Author: JGillman

Who "OWNS" your business? – A Michigan Survival Guide Installment

Several years ago a law firm specializing in workers compensation was told by General Motors that it had to shave their hourly rate to roughly $30,  or risk losing GM’s business.  The irony was that to keep the large seemingly…

The Pantry – A Michigan Survival Guide Installment

One of the things that has kept us (my family) going over time, is the ready supply of Generic Macaroni & Cheese.  We would watch for sales on the Mac-n-cheese and usually pick up CASES at a time to be…

Regulatory Climate is the True Culprit.

I have written in prior posts on the benefits of reducing a regulatory environment to promote business, and still stand on the assertion that for every bill passed into law by congress and a capitulating Presidential signature, there are several…

The Repo Man – A Michigan Survival Guide Installment

Many years ago I made a living as a car repossessor. Throughout my tenure in that capacity, I probably collected 1500-2000 vehicles. I hope I can help reduce the stress and a little anguish as well as offer some perspective…

Michigan Survival Guide has moved..

We have moved the Michigan Survival Guide to its own section.  This will allow me to periodically post new sections of the guide as they are written and submitted.  This way we can all benefit from the ideas and discussion…