The Small Business Association of Michigan's Business Next Podcasthttp://sbam.typepad.com/focusingthepower/In the Small Business Association of Michigan's weekly "Business Next" podcast, host Michael Rogers talks to entrepreneurs and other small business experts to get you the best ideas for improving your small business bottom line. This is the podcast version of the weekly Business Next radio show. See the showpage at www.sbam.org/radio.enTue, 01 May 2012 08:13:24 PDTTypePad http://www.typepad.com/noIn the Small Business Association of Michigan's weekly "Business Next" podcast, host Michael Rogers talks to entrepreneurs and other small business experts to get you the best ideas for improving your small business bottom line. This is the podcast versioBusiness Next audio seminar. 043012 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SbamsFocusingThePowerOfSmallBusinessPodcast/~3/rJc5fmLvfV4/business-next-audio-seminar-043012.htmlsbamTue, 01 May 2012 08:13:24 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8345398ea69e20168eafaf01c970c

Prism Plastics of Port Huron explains their strategy for doubling-down on small business growth, and business consultant Michael Lorsch talks about the key factors that can help you make sure your employees are not miserable. And, the week’s Lansing legislative update with Dave Jessup. Get more great advice and tips on growing your business by regularly listening to our free audio seminars on your PC or mobile device. Go to http://www.sbam.org/radio and download at your convenience! New seminars every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. A service of the Small Business Association of Michigan -- focusing the power of small business.


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Sean Simpson, co-founder of Autobike, talks about their innovative bicycles with automatic transmissions; Michelle Lewis Watts, director of programs and operations for the Michigan Women’s Foundation, on their Entrepreneur-You Business Plan Competition; Why helping employees complete credentials and degrees drives economic growth (and what small business owners can do). Interview with Frank Novakowski, Ph.D., Professor of Management Davenport University; The Malcolm Baldrige principles applied to small business needs. Interview with Daniel J. Kallman, Davenport Adjunct Professor. Get more great advice and tips on growing your business by regularly listening to our free audio seminars on your PC or mobile device. Go to http://www.sbam.org/radio and download at your convenience! New seminars every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. A service of the Small Business Association of Michigan -- focusing the power of small business.


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]]>Sean Simpson, co-founder of Autobike, talks about their innovative bicycles with automatic transmissions; Michelle Lewis Watts, director of programs and operations for the Michigan Women’s Foundation, on their Entrepreneur-You Business Plan Competition; Why helping employees complete credentials and degrees drives...Sean Simpson, co-founder of Autobike, talks about their innovative bicycles with automatic transmissions; Michelle Lewis Watts, director of programs and operations for the Michigan Women’s Foundation, on their Entrepreneur-You Business Plan Competition; WSean Simpson, co-founder of Autobike, talks about their innovative bicycles with automatic transmissions; Michelle Lewis Watts, director of programs and operations for the Michigan Women’s Foundation, on their Entrepreneur-You Business Plan Competition; Why helping employees complete credentials and degrees drives...http://sbam.typepad.com/focusingthepower/2012/04/business-next-audio-seminar-042712.htmlhttp://www.hipcast.com/export/P11f887436a2d647402372ede2f9539d9ZlFxRlREYWt2.mp3Helping job seekers fit into small biz. 042512http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SbamsFocusingThePowerOfSmallBusinessPodcast/~3/osZdyrhJqY4/helping-job-seekers-fit-into-small-biz-042512.htmlsbamThu, 26 Apr 2012 12:57:29 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8345398ea69e2016765c22d24970b

HR expert Julie Mann discusses how to help job seekers fit in to small business job opportunities; Rob Trube, author of the business planning book “The Simple Focus Plan”; Athena Trentin, program director of the Global Talent Retention Initiative, discusses the role of talented immigrants in growing Michigan’s small business economy; Shelley Lowe, director of career services of Davenport University, talks about training resources for complying with state and federal regulations; James Muffett on the Student Statesmanship Institute Business Track program. Get more great advice and tips on growing your business by regularly listening to our free audio seminars on your PC or mobile device. Go to http://www.sbam.org/radio and download at your convenience! New seminars every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. A service of the Small Business Association of Michigan -- focusing the power of small business.


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]]>HR expert Julie Mann discusses how to help job seekers fit in to small business job opportunities; Rob Trube, author of the business planning book “The Simple Focus Plan”; Athena Trentin, program director of the Global Talent Retention Initiative, discusses...HR expert Julie Mann discusses how to help job seekers fit in to small business job opportunities; Rob Trube, author of the business planning book “The Simple Focus Plan”; Athena Trentin, program director of the Global Talent Retention Initiative, discussHR expert Julie Mann discusses how to help job seekers fit in to small business job opportunities; Rob Trube, author of the business planning book “The Simple Focus Plan”; Athena Trentin, program director of the Global Talent Retention Initiative, discusses...http://sbam.typepad.com/focusingthepower/2012/04/helping-job-seekers-fit-into-small-biz-042512.htmlhttp://www.hipcast.com/export/Pd5f2e534a2fddbdc942cf94c2cc7d747ZlFxRlREYWt3.mp3Use social media to build your small biz. 042312http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SbamsFocusingThePowerOfSmallBusinessPodcast/~3/3BK9jdk8mdY/use-social-media-to-build-your-small-biz-042312.htmlsbamTue, 24 Apr 2012 13:20:01 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8345398ea69e20168eaa8a40c970c

Joe Serwach, Managing Director of Organik consulting, on how to take full advantage of the marketing and business-building opportunities of social media. Also, a west Michigan small business that’s keeping jobs in Michigan thanks to a new partnership in the collegiate jewelry industry. Interview with Mike Byam, managing partner with Terryberry. Plus, the week's Legislative update with Dave Jessup. Get more great advice and tips on growing your business by regularly listening to our free audio seminars on your PC or mobile device. Go to http://www.sbam.org/radio and download at your convenience! New seminars every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. A service of the Small Business Association of Michigan -- focusing the power of small business.


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]]>Joe Serwach, Managing Director of Organik consulting, on how to take full advantage of the marketing and business-building opportunities of social media. Also, a west Michigan small business that’s keeping jobs in Michigan thanks to a new partnership in the...Joe Serwach, Managing Director of Organik consulting, on how to take full advantage of the marketing and business-building opportunities of social media. Also, a west Michigan small business that’s keeping jobs in Michigan thanks to a new partnership in tJoe Serwach, Managing Director of Organik consulting, on how to take full advantage of the marketing and business-building opportunities of social media. Also, a west Michigan small business that’s keeping jobs in Michigan thanks to a new partnership in the...http://sbam.typepad.com/focusingthepower/2012/04/use-social-media-to-build-your-small-biz-042312.htmlhttp://www.hipcast.com/export/P3608fccadff3c3be22031dce100c2a43ZlFxRlREYWt0.mp3New "Small Business Bible." 042012 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SbamsFocusingThePowerOfSmallBusinessPodcast/~3/bRh39g4aLAU/new-small-business-bible-042012.htmlsbamMon, 23 Apr 2012 08:25:57 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8345398ea69e20168ea99476e970c

USA Today columnist Steven talks about his new book, the 3rd Edition of the Small Business Bible; his new website and how small businesses can effectively use Twitter. Also, a story of entrepreneurial success – interview with Becky Quinn,the owner of Simple Adventures Kayak Rental and Delivery Service in Macomb County. And, get your social media marketing supercharged with Paul Schmidt, Production Director of UnoDeuce Multimedia. Get more great advice and tips on growing your business by regularly listening to our free audio seminars on your PC or mobile device. Go to http://www.sbam.org/radio and download at your convenience! New seminars every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. A service of the Small Business Association of Michigan -- focusing the power of small business.


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]]>USA Today columnist Steven talks about his new book, the 3rd Edition of the Small Business Bible; his new website and how small businesses can effectively use Twitter. Also, a story of entrepreneurial success – interview with Becky Quinn,the owner...USA Today columnist Steven talks about his new book, the 3rd Edition of the Small Business Bible; his new website and how small businesses can effectively use Twitter. Also, a story of entrepreneurial success – interview with Becky Quinn,the owner...USA Today columnist Steven talks about his new book, the 3rd Edition of the Small Business Bible; his new website and how small businesses can effectively use Twitter. Also, a story of entrepreneurial success – interview with Becky Quinn,the owner...http://sbam.typepad.com/focusingthepower/2012/04/new-small-business-bible-042012.htmlhttp://www.hipcast.com/export/P4ca352fa59fae5dcdebf466fe2529b5dZlFxRlREYWt1.mp3Help at Michigan universities. 041812http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SbamsFocusingThePowerOfSmallBusinessPodcast/~3/4voYgXIlK60/help-at-michigan-universities-041812.htmlsbamFri, 20 Apr 2012 13:33:37 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8345398ea69e201630482cbc9970d

Charles Haseman, executive director of the Michigan State University Innovation Center, on a new network of six Michigan universities that is helping small businesses access various university assets; Detroit News business reporter Jaclyn Trop talks about small businesses getting connected with markets in China, and Lisa Diggs, founder of the Buy Michigan Now campaign, talks about the campaign and the Aug. 3-5 Buy Michigan Now Festival. Get more great advice and tips on growing your business by regularly listening to our free audio seminars on your PC or mobile device. Go to http://www.sbam.org/radio and download at your convenience! New seminars every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. A service of the Small Business Association of Michigan -- focusing the power of small business.


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]]>Charles Haseman, executive director of the Michigan State University Innovation Center, on a new network of six Michigan universities that is helping small businesses access various university assets; Detroit News business reporter Jaclyn Trop talks about small businesses getting connected...Charles Haseman, executive director of the Michigan State University Innovation Center, on a new network of six Michigan universities that is helping small businesses access various university assets; Detroit News business reporter Jaclyn Trop talks aboutCharles Haseman, executive director of the Michigan State University Innovation Center, on a new network of six Michigan universities that is helping small businesses access various university assets; Detroit News business reporter Jaclyn Trop talks about small businesses getting connected...http://sbam.typepad.com/focusingthepower/2012/04/help-at-michigan-universities-041812.htmlhttp://www.hipcast.com/export/Pef4b107c70a96ceaf3d1ae73a7d8b464ZlFxRlREYWR8.mp3MichiganJobsInsight.com 041312 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SbamsFocusingThePowerOfSmallBusinessPodcast/~3/nO5twBCB6u4/michiganjobsinsightcom-041312.htmlsbamThu, 19 Apr 2012 14:20:19 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8345398ea69e20168ea6a78ac970c

Learn how you can participate in a new SBAM project to tally jobs filled at small businesses across the state. Learn about upcoming Michigan Department of Environmental Quality conferences. Go to http://www.sbam.org/radio and download at your convenience! New seminars every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. A service of the Small Business Association of Michigan -- focusing the power of small business.


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]]>Learn how you can participate in a new SBAM project to tally jobs filled at small businesses across the state. Learn about upcoming Michigan Department of Environmental Quality conferences. Go to http://www.sbam.org/radio and download at your convenience! New seminars every...Learn how you can participate in a new SBAM project to tally jobs filled at small businesses across the state. Learn about upcoming Michigan Department of Environmental Quality conferences. Go to http://www.sbam.org/radio and download at your convenience!Learn how you can participate in a new SBAM project to tally jobs filled at small businesses across the state. Learn about upcoming Michigan Department of Environmental Quality conferences. Go to http://www.sbam.org/radio and download at your convenience! New seminars every...http://sbam.typepad.com/focusingthepower/2012/04/michiganjobsinsightcom-041312.htmlhttp://www.hipcast.com/export/Pa2950864ed73b050bed88c0e781d6e1bZlFxRlREYWR9.mp3Environmental compliance help. 041112http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SbamsFocusingThePowerOfSmallBusinessPodcast/~3/UbWQkPlOf_I/environmental-compliance-help-041112.htmlsbamThu, 19 Apr 2012 14:12:13 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8345398ea69e201676568b8ee970b

How to proactively comply with your environmental regulation responsibilities. Learn about upcoming Michigan Department of Environmental Quality conferences. Go to http://www.sbam.org/radio and download at your convenience! New seminars every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. A service of the Small Business Association of Michigan -- focusing the power of small business.


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]]>How to proactively comply with your environmental regulation responsibilities. Learn about upcoming Michigan Department of Environmental Quality conferences. Go to http://www.sbam.org/radio and download at your convenience! New seminars every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. A service of the Small Business Association...How to proactively comply with your environmental regulation responsibilities. Learn about upcoming Michigan Department of Environmental Quality conferences. Go to http://www.sbam.org/radio and download at your convenience! New seminars every Monday, WednHow to proactively comply with your environmental regulation responsibilities. Learn about upcoming Michigan Department of Environmental Quality conferences. Go to http://www.sbam.org/radio and download at your convenience! New seminars every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. A service of the Small Business Association...http://sbam.typepad.com/focusingthepower/2012/04/environmental-compliance-help-041112.htmlhttp://www.hipcast.com/export/Pf4f9329ba7c21c92c4a59c6500639731ZlFxRlREYWRy.mp3Tax tips. 040912http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SbamsFocusingThePowerOfSmallBusinessPodcast/~3/QzRkxb10DEk/tax-tips-040912.htmlsbamThu, 19 Apr 2012 13:54:00 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8345398ea69e201630474c384970d

Last-minute tax tips for small business owners by CPA Paul Hense. Go to http://www.sbam.org/radio and download at your convenience! New seminars every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. A service of the Small Business Association of Michigan -- focusing the power of small business.


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]]>Last-minute tax tips for small business owners by CPA Paul Hense. Go to http://www.sbam.org/radio and download at your convenience! New seminars every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. A service of the Small Business Association of Michigan -- focusing the power of...Last-minute tax tips for small business owners by CPA Paul Hense. Go to http://www.sbam.org/radio and download at your convenience! New seminars every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. A service of the Small Business Association of Michigan -- focusing the poLast-minute tax tips for small business owners by CPA Paul Hense. Go to http://www.sbam.org/radio and download at your convenience! New seminars every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. A service of the Small Business Association of Michigan -- focusing the power of...http://sbam.typepad.com/focusingthepower/2012/04/tax-tips-040912.htmlhttp://www.hipcast.com/export/P084a8eade1ce35f955af2d5ea220b6f9ZlFxRlREYWRz.mp3Correct compensation. 040612http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SbamsFocusingThePowerOfSmallBusinessPodcast/~3/VcoTsAoP63I/correct-compensation-040612.htmlsbamThu, 19 Apr 2012 13:29:32 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8345398ea69e2016304746c4f970d

Structured compensation programs in your small business. Interview with HR consultant Cynthia Pepper. Go to http://www.sbam.org/radio and download at your convenience! New seminars every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. A service of the Small Business Association of Michigan -- focusing the power of small business.


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]]>Structured compensation programs in your small business. Interview with HR consultant Cynthia Pepper. Go to http://www.sbam.org/radio and download at your convenience! New seminars every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. A service of the Small Business Association of Michigan -- focusing the...Structured compensation programs in your small business. Interview with HR consultant Cynthia Pepper. Go to http://www.sbam.org/radio and download at your convenience! New seminars every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. A service of the Small Business AssociStructured compensation programs in your small business. Interview with HR consultant Cynthia Pepper. Go to http://www.sbam.org/radio and download at your convenience! New seminars every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. A service of the Small Business Association of Michigan -- focusing the...http://sbam.typepad.com/focusingthepower/2012/04/correct-compensation-040612.htmlhttp://www.hipcast.com/export/Paea4655000e8d1dca8f7ad915ebb3ed6ZlFxRlREYWRw.mp3nonadult