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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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Recent Posts

Learn How to Improve Your Personal Presence

Business Next
January 7, 2016 1:00 PM

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, interviews author and consultant, Dianna Booher, about her book, "Creating Personal Presence." Her extensive and ongoing research and published works in the field of business communication and productivity serve as the foundation for communication skills training and consulting services offered by Booher Consultants, Inc.

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How to Make Specialized Mailing Lists Work for You

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January 6, 2016 9:00 PM

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks about the value of specialized mailing lists in your small business marketing plan. His guest is David Fant, owner of Market Mapping Plus, Inc. David is a member of the Small Business Association of Michigan's board of directors.

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What it Takes to be a "Cool Place to Work"

Business Next
January 6, 2016 7:30 PM

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, interviews Lisa Vallee-Smith, CEO of Airfoil, about why her small business was named to the Crain’s Detroit Business's list of “Cool Places to Work in Michigan.”

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Turn Your Vocation into Your Business

Business Next
January 6, 2016 6:00 PM

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with pumpkin/fruit/vegetable carver, Pat “Smoker” Harrison, of Lord of the Gourd, in Maple City, about how an artist can make a successful small business out of his vocation.

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Inventor Profile: Julie Wasco and Her Slip Clip 

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January 5, 2016 9:00 PM

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, interviews Julie Wasco, inventor of The Slip Clip. The Slip Clip is a completely customizable beach towel clip, boat clip and more clip that can be used as a marketing tool. They are 6" durable plastic clips that offer a large imprint area (5" x 1.5").

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Keep a Natural Disaster from Becoming a Financial Disaster

Business Next
January 5, 2016 8:00 PM

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Michael Fabian, of Fabian Sklar and King, in Farmington Hills, a law firm that represents small businesses after disasters occur. He has some great advice on how to work with your insurance agent before and after a mishap to make sure you’ve got the proper coverage and that there are no surprises when it comes to filing a claim, keeping a natural disaster from becoming a financial disaster.

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Picture This Successful Detroit Area Small Business!

Business Next
January 4, 2016 6:00 PM

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, profiles Ben Tyndell, part owner of Tyndell Photographic. Ben is an alumnus of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Detroit program.

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Grow Your Workforce by Considering Applicants with Disabilities

Business Next
January 4, 2016 4:30 PM

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Christine Ziegler, CEO of MRC Industries. MRC Industries, Inc. serves individuals living with developmental or learning disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, emotional impairments and mental illness.

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Prevent Your Emotions and Urges from Sabotaging Business Success

Business Next
December 29, 2015 8:21 AM

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, interviews Ken Lindner, author of Your Killer Emotions: The 7 Steps to Mastering the Toxic Emotions, Urges, and Impulses That Sabotage You. Lindner, “The Life-Choice Coach,” has counseled thousands of individuals over the past thirty years to make great, life-enhancing decisions.

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Five Biggest Social Media Developments in 2015

Business Next
December 28, 2015 6:00 PM

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with social media expert Kate Snyder, owner of Piper & Gold Public Relations, about 2015’s five biggest social media developments, a $13 million lawsuit settlement by LinkedIn for misusing members’ contact information, optimizing your LinkedIn profile in six easy steps, key guidelines for effective social media marketing and how we may soon be using “digital proximity” to better connect with our small business customers.

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