State Stimulus Package Delivers Grants for Michigan Business Owners

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed a bipartisan relief bill, which includes $55 million to help small businesses, into law. The assistance is available in addition to a federal $900 billion relief package. The package includes the following: Grant…
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$900 Billion COVID Relief Package Assists Small Business Owners and Others

President Trump recently approved a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package (the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021) that will assist small business owners and other Americans who are struggling due to the pandemic. Among other provisions, the bill i…
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EEOC Releases New Guidelines For Employers Considering Mandating the COVID-19 Vaccine

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released new guidelines for employers within “What You Should Know about COVID-19 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEOC Laws.” Employers c…
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Thinking of a Holiday Party at Work? Best to Make it a Virtual Celebration this Year

The holidays are here and with the festivities comes the desire by most people to gather and celebrate with family, friends, and coworkers. In 2020, however, employers should first consider the health and safety of their workers before sponsoring a t…
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New Laws Protect Consumers By Legalizing Ticket Sales

Once the COVID-19 pandemic is behind us and concert-goers, stage fans, and sports enthusiasts are allowed to fill venues, it may be easier to purchase tickets to popular entertainment and sporting events due to two Senate Bills that were recently sig…
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Grants Available This Week for Restaurant and Bar, Hotel, Theater, Conference Center, Gym, and Indoor Recreation Center Business Owners

On Dec. 15 at 9 a.m. certain business owners that have been impacted by the COVID-19 virus will be able to apply for grants of up to $15,000 through the Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiative. The program will utilize $10 million in federal U…
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New Laws Allow Electronic Signing of Estate Planning, Real Property Documents Through Dec. 31, 2020

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed House Bills 6294-6297 into law, allowing documents to be signed, witnessed, and notarized electronically until Dec. 31, 2020. The bills amend the Estates and Protected Individuals Code, the Uniform Electronic Tra…
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Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Extends Epidemic Order 12 Days

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services(MDHHS) extended by 12 days the epidemic order that restricts indoor social gatherings and other group activities. The additional 12 days will allow the department to determine the full impact of th…
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COVID-19 Vaccine Considerations for Business Owners

Biotech firms Pfizer and BioNTech announced on Nov. 9 that their COVID-19 vaccine has demonstrated evidence of 90 percent efficacy against the disease. As the world continues to move closer to a vaccine that will prevent the spread of the coronavirus…
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All Business Owners Should Update Their Corporate Records Every Year

Maintaining a company's corporate records is a must, especially if you're trying to avoid legal troubles and issues with the IRS and creditors. Regardless of the size or type of business, all owners should update their corporate records every year.
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