Nicole Vullo

You may be worried about how this pandemic will affect the finances of your funeral home and what steps you should be taking to address the business impact of COVID-19. Foresight’s Dan Isard participating in a round table discussion sponsored by The International Order of the Golden Rule. This discussion provided information on what you need to know now so that you can make the best business decisions during this time of economic uncertainty. Listen to the recording below to hear about various topics including: Conserving cash during the COVID-19 pandemic (Hint: It has to do with the bills you usually pay) Prepare to borrow money, possibly through the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program Steps to take to protect your staff financially Getting the right messaging out to your families and community How the way you handle funeral services […]

The Department of Labor issued the Families First Coronavirus Act poster this morning. In general, this applies to all employees of private sector employers with fewer than 500 employees.  All covered employers must post this notice in a conspicuous place along with its other employment law posters.  If you do electronic posting of other employment posters, you may also post this poster electronically.  Covered employers must also provide the Notice to new hires. The DOL stated that the leave requirements are effective April 1, 2020. You can download and print the poster here.

The Small Business Administration issued revised guidance for small businesses seeking economic relief as a result of COVID-19 pandemic on March 12, 2020. Organizations who are suffering substantial economic harm from the pandemic can seek economic injury disaster relief loans (EIDLs) from the SBA for working capital. For more information and to learn more about the availability, terms, criteria, and submission process, please click here.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, also known as coronavirus, many work forces are operating remotely to keep their employees safe. However, an increase in people utilizing a work-from-home environment has led to a rise in cybersecurity risks. A complete overview of the risks your organization could face, a list of action items, and next steps to take is available here.

Global efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19, have significantly impacted many businesses and the global economy. While the situation is evolving rapidly, and the full impact is not yet known, the disruption caused by the coronavirus is affecting business and consumer activities worldwide–including disruption to major financial markets, supply chains, interruption of production, limited personnel, facility and store closures, and decreased demand from both business customers and consumers. The disruption and uncertainty caused by the coronavirus is far-reaching. These events will result in unique accounting, disclosure, and internal control considerations that should be carefully evaluated by entities and their stakeholders. A complete overview of these business disruptions. To view this information, please click here: