Pro Tips for Nonprofits: Partner up to stand out
Nonprofits consistently operate with limited resources needed to effectively market, outreach, and raise awareness for their cause. In a recent study by the Nonprofit Research Collaborative, 18% of nonprofits saw “small staff, transitions in staff” as one of their biggest challenges while 11% of nonprofits deemed “donor cultivation, acquisition, retention, [and] communications” as one of their biggest challenges.
Apr 15, 2021·3 min
New Year’s ‘Financial’ Resolution
Amid all the negative news 2020 brought us, there are many valuable lessons to be taken away from all the turmoil it has caused. In a year that was wrecked by a global pandemic, locked us in our homes away from friends and family, forced significant stress from the wild market gyrations, and threatened our jobs with the economic uncertainty;
Jan 12, 2021·3 min
A peek at investing in a Trump or Biden economy
As November 3rd is fast approaching, we seem to be fielding more and more questions about how the presidential election will impact personal investments.
Oct 23, 2020·3 min
Starting a 401(k) for my Business: Why and How
A 401(k) plan can be an excellent tool to invest in your employees. The benefits of a 401(k) are not one-sided and can benefit both the employer and employee.
Oct 6, 2020·2 min
Creating Your Own Retirement Assets
Do you ever wonder what to do if your employer doesn’t offer a retirement plan to participate in? Many people assume that it means you cannot contribute towards your retirement.
Sep 15, 2020·2 min
Accelerate your investment account’s growth with automatic recurring contributions
An obvious but under-utilized tool that can quickly accelerate an investment account's growth is a commitment to automatic recurring contributions.
Sep 3, 2020·2 min
True partnerships
When we at Duncan Williams Asset Management have the opportunity to work with a nonprofit, it is our intention to form a true partnership.
Aug 29, 2020·2 min
Cash: Trash or King?
Undoubtedly, you are familiar with the adage “cash is king.” It is a well-known expression sometimes used in analyzing businesses or investment portfolios.
May 11, 2020·3 min
Importance of Consulting a Financial Advisor for the Baby Boomer Generation
Is your financial plan on track? Are you diversified to weather the storm when the markets react negatively?
Apr 21, 2020·2 min
A message regarding COVID-19
Duncan Williams Asset Management remains open. We are here to serve our clients and to answer any questions during these volatile times.
Mar 18, 2020·1 min
We're here for you as always
The last few weeks have been difficult. The exogenous shock of COVID-19 has created an atmosphere of confusion and panic across the globe.
Mar 13, 2020·3 min
Important Update: The COVID-19 virus's impact on the Financial Markets
Since mid-February, financial markets have been in turmoil. The broader equity market indices have retraced from recent all-time highs by approximately 15-20%.
Mar 13, 2020·3 min
Eric Ballentine, Executive Director, STREETS Ministries
Eric, having grown up in the South Memphis community, understands the struggles youth face daily.
Feb 15, 2020·1 min
Stewart L Burgess, PhD, Executive Director, The Children’s Museum of Memphis
Dr. Burgess is a developmental psychologist with an extensive career in early childhood learning with a strong emphasis on designing curriculum,
Nov 21, 2019·2 min
Lifestyle Inflation
Young or old, we all experience the pressure to increase our spending as we make more money. T
Nov 12, 2019·2 min
Small Business Succession Planning
The US Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy defines small businesses as those with under 500 employees.
Oct 8, 2019·3 min
Credit Score
Individual credit scores and what affects them can be a complicated and sometimes a mysterious part of personal finance.
Sep 27, 2019·3 min
Elizabeth Rouse, President and CEO of ArtsMemphis
Elizabeth Rouse evolved into the role of cheerleader for the Memphis arts community. As a transplant born in Mobile, Ala., her mother put her in ballet
Sep 24, 2019·1 min
Dr Ken Steorts, Founder and President of Visible Music College
Dr. Ken Steorts (pronounced ‘storts’) is the founder and president of Visible Music College in Memphis, Tennessee and founding guitarist of the Grammy-nominated band Skillet
Jul 26, 2019·2 min
Anna Mullins Ellis, President and CEO of New Memphis
Anna is the President and CEO of New Memphis, an organization that works to attract, develop, activate, and retain diverse talent for a more vital and prosperous Memphis.
Jul 11, 2019·1 min
Passing a family business down from generation to generation is not always possible
Passing a family business down from generation to generation is not always possible. However, most small business owners want to ensure
Jul 2, 2019·2 min
Daphne Large, CEO/President of Data Facts
The CEO/President of Data Facts, Daphne Large, got her start in the Consumer Reporting Industry as a high school student at the young age of 16,
Jun 14, 2019·3 min
Why Small Business Owners Should Offer Retirement Plans
According to a recent industry survey, more than 60% of small business owners are not saving enough money for their own retirements.
Jun 6, 2019·3 min
Parks as Sparks
Like any major city, Memphis has challenges. Among the two most prominent issues are lack of economic progress and the health of its citizens.
May 13, 2019·6 min
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