Small and established businesses can agree on one thing— there is increased competition in the market. Startups pop up here and there almost everyday, making it hard for customers to choose. This is why small businesses keep on asking the million-dollar question: how can they attract and retain customers even with all the competition present?
LANSING—Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Michigan Celebrates Small Business awards program, a prestigious annual competition that recognizes successful growing businesses and their supporters. The winners will be honored at the 20th annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards Gala May 21, 2024. The awards program provides an opportunity for business owners and supporters
LANSING - Senate Democrats are changing their “Clean Energy Future Plan” to have utilities develop a “100 percent clean energy standard” by 2040 instead of the 2035 deadline that was originally proposed. “Utilities would have to file clean energy plans in order to achieve a carbon-free energy portfolio of 80 percent starting in 2035, and
LANSING - Artificial intelligence is coming at a fast and furious pace. Employers have to strategize the impact of AI on its operations. A study from researchers at Stanford University and MIT indicate that AI platforms such as ChatGPT could make workers more productive faster, meaning that certain skills, such as customer service positions, could
In the current economic environment, every business needs to find intelligent ways to cut costs and save money. In recent years, high inflation rates have become common in both America and Europe. This has led to higher prices when purchasing raw materials and these increased costs are often passed to the consumer in the form
LANSING – The Small Business Association of Michigan has named 24 small business owners to lead the organization as its 2023-2024 board of directors. Sue Tellier, owner of JetCo Federal, a supply chain management, logistics, and packaging services company with a focus on helping organizations achieve and maintain operational efficiency and resilience, will serve as
PLYMOUTH - Comcast is offering small businesses a package of financial support and services to help each grow. Comcast's Rob Ponto explains in this video. The deadline to apply is June 30. Each business selected will receive all of the following benefits: CONSULTATION Assessment of business and tactical planning; business to business coaching; and mentorship
DETROIT – Comcast announced a new round of 100 businesses in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties will receive comprehensive grant packages that include business consultation services, educational resources, a $5,000 monetary grant, creative production, media schedule, and a technology makeover. Comcast RISE is committed to supporting the growth of all small businesses, while advancing
Managed IT services is no longer a preserve of the big businesses only. If you own an established or a startup small business, you can get a lot of headway by using managed services. Today, you cannot compete in the business world without leveraging IT. But then, do you establish your in-house IT team or
LANSING - You will deal with two various tax forms when recruiting employees: 1099s and W-2s. When you hire an independent contractor, you must file a 1099 form to report payments, and employees who had payroll taxes deducted from their compensation must file a W-2 form. 1099 vs. W-2 Workers Regarding taxes and IRS requirements,
