((o
Knowledge • News • Insights
 o))
In Partnership With

Business Next

Business Next, hosted by Michael Rogers, has tips and advice on how small business owners can be more efficient, profitable and successful.

10:00 AM every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Replay: 4:00 PM, 10:00 PM, 4:00 AM


Recent Posts

Tips and Advice for Landing the Great Employees Your Firm Needs

Business Next
May 10, 2016 5:00 PM

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Sheri Welsh, owner of Welsh and Associates of Kalamazoo.

Read More

Profile of Business Consultant George Scott

Business Next
May 9, 2016 11:00 AM

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with business coach and consultant George Scott, owner of Business Consulting Services, in mid-Michigan. In addition to the hands-on experience as a business broker, and as an adult learner working full time, George earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 2007 and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 2009, graduating at the top of his class.

Read More

The Apple iWatch at One-Year and Other Small Business Tech Topics

Business Next
May 9, 2016 9:50 AM

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, interviews Linda Daichendt, executive director of the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan, to discuss the one-year anniversary of the Apple iWatch, the “Internet of Things” expands to apparel and voice recognition technology and the potential it has to ease the risk of repetitive stress injuries.

Read More

The Explosion of Video on Social Media and Other Hot Tech Topics

Business Next
May 3, 2016 1:00 PM

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with tech expert Tony Merlo, owner of SmarterPhones.net, about live social media video, streaming live music events, new apps of interest to small business, the importance of having a small business website that is mobile-friendly, how to make sure your business can be found online and a review of recent mobile hardware trends.

Read More

How to Save Money on Your Cellular Data Plan

Business Next
May 3, 2016 11:00 AM

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Linda Daichendt, executive director of the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan, about ideas to help you save on your cellular data plan, myths of battery usage and the virtues of fixing rather than replacing your mobile devices.

Read More

Improve Your Access to Capital Through SBA 504 Lending

Business Next
May 3, 2016 9:30 AM

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, interviews Beth Ann Arroyo, senior loan officer for the Economic Development Foundation (EDF), a leading Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 lender in Michigan. Arroyo talks about the benefits to small businesses of using 504 lending throughout Michigan.

Read More

Small Business Owners Need to Get Involved in Congressional Races

Business Next
May 3, 2016 8:42 AM

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with David Wasserman, House Editor for The Cook Political Report. Wasserman will be the keynote speaker at the Small Business Association of Michigan’s annual meeting on June 23, in Lansing. In this interview he shares his insights into the 2016 House races and presidential election, and the impact on the small business community.

Read More

Making it Easier for Foreign Entrepreneurs to Set Up Shop in the U.S.

Business Next
April 29, 2016 11:30 AM

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with nationally-known small business advocate, Chris Holman about an easier process to permit foreign entrepreneurs to set up businesses in the U.S., debunking five common myths about entrepreneurship, tough times for salmon fishing in the Great Lakes and how some states are dealing with an upcoming $15 minimum wage mandate.

Read More

This Michigan 50 Companies to Watch Winner specializes in Clean-Up

Business Next
April 29, 2016 9:35 AM

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Chris Buck, chief operating officer for McCardel Restoration, LLC, of Lansing. McCardel Restoration was recently named a member of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch. The fast-growing firm offers 24-hour emergency service for water, fire, wind and storm damage.

Read More

Social Media Tips for Making Better Use of LinkedIn and Facebook

Business Next
April 26, 2016 4:29 PM

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with social media expert Kate Snyder, owner of Piper and Gold Public Relations, about how to harness your employees to promote your business brand in social media, increase your sales with LinkedIn, use Facebook Insights to analyze your social media traffic, use the new Facebook Live Video feature, video “chat heads” in Facebook and find business uses for Facebook Messenger.

Read More