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Nothing is sexier to a finance geek than ratio analysis – the relationship of numbers to other numbers. If you think one set of data points rocks, you can’t imagine how much my blood pressure rises when I get to look at two sets of data points intersecting with each other! The only thing more erotic is… Re-engineering Your Operating Ratios – June 2014 Finance 101 The Director

If I asked you to write a story about a funeral home or cemetery in the year 2114 what would the story be? The Cemetery of the Future June 2014 CEM

In order for there to be an innovative solution, there has to be a problem. In order to be innovative, the idea must be new and creative. I would venture to add that any idea that the death-care profession is going to implement – especially when it pertains to consumers – must be simple and logical. Pricing Impressive Innovative Solutions – June 2014 AFD

Reading Financial Statements If you can read a nutrition label or a baseball box score, you can learn to read basic financial statements. If you can follow a recipe or apply for a loan, you can learn basic accounting. The basics aren’t difficult and they aren’t rocket science.   

Preneed isn’t just for funeral homes. Cemeteries can certainly benefit from boosting their advance sales – but it’s not an easy task, especially with the rise in cremation. We spoke to Daniel M. Isard, president of The Foresight Companies, and Paul White, vice president of client development and marketing with Funeral Services, Inc., who shared their thoughts on best practices for making advance sales.  Click below to see full published article.