Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, interviews Doug Roberts Jr., director of business customer experience for Consumers Energy, to learn more about the small business benefits of major energy reforms signed into law this year.
Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with business coach and consultant Tom Borg about communications challenges with employees, the importance of regular employee evaluations, providing training and education opportunities, and how to overcome a reluctance to delegate.
Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, interviews Shri Thanedar, founder of Avomeen Analytical Services in Ann Arbor. He lost his business during the Great Recession, but started again from scratch with a new firm that last year was named to the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch list. From the company’s website: “Avomeen is a full-service chemical testing laboratory that offers advanced product testing & development services for a variety of specialty, consumer, and industrial goods.
Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with IT security expert Jeff Bowes from NuWave Technology partners, to learn more about how to counter threats to the security of your IT operations. Michael and Jeff zero in on how to limit the damage from ransomware attacks. NuWave has offices in Kalamazoo, Lansing, Grand Rapids, Traverse City, St. Joseph, Jackson and Southfield.
In any type of small business, the idea of succession planning runs the risk of becoming a divisive issue that can ruin relationships, lead to years of legal battles and result in lost customers if not handled correctly. While personal feelings and relationships need to be taken into account, there are a number of legal considerations that decision-makers need to keep top of mind—like who will be named successor, equity or ownership considerations for the remaining executives, potential name changes to the business, the timeline for changes to be made and how to communicate those changes effectively and more. If not handled correctly, these issues can create unnecessary tension and impact business operations.
Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks about how to avoid slips and falls during the variable weather of a Michigan March in a conversation with Mike Eckert, director of loss control services for the Accident Fund Insurance Company of America.
Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Dorothy and John Noble, owners of Lady Jane Gourmet Seed Co.
Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, interviews Dorothy Truebiro, owner of Scotty Dotty Shortbread. From her Facebook page: “There is a real "Dotty" behind Scotty Dotty Shortbread Company, and I began making shortbread alongside my British Mum about 40 years ago.
Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Jennifer Matthews, owner of Lush Yummies Pie Company in Detroit. Her product will be returning to stores in July 2017. For details click here!
Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with tech expert Tony Merlo, owner of SmarterPhones.net, about email etiquette, how to make your website customer friendly, privacy issues, email security tips, new mobile tech applications for small business success and sales apps for small business.
