February 6, 2015
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Dan Isard on February 6, 2015Aftercare and outreach are essentially the same. If you wanted to have a balloon send-off with children who write notes, tie it to the bottom of a helium balloon and release it into the sky, that’s an aftercare event. When you have a program that honors veterans as a group, it is an outreach program. Both programs give you an opportunity to demonstrate to your community that you are the most knowledgeable person in this community on death, dying, grieving and surviving. Aftercare, Outreach and Preneed – The Next Frontiers – CFN – January 2015
January 21, 2015
Published by Dan Isard on January 21, 2015
Dan Isard on January 21, 2015The Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice has gone through its own new beginning with a new management team. In part, the Academy chose to make the change, and in part, change was thrust upon it due to common life changes. Funeral service is going through these normal life changes. Yet funeral service is adapting to change with far less tolerance. In this article, I hope to give funeral service the words to accept change. New Beginnings for an Old Profession – The Compass Winter 2015
January 15, 2015
Published by Dan Isard on January 15, 2015
Dan Isard on January 15, 2015Read the latest issue of The Foresight Companies Accounting Newsletter to see why in 2015 we encourage you to think accrual. Start by resolving to record all casket sales on the accrual basis. This works best for management purposes and it will level out your profit! Accounting Newsletter January 2015
January 15, 2015
Published by Dan Isard on January 15, 2015
Dan Isard on January 15, 2015There is one think you can do to increase case count, revenue per call, preneeds written, and reduce receivables. It takes commitment. Try it and see the increased appreciation of your families, community and staff. Aftercare & Outreach Completing the Service – Independent Article Winter 2015
January 8, 2015
Published by Dan Isard on January 8, 2015
Dan Isard on January 8, 2015Dear Dan, I have owned my business for years. Can you explain how and why I need to create a budget for my business? I understand the accounting, but I get hung up on the logic surrounding the case count. Dear “Counting Cases,” It’s actually the most important component of an overall budget since it impacts each business dynamic. Estimating Your Case Count Budget – Finance 101 – January 2015