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As a small business owner, you're constantly looking for ways to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and stay competitive. The good news? Artificial Intelligence is no longer just for large corporations.

How AI Is Helping Small Businesses Do More With Less How AI is Allowing More Entrepreneurs to Build Smarter, Leaner Businesses — Without Massive Teams or Massive Overhead

Sean and Curt are excited to be attending the Selected Independent Funeral Homes Annual Meeting this week in Louisville. They're looking forward to making some connections and discussing how Federated can support business success.

Come say Hi to Bill this week at Booth 16 of the New York State Funeral Directors Association Convention.

Thinking about buying a funeral home? Here's what you need to know first. 👇

You're not buying a building. You're not buying a list of assets on a balance sheet. You're buying cash flow. And if that cash flow can't support the debt, you haven't bought a business. You've bought a job.

Check out this article written by Federated's Sean Wonder & Rebecca Stoedter:
https://federated-fiducial.com/don-t-buy-a-job-buy-a-business-1

Celebrating 100 years felt even more special because we shared it with clients who have trusted us for 50 and 75 years. These long‑standing partnerships mean everything to us.

Here’s to the next 50–75 years of growing together!

🔥 Most business owners know their revenue — but the numbers that actually protect your business? Those get ignored.

If you want a business that’s stable, profitable, and predictable, you need to track just 3 numbers:

1️⃣ Cash Runway – How long can you operate if revenue slows?
2️⃣ Gross Margin – Are you truly making money on the work?
3️⃣ Net Profit % – What do you actually keep?

Revenue feels like progress.
These numbers tell you the truth.

Strong businesses don’t track everything — they track what matters.

Every Business Owner Should Check These 3 Numbers Most business owners know their revenue. Ask what they did last month? They’ll answer instantly. But ask them these three questions...

Rising interest rates are reshaping how small businesses plan, borrow, and grow. This new post breaks down why even small rate changes can tighten cash flow, delay investments and increase monthly obligations — and what owners can do to stay ahead.

How Rising Interest Rates Are Impacting Small Businesses Interest rates influence more than just loans. They shape how businesses operate, grow, and manage cash flow. And recently, those rates have been moving up.

It's a great day at the Michigan Funeral Directors Association Convention! If you're there be sure to stop by and see Bill at Booth #14.

If you’re walking the exhibitor floor at the Ohio Funeral Directors Annual Convention, swing by Booth 68 and say hi to Sean, Mark & Bill!

We’re hiring! Federated is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager in Springfield, IL to lead a team of bookkeeping and tax professionals serving small business clients.

If you’re a strong leader with accounting & tax experience, we’d love to meet you!

Accounting Manager - Springfield, IL 62711 - Indeed.com Fiducial Inc