Service businesses
Trending articles
MichiganMichigan Consumer Protection Act now covers contractors
Since July 31, 2026 a license no longer exempts Michigan contractors from the Consumer Protection Act. What trades should change in estimates and invoices.
GoogleLocal Services Ads booking leads: on by default now
Google now switches on Local Services Ads booking for 500+ scheduling partners and bills each booking as a paid lead. What a Michigan trade should check first.
Google Business ProfileGoogle Business Profile posts: the phone number rule
Google now removes Business Profile posts with unverified phone numbers, emails or social handles. What Michigan trades should change in their posts this fall.
Live tools
The arithmetic the posts use, open to anyone.
Latest
Older posts →- Michigan
Michigan Consumer Protection Act now covers contractors
Since July 31, 2026 a license no longer exempts Michigan contractors from the Consumer Protection Act. What trades should change in estimates and invoices.
- Google
Local Services Ads booking leads: on by default now
Google now switches on Local Services Ads booking for 500+ scheduling partners and bills each booking as a paid lead. What a Michigan trade should check first.
- Google Business Profile
Google Business Profile posts: the phone number rule
Google now removes Business Profile posts with unverified phone numbers, emails or social handles. What Michigan trades should change in their posts this fall.
Google reviewsGoogle Maps sign-in to see reviews: what trades should do
Google Maps now asks visitors to sign in to read every review on a profile. What that changes for a Michigan trade and the review habits that matter more.
Google Business ProfileGoogle Business Profile suggested edits: the 4-day window
Google now says owners have 4 days to accept or reject a suggested edit before it may go live. A daily check for a trade owner who is on jobs all day.
TaxSection 179 work truck: the 2026 rules for trades
A work truck bought for Section 179 in 2026 must be in service by December 31 and used over 50% for business. The IRS limits, the 6,000 pound line and the log.
MichiganW-2 box 12 code TT: overtime records a Michigan shop keeps
From 2026 employers report qualified overtime on Form W-2, box 12, code TT, with no penalty relief. What a Michigan trades shop tracks before December 31.
GoogleFake Google business listings: find, report, comment
Fake Google business listings copy real trades and take their calls. How to find and report them, and the FTC proposal published October 1, 2026.
Michigan
All 9 in michigan →
MichiganOutdoor HVAC GFCI requirement: where Michigan stands now
The NEC exemption for outdoor AC and heat pumps ended September 1, 2026 and a 2028 extension failed 10-10. What a Michigan HVAC shop changes this season.
- Michigan
Michigan Consumer Protection Act now covers contractors
Since July 31, 2026 a license no longer exempts Michigan contractors from the Consumer Protection Act. What trades should change in estimates and invoices.
- Google Business Profile
Google Business Profile suggested edits: the 4-day window
Google now says owners have 4 days to accept or reject a suggested edit before it may go live. A daily check for a trade owner who is on jobs all day.
Trades
All 6 in trades →- Michigan
Outdoor HVAC GFCI requirement: where Michigan stands now
The NEC exemption for outdoor AC and heat pumps ended September 1, 2026 and a 2028 extension failed 10-10. What a Michigan HVAC shop changes this season.
- Michigan
Michigan Consumer Protection Act now covers contractors
Since July 31, 2026 a license no longer exempts Michigan contractors from the Consumer Protection Act. What trades should change in estimates and invoices.
- Google
Local Services Ads booking leads: on by default now
Google now switches on Local Services Ads booking for 500+ scheduling partners and bills each booking as a paid lead. What a Michigan trade should check first.
- Google
Local Services Ads booking leads: on by default now
Google now switches on Local Services Ads booking for 500+ scheduling partners and bills each booking as a paid lead. What a Michigan trade should check first.
- Google
Fake Google business listings: find, report, comment
Fake Google business listings copy real trades and take their calls. How to find and report them, and the FTC proposal published October 1, 2026.
GoogleLocal Services Ads missed calls: the October 1 charge
From October 1, 2026 Google charges Local Services Ads for missed calls over 20 seconds. What changes for a trade business, and the checklist before then.
Google Business Profile
All 4 in google business profile →- Google Business Profile
Google Business Profile posts: the phone number rule
Google now removes Business Profile posts with unverified phone numbers, emails or social handles. What Michigan trades should change in their posts this fall.
- Google reviews
Google Maps sign-in to see reviews: what trades should do
Google Maps now asks visitors to sign in to read every review on a profile. What that changes for a Michigan trade and the review habits that matter more.
- Google Business Profile
Google Business Profile suggested edits: the 4-day window
Google now says owners have 4 days to accept or reject a suggested edit before it may go live. A daily check for a trade owner who is on jobs all day.
Browse
Topics in service businesses
About this section
Written by Mir, Founder, Analytica Solutions. Every number has a named source; every post says what to do about the problem it describes.