Using B2B media to lengthen your marketing reach
Companies that sell products or services primarily to other businesses face a tough challenge when it comes to marketing.
Big, small or in-between: Your nonprofit’s board size is up to you
When a nonprofit is new, it may struggle to find an adequate number of board members. But as it grows, its board is also likely to grow — sometimes, to an unwieldy size. The question is: How many directors does your organization need to effectively pursue its mission?
Handle your nonprofit’s restricted gifts with care
Most not-for-profits encourage donors to make unrestricted contributions that will give the organization flexibility to use the money where it’s needed most. But there will always be some donors who place restrictions on their gifts — and these require a higher level of responsibility.
Avoiding undue influence claims
A primary purpose of estate planning is to ensure that your wealth is distributed according to your wishes after you die. But if a family member challenges the plan, that purpose may be defeated. If the challenge is successful, a judge will decide who’ll inherit your property.
Reporting and managing inventory
Ineffective inventory management and reporting can result in bloated working capital and impaired business profits. In industries that rely on overseas suppliers, best practices for managing inventory may have recently changed.
3 steps to a more financially resilient future
It’s a new year with new opportunities for your not-for-profit to boost its financial resilience. Although COVID-19 continues to make forecasting difficult, your staff and your board’s finance committee can take steps to negotiate obstacles. Here are three.
SEK Announces Manager and Controller Promotions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 1, 2022 SEK Announces Manager and Controller Promotions
SEK Announces Supervisor and Senior Associate Promotions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 1, 2022 SEK Announces Supervisor and Senior Associate Promotions
Making funeral arrangements in advance can ease family turmoil after your death
It’s difficult for many people to think about their mortality, so it’s not surprising to learn that many put off planning their own funerals. Unfortunately, this lack of planning may result in emotional turmoil for surviving family members when someone dies unexpectedly.
Have you named contingent beneficiaries?
Although your will or revocable trust governs the distribution of many or most of your assets, certain assets — such as retirement plans, insurance policies, and bank or brokerage accounts — require you to name a beneficiary (or beneficiaries).