Surprisingly, few business owners understand the importance of establishing Buy & Sell Agreements (BSAs). Generally, people do not like to think of a future that does not include themselves, or a business partner, but this is an issue that prudent entrepreneurs ought to address before tragedies occur.

Networking - making connection in order to build business relationship is a key element to grow your sales and keep your business successful.  The business environment has rapidly changed in the past few years, and so has the networking style.

No other piece of legislation in the past decade will impact your business more significantly than the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA or ACA) enacted by Congress in 2010. It is time to learn about the reform and the impact of it on your business.

MBPA Health Care Reform Conference is on April 9th, 2013.

On September 20, 2011, Michigan's governor signed the Health Insurance Claims Assessment Act ("HICA").  Effective January 1, 2012, certain health insurance carriers and third-party administrators will be required to pay an assessment on specified paid health care claims. The revenue generated by HICA will be used to bolster Michigan's Medicaid program. It is anticipated that an additional $400 million dollars will be generated by HICA.  Currently, HICA is scheduled to expire on January 1, 2014.

November 10, 2011 - The Michigan Business and Professional Association (MBPA), along with its sister group, the Michigan Food and Beverage Association (MFBA), work diligently to keep you up to date on our new federal healthcare law and how it will affect you, your family, and your business.

Whether it’s pounding, relentless rainstorms or massive snowstorms, winter weather presents many risks for business shutdowns, property damage and loss of life. Now is a good time to make a plan to stay open for business, while protecting your employees and customers from the dangers of severe winter weather.

Governor Snyder this week called for a fresh look at the state’s health insurance regulations as part of his special message on health and wellness issues. That’s welcome news for Michigan’s job providers.

Commission to provide more certainty by creating a more concise and clearer non-profit 24 hour license

It’s time to fix Michigan’s outdated regulatory system and encourage innovation to solve our state’s health care problems. We look forward to working with Governor Snyder to level the playing field and spur competition among insurers. We agree that’s the best way to control the premium increases that threaten our state’s economic recovery.

Along with “return on investment,” “dashboards,” and “relentless positivity,” “tax fairness” is one of the trendiest phrases to catch fire in state government in recent memory. This philosophy is one of the primary drivers shepherding Senate Bill 331 through the legislature.