Michael Rogers talks with small business advocate Chris Holman about what he learned from attending the latest National Small Business Association board meeting in Phoenix, AZ. Michael and Chris also talk about financing health care, the controversy over Michigan’s MEGA tax credits, tips for hiring millennials and crafting effective business plans.
Michael Rogers talks with small business advocate Chris Holman about his participation in the latest National Small Business Association board meeting, trends in metro Detroit job growth, the challenges of running an online business, as well as the top talent repelling HR policies.
Michael Rogers talks with small business advocate Chris Holman about the MSAE Legislative Conference and Construction Association of Michigan annual meeting. They also discuss: four tests to see if you are ready to be an entrepreneur, the wage rate for unskilled manufacturing jobs, Detroit being #2 in the nation for small business job growth, five business lessons to learn from the world of online dating, and five strategies for succession planning.
Michael talks with Chris Holman about the ACE ’15 Conference in Livonia, MI. Stay tuned to learn more about: 16 startup trends for 2015, an RV manufacturer moving from Indiana to Michigan in search of skilled labor, four things remarkable startups have in common, and positive trends in Michigan venture capital.
Michael talks with Chris Holman, nationally-known small business advocate, about the governor's recent state-of-the-state address. Michael and Chris also discuss how the infrastructure of Michigan's small colleges and universities are striving to serve the needs of small businesses through degree programs aimting to help prepare individuals for small business success. The duo also examine a recent trend seen in companies "test driving" employees before hiring, taking your business strategy to the next level, and the importance of a recent $2 million contribution to the University of Michigan-Flint entrepreneurship program.
Small Business Association of Michigan Vice President Communications Michael Rogers and his co-host Chris Holman discuss news and events of interest to small business owners on This Week in Small Business. Michael and Chris review the 2014 series of Business Forecast events around the state, with perspectives on business success stories from every region of Michigan.
Small Business Association of Michigan Vice President Communications Michael Rogers and his co-host Chris Holman discuss news and events of interest to small business owners on This Week in Small Business. Michael taps into Chris’ vast experience working with startups and entrepreneurs to explore the question of which is more important in product marketing success: quality or price?
Small Business Association of Michigan Vice President Communications Michael Rogers and his co-host Chris Holman discuss news and events of interest to small business owners on This Week in Small Business. Michael and Chris warn about the four essential money mistakes that entrepreneurs frequently overlook.
Small Business Association of Michigan Vice President Communications Michael Rogers and his co-host Chris Holman discuss news and events of interest to small business owners on This Week in Small Business. Michael, Chris and his Network staff review the new listener-friendly features of the redesigned michiganbusinessnetwork.com website.
Small Business Association of Michigan Vice President Communications Michael Rogers and his co-host Chris Holman discuss news and events of interest to small business owners on This Week in Small Business. Michael and Chris discuss the results of the fall 2014 Michigan Future Business Index survey of small business owners. Over a third (38 percent) of small business owners said they plan to boost wages in the next six months. Wage hike intentions are continuing a long upward trajectory since bottoming out at only 13 percent in the spring of 2009.
