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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

You Have a Passionate Business Interest! Can You Make Money from It?

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December 28, 2015 7:15 AM

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, interviews Michigan-based business author, trainer and business coach, Rachelle Smith, to learn more about how to monetize your business passion. Rachelle says "I landed my first “official” job as a grocery sacker at the Yongsan Army Base Commissary.

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Get Great Hires by Moving Beyond the Job Description

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December 23, 2015 7:30 AM

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with JoAnn Corley about how to hire beyond the job description. Corley is an author and career management coach, and the founder and CEO of The Human Sphere. She has conducted thousands of training seminars over the past 15 years in every state and every major city in the country.

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Suggestions for Protecting Your Business' Financial Value

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December 23, 2015 6:32 AM

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, interviews Scott Wolffis, Senior Vice President - Business Banking Michigan Area Manager, at Huntington National Bank, to get great ideas for protecting the financial value of your business.

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Tips for Zeroing-In On Business Value

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December 21, 2015 11:30 AM

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Tim Kuppler and Dr. Kathryn Baker, of Advicoach, on how to focus on business value. Kuppler has over 23 years of business leadership, consulting and coaching experience.

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Lessons of Entrepreneurial Success from a Home-Grown Michigan Company

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December 18, 2015 10:00 PM

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Hale Walker, the co-founder and senior vice president of Michigan Mutual, Inc. Operating as a national wholesale mortgage lender, Michigan Mutual, Inc. offers a full range of products (FHA and Conventional) with competitive pricing, as well as a select team of mortgage professionals dedicated to providing the highest possible level of service.

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How to Put Strong Accountability in Your Sales Process

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December 18, 2015 9:00 PM

Learn how to make your sales team accountable to your company sales goals. 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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Technology May Help Keep Elderly Workers Employed

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December 16, 2015 12:28 PM

New tech products will make it easier for the elderly to stay in the workforce and create more flexible retirement options. 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. Michael and Linda also discuss Google’s new offline maps that save on mobile data usage.

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Holiday Business Party Tips

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December 16, 2015 9:06 AM

Learn how to make your holiday business party participation productive. Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, gets great tips from Doug Brown, director of development, for ASTI Environmental.

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Recycling Old Medical Imaging Equipment to Provide Health Care Value

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December 15, 2015 1:00 PM

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Bruce Block, chairman of Block Imaging in Holt. The company buys, sells, services and maintains MRI, CT, C-Arm, Digital X-ray, PET/CT and Women's Health medical imaging equipment for healthcare providers worldwide.

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Avoid These Elevator Pitch Mistakes! Business Success Advice

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December 15, 2015 12:00 PM

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with well-known small business advocate, Chris Holman, about elevator pitch mistakes to avoid, seven interview questions that can help gauge emotional intelligence, a surge in small business craft brewers in Michigan and helping your older workers transition into retirement.

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