Sbam Shorts, Your Weekly Small Business Success Tip

Michael Rogers talks with business coach and consultant Tom Borg about why training supervisors is key to helping retain key employees.

Michael Rogers talks with SBA loan expert Matt Reinbold, Vice President of Commercial Banking for the Great Lakes Bay Region of Independent Bank, about his tips for securing an SBA-backed loan for your small business.

Michael Rogers talks with business tech expert Linda Daichendt of the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan about the impact that rapidly-improving artificial intelligence may have on small business owners.

Michael Rogers talks with Elizabeth Rose, retail product manager for Independent Bank, about what to look for when selecting a business credit card.

Michael Rogers talks with Tom Pelon, president of Smart Link Solutions, a broad-based digital marketing and communications agency based in Wixom. Tom recommends that most small businesses focus their attention on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Michael Rogers talks with Scott McCreadie, the founder of the McCreadie Group, Inc., a pharmacy software solutions provider based in Ann Arbor.

Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Bob Mihos, Small Business Program Manager for Consumer Energy, about why LED lighting is your best bet for small business energy savings.

Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Kevin Dean is the CEO of ManoByte, an inbound marketing firm from Grand Rapids that was recently named to the list of Michigan 50 Companies to Watch.

Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Jeff Esptein is founder and CEO of Ambassador Software of Royal Oak, recently honored as a Michigan 50 Companies to Watch.

Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Valerie Brader, executive director of the energy policy group called the Michigan Agency for Energy. She talks about how Michigan’s energy law is having a positive impact on small business.

Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Ken Schlueter, president and CEO of high tech manufacturing company Kalkaska Screw Company.

Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Mike Maddox, CEO of ASK Technology in Lansing, a member of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch for 2017.

Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Jim Foucher, co-owner of RBV Contracting in Detroit, the SBA Government Contractor of the Year in Michigan.

Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Sara Julius, managing partner of Edify North, an employee benefits consulting firm.

Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Sara Sherry Knoester, the president of Mixed Staffing in Grand Rapids, which was recently named to the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch list.

Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Jeff Case, Vice President Treasury Management for Independent Bank.

Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with small business counselor and advocate Chris Holman about the key elements of sales success.

Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, Aaron Fuller, owner of Superior Data Strategies, to get his advice on improving the flow of data in your small business operation.

Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Tony Merlo, owner of SmarterPhones.net, about new mobile phone plans can benefit you and your employees.

Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with tech expert Linda Daichendt of the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan about coding schools and boot camps and the positive impact they have on workforce development.