Tashara Ramese is a local accountant and community leader. She built her business as a way to create a sustainable life for herself as a working mother. Her book, Financial Finesse, came from a desire to take away the intimidation that dealing with finances often creates for entrepreneurs. This detailed guide goes into vocabulary, budgeting, …
Jaebadiah Gardner is the founder of GardenerGlobal, Inc. and Onpoint Real Estate. We read his book Believe in Yourself as the 3rd installment in our Denkyem Reads series. Believe in Yourself is an unfiltered look at an entrepreneur’s journey. It captures the wins and the struggles in Jaebadiah’s journey with a sense of humor and …
Last month we had the pleasure of reading Think It, Write It, Declare It by Debrena Jackson Gandy. Debrena is a business coach and the best selling author of All the Joy You Can Stand, and Sacred Pampering Principles. Her coaching style is known for putting self-care first, so that you can reach clarity in …
We’re kicking off Denkyem Reads with 100 Black Business Affirmations by Ma’at CC. Ma’at CC has a background in business administration. She is the owner of Nubian Business Consulting LLC, a consulting service supporting Black businesses. 100 Black Business Affirmations, is her 3rd publication focused on uplifting the Black community. It is a book rooted …
We believe in local Black entrepreneurs. Part of our vision is that Black business owners will be trusted voices within their local communities. Voices that will support other small businesses, advocate for local causes, and inspire other aspiring entrepreneurs. We will be looking to some of our local leaders to read what they have to …
This post is for informational purposes only. Denklyem Co-Op is not an accounting professional service. Consult with a certified financial advisor before you rely on this information. It’s not too early to plan ahead for next year’s business taxes. While this year’s process is fresh in your mind, make a plan to create more efficient …
Acts of service is Denkyem’s love language. We invest in Black-owned businesses who are involved in their communities. Acts of service can be big or small. They can require large amounts of funds, or just time and effort. Community support can be the main mission of a business or in addition to the products and …
When’s the last time that you asked for help? It’s a skill that comes easy to some, but for others it can be a big challenge. Our society glamorizes the idea of independence. We’re quick to add “self-made” to someone’s achievements and don’t often pause to consider the people who helped along the way. The …
The mission of Denkyem is simple: provide access to affordable loans for Black-owned businesses. The process is simple: a straightforward form. Clear and transparent verification and a support system personalized to each client. So when Denkyem decided to allow for philanthropic investments to further our purpose, simplicity was important. That’s why we’ve partnered with Realize …
Devin Stubblefield of Faith Finance Center has a background in financial services and banking, but working with Denkyem was his first time applying for a loan himself. Why? It’s because of what he calls the “intimidation factor”. “I said, do I really need to go through that? The other part of it is that I …
