Business Owner

Surging Gold Prices and Market Resilience

Gold prices shot up to record highs this morning, hitting $4,035 per ounce, as people around the world look for ways to protect their savings from stubborn inflation and economic uncertainty.

Oct 8, 2025 · 2 min

Economic Reports: Small Business Optimism and New Business Formation

Small business owners felt a bit more upbeat in July. Many reported seeing better business conditions and felt more confident about growing their companies.

Aug 13, 2025 · 3 min

Succession Planning for Small Businesses in the Mid-South: Ensuring a Smooth Transition

Succession planning is crucial for small business owners in the Mid-South, including those in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas, who want to secure the future of their companies, protect their legacy, and provide stability for employees and clients.

Jun 17, 2025 · 4 min

How to Write a Financial Plan for Your Business in 2025

One of the most important things I tell business owners is that a financial plan isn’t just a formality—it’s a critical tool for success.

Feb 26, 2025 · 4 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

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

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

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

DWAM = 100% locally owned

At Duncan Williams Asset Management, we are proud to be one of the very few truly 100% locally owned investment advisory firms in the Mid-South

May 7, 2019 · 2 min

The reason Golfers need Caddies, and small businesses need Financial Advisors

We are approaching one of the most popular weekends of the year—the Masters golf tournament.

Apr 2, 2019 · 1 min

Think Retirement Plan Costs Are Too Expensive?

Retirement Plan Costs (not as much as you think). It is easy to see why some CFOs, HR Directors, and even small business owners may think that their respective companies cannot afford to provide a 401(k) for their employees.

Mar 5, 2019 · 2 min

Economic Benefits of Local Small Businesses

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, we have close to 19,000 local businesses in our Memphis community.

Feb 5, 2019 · 2 min

The Importance of Networking as a Small Business

Networking for small businesses can produce some of the greatest returns in business.

Nov 7, 2018 · 2 min

Considering a retirement plan for your employees?

The best small businesses offer retirement plans to their employees. 401ks, 403bs, SIMPLE IRAs, and SEP IRAs, etc. can be extremely beneficial to the overall success of a company!

Oct 4, 2018 · 2 min

Avoiding the “Two-Plan Tony”

Aug 7, 2018 · 2 min

Most small business owners want their business to be successful well into the future

Most small business owners want their business to be successful well into the future.

Jul 3, 2018 · 1 min

Entrepreneurship

Small business owners must take on many roles to be successful in the operations of their services.

May 8, 2018 · 1 min

Should small businesses partake in a 401(k) retirement savings plan?

Small businesses are an important backbone of the community, offering specialty retail and services to cities.

Apr 6, 2018 · 1 min

Cognitive Dissonance

Mar 13, 2018 · 2 min

Does your business need an Investment Advisor? Absolutely!

Mar 6, 2018 · 2 min

What gives your employees the perception that their company is a "great company?"

People want to work at great companies.  Like most rational people, I believed this to be true long before we were named by the Memphis Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work in Memphis in 2017.

Feb 6, 2018 · 2 min

The One-Word Solution to Your Business’ Staffing Problems (Actually It’s a Number)

Jul 6, 2017 · 2 min