Federated Fiducial

10/07/2026

Are you a member of the New York State Funeral Directors Association (NYSFDA)?

Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen your financial knowledge. Join Federated's Shannen Mayfield and Bill Armour for an insightful webinar, Understanding Your Financial Statements, on October 21.

Learn how to better interpret key financial reports and use them to make informed business decisions.

For additional details and registration information, visit: https://nysfda.org/education-events/webinar-series

09/10/2026

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 Allowing More Entrepreneurs to Build Smarter, Leaner Businesses — Without Massive Teams or Massive Overhead

09/03/2026

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.

08/17/2026

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

07/24/2026

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

06/25/2026

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!

06/16/2026

🔥 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.

Most business owners know their revenue. Ask what they did last month? They’ll answer instantly. But ask them these three questions...

05/19/2026

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.

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.

05/12/2026

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.

04/29/2026

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!