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

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A Great Attitude and Behavior Will Improve Your Sales Process

Business Next
January 18, 2016 8:00 PM

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with sales trainer and coach, Greg Coyne. of Gerry Weinberg and Associates Sandler Training.

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How to Use Data to Enhance Your Business Intelligence

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January 18, 2016 6:30 PM

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, interviews Aaron Fuller, owner of Lansing-based consulting firm, Superior Data Strategies. Aaron talks about best practices for small business owners to harness and analyze data to improve business intelligence.

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You Can't Afford Not to Understand Your Foreign-Language Customers

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January 18, 2016 1:00 PM

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, chats with Rick Woyde, founder of Royal Oak-based Language Arts and Science.

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2016's Top Upcoming Tech Predictions

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January 18, 2016 12:00 PM

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 the top five tech predictions of 2016.

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Late Breaking Federal Tax Changes You Need to Know About

Business Next
January 18, 2016 9:37 AM

In December, President Obama signed legislation that addresses the so-called tax extenders, some of which will be extended on a permanent basis while others will receive multi-year extensions, providing much-needed stability for some of the most key small-business tax credits and deductions. Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, gets the details in his interview with Todd McCracken, president of the National Small Business Association.

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How to Maximize and Actualize Your Small Business Goals for 2016

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January 14, 2016 9:09 AM

SBAM's Vice President Communications Michael Rogers talks with business consultant, Tom Borg, about the eight basis areas for setting goals, the main excuses for not setting goals, how to set goals individually and as a team, analyzing your goals and taking action, listing the resources you need to reach your goals in the next year and the metrics to measure your business goal accomplishments.

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Relationship Marketing in a Social Media World

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January 13, 2016 4:30 PM

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Brian Basilico, author of “It's Not About You, It's About Bacon -- Relationship Marketing In A Social Media World.”

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Non-Compliance with ERISA and ACA Requirements Could Cost You Plenty

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January 13, 2016 1:00 PM

Few small business owners understand the ins and outs of the myriad ERISA requirements, including Summary Plan Descriptions, Summary of Benefits and Coverage, wrap documents, common control requirements, etc.

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Improving Mobility for Amputees

Business Next
January 11, 2016 9:30 AM

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Becky Bennet, founder of Muskegon-based Solus Innovations, a standing mobility solution for amputees. The Solus is self-propelled and designed for persons with above or below the knee amputations. It permits the user to move about in a vertical position without the aid of a wheelchair, walker, or prosthetic.

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Time for a Company Culture Tune-up?

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January 11, 2016 8:38 AM

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, interviews business coach, Tim Kuppler, on how to build the culture advantage in your small business company. Tim has over 23 years of business leadership, consulting and coaching experience and has led multiple organizations through major transformations with a high level of involvement, teamwork and rapid performance improvement.

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