businesses like yours in all 83 counties of Michigan since 1969. We’re located in Lansing, just one block from the Capitol.

Our mission is to help Michigan small businesses succeed by promoting entrepreneurship, leveraging buying power and engaging in political advocacy. When small businesses band together through the Small Business Association of Michigan, they achieve more than they could on their own. 

Our 30,000+ members are as diverse as Michigan's economy. From accountants to appliance stores, manufacturers to medical, and restaurants to retailers, what unites the SBAM membership is the spirit of entrepreneurship…a spirit that drove you to start and continue to operate your own business because you believe you can do something better than anyone else is doing it!

(music licensed from www.jukedeck.com)

Aug 9, 2022

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Tom Mathison, principal and co-founder of Mathison|Mathison Architects in Grand Rapids. His firm was recently named to the list of Michigan 50 Companies to Watch. He co-founded the company with his son Evan. “We keep the professional side professional, and we keep the personal side personal but when we're engaged together, we work very well as a team,” he says.

The Small Business Association of Michigan is the only statewide and state-based association that focuses solely on serving the needs of Michigan’s small business community. We have been successfully serving small businesses like yours in all 83 counties of Michigan since 1969. We’re located in Lansing, just one block from the Capitol.

Our mission is to help Michigan small businesses succeed by promoting entrepreneurship, leveraging buying power and engaging in political advocacy. When small businesses band together through the Small Business Association of Michigan, they achieve more than they could on their own. 

Our 30,000+ members are as diverse as Michigan's economy. From accountants to appliance stores, manufacturers to medical, and restaurants to retailers, what unites the SBAM membership is the spirit of entrepreneurship…a spirit that drove you to start and continue to operate your own business because you believe you can do something better than anyone else is doing it!

(music licensed from www.jukedeck.com)

Jun 14, 2022

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Jennifer Jurgens, CEO and Founder of 1 Bold Step, a Grand Rapids-based strategic marketing agency. They were recently recognized as a Michigan 50 Company to Watch. “Don’t market your features, but rather market the benefits that the customer gets from working with you,” she says. “And as we move into this economic period of recession, I think that that becomes even more important. You're looking at value, not necessarily price.”

The Small Business Association of Michigan is the only statewide and state-based association that focuses solely on serving the needs of Michigan’s small business community. We have been successfully serving small businesses like yours in all 83 counties of Michigan since 1969. We’re located in Lansing, just one block from the Capitol.

Our mission is to help Michigan small businesses succeed by promoting entrepreneurship, leveraging buying power and engaging in political advocacy. When small businesses band together through the Small Business Association of Michigan, they achieve more than they could on their own. 

Our 30,000+ members are as diverse as Michigan's economy. From accountants to appliance stores, manufacturers to medical, and restaurants to retailers, what unites the SBAM membership is the spirit of entrepreneurship…a spirit that drove you to start and continue to operate your own business because you believe you can do something better than anyone else is doing it!

(music licensed from www.jukedeck.com)

Jun 8, 2022

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Amy Cell, President & CEO of Amy Cell Talent, recently recognized as a member of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch. “Be creative,” she says. “There's a lot of things that employers can do to keep and attract talent. People love flexibility, they love employee development. They like feeling like they're having an impact, and that they have a sense of belonging and a sense of community.”

The Small Business Association of Michigan is the only statewide and state-based association that focuses solely on serving the needs of Michigan’s small business community. We have been successfully serving small businesses like yours in all 83 counties of Michigan since 1969. We’re located in Lansing, just one block from the Capitol.

Our mission is to help Michigan small businesses succeed by promoting entrepreneurship, leveraging buying power and engaging in political advocacy. When small businesses band together through the Small Business Association of Michigan, they achieve more than they could on their own. 

Our 30,000+ members are as diverse as Michigan's economy. From accountants to appliance stores, manufacturers to medical, and restaurants to retailers, what unites the SBAM membership is the spirit of entrepreneurship…a spirit that drove you to start and continue to operate your own business because you believe you can do something better than anyone else is doing it!

(music licensed from www.jukedeck.com)

Jun 2, 2022

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Courtney Murphy, President of Markets for Commonwealth Care Alliance. She's on the show because Reliance Healthcare (one of the Small Business Association of Michigan's VIP members) will soon become part of Commonwealth Care Alliance and be renamed CCA Health. “We focus on individuals with significant needs and seniors,” she says. “And this was a great opportunity to align with an organization that has the same vision to transform healthcare for those individuals.”

The Small Business Association of Michigan is the only statewide and state-based association that focuses solely on serving the needs of Michigan’s small business community. We have been successfully serving small businesses like yours in all 83 counties of Michigan since 1969. We’re located in Lansing, just one block from the Capitol.

Our mission is to help Michigan small businesses succeed by promoting entrepreneurship, leveraging buying power and engaging in political advocacy. When small businesses band together through the Small Business Association of Michigan, they achieve more than they could on their own. 

Our 30,000+ members are as diverse as Michigan's economy. From accountants to appliance stores, manufacturers to medical, and restaurants to retailers, what unites the SBAM membership is the spirit of entrepreneurship…a spirit that drove you to start and continue to operate your own business because you believe you can do something better than anyone else is doing it!

(music licensed from www.jukedeck.com)

May 31, 2022

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Mark Henry, President/CEO of One Point Technology Group. “When it comes to support issues, the challenges that most businesses are experiencing are each vendor pointing fingers at one another,” he says. “It leaves the employee, the store level employee, the business level employee or the owner holding the bag and not understanding some of the IT verbiage that is thrown around. And so what we've done is we've set out to address that.”

The Small Business Association of Michigan is the only statewide and state-based association that focuses solely on serving the needs of Michigan’s small business community. We have been successfully serving small businesses like yours in all 83 counties of Michigan since 1969. We’re located in Lansing, just one block from the Capitol.

Our mission is to help Michigan small businesses succeed by promoting entrepreneurship, leveraging buying power and engaging in political advocacy. When small businesses band together through the Small Business Association of Michigan, they achieve more than they could on their own. 

Our 30,000+ members are as diverse as Michigan's economy. From accountants to appliance stores, manufacturers to medical, and restaurants to retailers, what unites the SBAM membership is the spirit of entrepreneurship…a spirit that drove you to start and continue to operate your own business because you believe you can do something better than anyone else is doing it!

(music licensed from www.jukedeck.com)

May 31, 2022

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Lisa Smith, Visionary and Chief Strategist for Inverve Marketing & Web, recently named to the list of Michigan 50 Companies to Watch. “Think with empathy about how your customers are seeing and viewing you,” she says. “Get your website right. You know, we would spend tens of thousands of dollars on office space. But today, for most people the first touch of your brand is going to be your website.”

The Small Business Association of Michigan is the only statewide and state-based association that focuses solely on serving the needs of Michigan’s small business community. We have been successfully serving small businesses like yours in all 83 counties of Michigan since 1969. We’re located in Lansing, just one block from the Capitol.

Our mission is to help Michigan small businesses succeed by promoting entrepreneurship, leveraging buying power and engaging in political advocacy. When small businesses band together through the Small Business Association of Michigan, they achieve more than they could on their own. 

Our 30,000+ members are as diverse as Michigan's economy. From accountants to appliance stores, manufacturers to medical, and restaurants to retailers, what unites the SBAM membership is the spirit of entrepreneurship…a spirit that drove you to start and continue to operate your own business because you believe you can do something better than anyone else is doing it!

(music licensed from www.jukedeck.com)

May 31, 2022

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Bob Von Kaenel, president of Kentwood Office Furniture and a member of the Small Business Association of Michigan's Leadership Council. “Work gets done in many different places, so that’s driven a number of different trends from a pure furniture perspective,” he says. “I think one is really all around being flexible and being adaptable. How do you create an environment so it's really supporting how people work?” 

The Small Business Association of Michigan is the only statewide and state-based association that focuses solely on serving the needs of Michigan’s small business community. We have been successfully serving small businesses like yours in all 83 counties of Michigan since 1969. We’re located in Lansing, just one block from the Capitol.

Our mission is to help Michigan small businesses succeed by promoting entrepreneurship, leveraging buying power and engaging in political advocacy. When small businesses band together through the Small Business Association of Michigan, they achieve more than they could on their own. 

Our 30,000+ members are as diverse as Michigan's economy. From accountants to appliance stores, manufacturers to medical, and restaurants to retailers, what unites the SBAM membership is the spirit of entrepreneurship…a spirit that drove you to start and continue to operate your own business because you believe you can do something better than anyone else is doing it!

(music licensed from www.jukedeck.com)

May 25, 2022

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Breanne Stuart, President/CEO of Homewatch CareGivers of Southeast Michigan. She says that following the COVID restrictions “I have become much more financially astute. I am constantly looking at my numbers monthly, and then quarterly, and then 12-month look backs, that's absolutely key. Because things have been changing so rapidly. Before, you could wait a couple months here and there before you looked at your P and L, but not now.”

May 23, 2022

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Carrissa Rondeau, owner of Functional Behavior Services in Marquette. Like most healthcare providers, she’s had to adjust to telehealth options. “We are lucky enough that insurance followed suit because we do need to follow our contract rules with insurance companies for reimbursement for those services,” she says. “Prior to COVID, a lot of telehealth options tended to be prior approved or pre op.”

The Small Business Association of Michigan is the only statewide and state-based association that focuses solely on serving the needs of Michigan’s small business community. We have been successfully serving small businesses like yours in all 83 counties of Michigan since 1969. We’re located in Lansing, just one block from the Capitol.

Our mission is to help Michigan small businesses succeed by promoting entrepreneurship, leveraging buying power and engaging in political advocacy. When small businesses band together through the Small Business Association of Michigan, they achieve more than they could on their own. 

Our 30.000+ members are as diverse as Michigan's economy. From accountants to appliance stores, manufacturers to medical, and restaurants to retailers, what unites the SBAM membership is the spirit of entrepreneurship…a spirit that drove you to start and continue to operate your own business because you believe you can do something better than anyone else is doing it!

(music licensed from www.jukedeck.com)

May 19, 2022

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Bob Allen, Director of Sales – Detroit for Effectv, to learn more about Comcast RISE (https://www.comcastrise.com). Businesses in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park with fewer than 25 employees will have the opportunity, starting June 1, to apply for grants, marketing consultations, media placements, commercial creative services, or technology services from Effectv and Comcast Business. 

The Small Business Association of Michigan is the only statewide and state-based association that focuses solely on serving the needs of Michigan’s small business community. We have been successfully serving small businesses like yours in all 83 counties of Michigan since 1969. We’re located in Lansing, just one block from the Capitol.

Our mission is to help Michigan small businesses succeed by promoting entrepreneurship, leveraging buying power and engaging in political advocacy. When small businesses band together through the Small Business Association of Michigan, they achieve more than they could on their own. 

Our 30.000+ members are as diverse as Michigan's economy. From accountants to appliance stores, manufacturers to medical, and restaurants to retailers, what unites the SBAM membership is the spirit of entrepreneurship…a spirit that drove you to start and continue to operate your own business because you believe you can do something better than anyone else is doing it!

(music licensed from www.jukedeck.com)

May 18, 2022

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Donna Oser, president & CEO of the Michigan Society of Association Executives and a VIP member of the Small Business Association of Michigan. “Association work is generally defined in a couple of core areas,” she says. “We work to strengthen lives and we think about bringing people together towards a common purpose. And so we do that through things like standards of quality and safety, guidance, disaster relief, so much more.”

The Small Business Association of Michigan is the only statewide and state-based association that focuses solely on serving the needs of Michigan’s small business community. We have been successfully serving small businesses like yours in all 83 counties of Michigan since 1969. We’re located in Lansing, just one block from the Capitol.

Our mission is to help Michigan small businesses succeed by promoting entrepreneurship, leveraging buying power and engaging in political advocacy. When small businesses band together through the Small Business Association of Michigan, they achieve more than they could on their own. 

Our 30.000+ members are as diverse as Michigan's economy. From accountants to appliance stores, manufacturers to medical, and restaurants to retailers, what unites the SBAM membership is the spirit of entrepreneurship…a spirit that drove you to start and continue to operate your own business because you believe you can do something better than anyone else is doing it!

(music licensed from www.jukedeck.com)

May 10, 2022

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Chris Jackson, the Legislative Affairs & Social Equity Lead for Sticky, one of Michigan's best known medical and recreational marijuana firms. “The cool thing about being an infant industry is that things are constantly changing,” he says. “My role, related to legislative affairs specifically, it's an opportunity to do more networking than I think I've ever done in my life, probably just because things are going to constantly change.” 

The Small Business Association of Michigan is the only statewide and state-based association that focuses solely on serving the needs of Michigan’s small business community. We have been successfully serving small businesses like yours in all 83 counties of Michigan since 1969. We’re located in Lansing, just one block from the Capitol.

Our mission is to help Michigan small businesses succeed by promoting entrepreneurship, leveraging buying power and engaging in political advocacy. When small businesses band together through the Small Business Association of Michigan, they achieve more than they could on their own. 

Our 30.000+ members are as diverse as Michigan's economy. From accountants to appliance stores, manufacturers to medical, and restaurants to retailers, what unites the SBAM membership is the spirit of entrepreneurship…a spirit that drove you to start and continue to operate your own business because you believe you can do something better than anyone else is doing it!

(music licensed from www.jukedeck.com)

May 3, 2022

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Catherine Behrenbrinker, President & CEO of Symplicity Communications, helping businesses procure technology. “I think the biggest thing about Symplicity is, one of the fun things that we experienced with one of our clients is that they named us the dragon slayers,” she says. “And that's because there's some big technology dragons out there. What do I use? What should I use? How do I interpret this? How do I understand that?”

The Small Business Association of Michigan is the only statewide and state-based association that focuses solely on serving the needs of Michigan’s small business community. We have been successfully serving small businesses like yours in all 83 counties of Michigan since 1969. We’re located in Lansing, just one block from the Capitol.

Our mission is to help Michigan small businesses succeed by promoting entrepreneurship, leveraging buying power and engaging in political advocacy. When small businesses band together through the Small Business Association of Michigan, they achieve more than they could on their own. 

Our 30.000+ members are as diverse as Michigan's economy. From accountants to appliance stores, manufacturers to medical, and restaurants to retailers, what unites the SBAM membership is the spirit of entrepreneurship…a spirit that drove you to start and continue to operate your own business because you believe you can do something better than anyone else is doing it!

(music licensed from www.jukedeck.com)

Apr 26, 2022

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Jeremiah Mostrom, VP of Revenue for Axios HR in Grand Rapids. They provide personalized HR for small businesses and belong to SBAM’s Leadership Council. “What we try to help companies understand is that there are a lot of aspects that go into retention and attraction and it goes beyond just pay,” he says. “I think it really comes down to culture. I think it comes down to making sure that your people are finding meaning in the work that they do every day.”

The Small Business Association of Michigan is the only statewide and state-based association that focuses solely on serving the needs of Michigan’s small business community. We have been successfully serving small businesses like yours in all 83 counties of Michigan since 1969. We’re located in Lansing, just one block from the Capitol.

Our mission is to help Michigan small businesses succeed by promoting entrepreneurship, leveraging buying power and engaging in political advocacy. When small businesses band together through the Small Business Association of Michigan, they achieve more than they could on their own. 

Our 30.000+ members are as diverse as Michigan's economy. From accountants to appliance stores, manufacturers to medical, and restaurants to retailers, what unites the SBAM membership is the spirit of entrepreneurship…a spirit that drove you to start and continue to operate your own business because you believe you can do something better than anyone else is doing it!

(music licensed from www.jukedeck.com)

Apr 20, 2022

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Jim Stowe, President of Instigate Great. He's a member of the Small Business Association of Michigan's Leadership Council. “Helping businesses take care of their employees better has been our primary focus,” he says. “If you take care of your employees, you attract and retain better employees and your business ultimately is more profitable.” 

The Small Business Association of Michigan is the only statewide and state-based association that focuses solely on serving the needs of Michigan’s small business community. We have been successfully serving small businesses like yours in all 83 counties of Michigan since 1969. We’re located in Lansing, just one block from the Capitol.

Our mission is to help Michigan small businesses succeed by promoting entrepreneurship, leveraging buying power and engaging in political advocacy. When small businesses band together through the Small Business Association of Michigan, they achieve more than they could on their own. 

Our 30.000+ members are as diverse as Michigan's economy. From accountants to appliance stores, manufacturers to medical, and restaurants to retailers, what unites the SBAM membership is the spirit of entrepreneurship…a spirit that drove you to start and continue to operate your own business because you believe you can do something better than anyone else is doing it!

(music licensed from www.jukedeck.com)

Apr 11, 2022

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Jordan Munsters, Chief Fort Officer for High Caliber Karting & Entertainment in Okemos. One way he survived COVID restrictions was by allying with local restaurants and bars. “We did a lot of things to try to bring attention to the people who were open and give effort and energy towards that. It kept us busy, helped build good relationships in the community and support one another and really keep our team positive,” he says.

The Small Business Association of Michigan is the only statewide and state-based association that focuses solely on serving the needs of Michigan’s small business community. We have been successfully serving small businesses like yours in all 83 counties of Michigan since 1969. We’re located in Lansing, just one block from the Capitol.

Our mission is to help Michigan small businesses succeed by promoting entrepreneurship, leveraging buying power and engaging in political advocacy. When small businesses band together through the Small Business Association of Michigan, they achieve more than they could on their own. 

Our 30.000+ members are as diverse as Michigan's economy. From accountants to appliance stores, manufacturers to medical, and restaurants to retailers, what unites the SBAM membership is the spirit of entrepreneurship…a spirit that drove you to start and continue to operate your own business because you believe you can do something better than anyone else is doing it!

(music licensed from www.jukedeck.com)

Apr 6, 2022

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with  Matt Russell, president and CEO of Cynergy Consulting, a provider of IT services and expertise. “I think the challenge for small businesses is, you know, we're all on limited budgets,” he says. “Making sure you hire a good effective company or use good effective services out there, I think, really can do a lot to help your small business grow and flourish and frankly, not get left behind.”

The Small Business Association of Michigan is the only statewide and state-based association that focuses solely on serving the needs of Michigan’s small business community. We have been successfully serving small businesses like yours in all 83 counties of Michigan since 1969. We’re located in Lansing, just one block from the Capitol.

Our mission is to help Michigan small businesses succeed by promoting entrepreneurship, leveraging buying power and engaging in political advocacy. When small businesses band together through the Small Business Association of Michigan, they achieve more than they could on their own. 

Our 30.000+ members are as diverse as Michigan's economy. From accountants to appliance stores, manufacturers to medical, and restaurants to retailers, what unites the SBAM membership is the spirit of entrepreneurship…a spirit that drove you to start and continue to operate your own business because you believe you can do something better than anyone else is doing it!

(music licensed from www.jukedeck.com)

Mar 29, 2022

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Brian Bach, Director and Shareholder of Michigan CFO Associates – offering fractional CFOs. “[Small business owners] have important decisions to make when they're growing,” he says. “I need to buy a new building, how much can I afford? I need to maybe hire three new salespeople, can I make that work? I need to buy trucks and equipment, how much can I afford? And how should I go about financing it? So it's those important decisions.”

The Small Business Association of Michigan is the only statewide and state-based association that focuses solely on serving the needs of Michigan’s small business community. We have been successfully serving small businesses like yours in all 83 counties of Michigan since 1969. We’re located in Lansing, just one block from the Capitol.

Our mission is to help Michigan small businesses succeed by promoting entrepreneurship, leveraging buying power and engaging in political advocacy. When small businesses band together through the Small Business Association of Michigan, they achieve more than they could on their own. 

Our 30.000+ members are as diverse as Michigan's economy. From accountants to appliance stores, manufacturers to medical, and restaurants to retailers, what unites the SBAM membership is the spirit of entrepreneurship…a spirit that drove you to start and continue to operate your own business because you believe you can do something better than anyone else is doing it!

(music licensed from www.jukedeck.com)

Mar 23, 2022

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Alexander Code, Founder & Managing Director of Line 45 Mapping and Software Solutions. “Our core concept is to help people track, manage and understand information that drives their business decision making,” he says. “Line 45 Mapping and Software Solutions is data visualization. And that's where the mapping comes in. It's relating data about somebody's business or their customers to the real world.” 

The Small Business Association of Michigan is the only statewide and state-based association that focuses solely on serving the needs of Michigan’s small business community. We have been successfully serving small businesses like yours in all 83 counties of Michigan since 1969. We’re located in Lansing, just one block from the Capitol.

Our mission is to help Michigan small businesses succeed by promoting entrepreneurship, leveraging buying power and engaging in political advocacy. When small businesses band together through the Small Business Association of Michigan, they achieve more than they could on their own. 

Our 30.000+ members are as diverse as Michigan's economy. From accountants to appliance stores, manufacturers to medical, and restaurants to retailers, what unites the SBAM membership is the spirit of entrepreneurship…a spirit that drove you to start and continue to operate your own business because you believe you can do something better than anyone else is doing it!

(music licensed from www.jukedeck.com)

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