As this column has been memorializing the key points of knowledge I have acquired and want to pass on to you, here’s another to remember: Nothing prevents problems better than writing things down. I have found that many life-changing matters can occur when business owners, employees or both go on nothing more than a handshake and their memory. President Ronald Reagan summed it up when he repeated an old Russian proverb: “Trust but verify.”
How to Free Your Funeral Business from Debt and Build Lasting Financial Health
For independent funeral business owners and family-run funeral homes, financial debt challenges often creep in quietly while the work stays constant and the expectations stay high. The core tension is simple: cash needs hit fast, but revenue and collections can move...

