Here is the resource list from the seminar, 6 Free Productivity Tools & Tips for Funeral Associations:

• Communications
  • Skype
  • JingProject
• Internet Browsing / Surfing
  • FireFox
• Free Image and Video Software
  • Format Factory
  • Gimp Image Editor
• Information Gathering & Research
  • Google Alerts
  • iGoogle Dashboard
  • Google Reader
• Collaboration
  • Google Docs
• Online File Resources
  • YouConvertIt
  • YouSendIt
• Scheduling
  • WhenIsGood
  • Google Calendar

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Jake Johnson of the Johnson Consulting Group just told me about a great package of tools and resources that they are giving away to the funeral industry.

Jake said the reason why they are doing this is to make sure funeral firms like yours are equipped with some of the latest tools and information about the financial side of the business – especially during these economic times.

The Johnson Consulting Stimulus Package consists of:

• Funeral Industry Specific Chart of Accounts
• Johnson’s Client Satisfaction Survey
• Best Practices for Funeral Home Payment Policies – Interview
• Funeral Home Financing – Video
• Case Study Interview – Funeral Home Gets Financing Against the Odds

All that you have to do is enroll in Johnson Consulting’s Stimulus Package to get instant access to these valuable and timely resources.

Are you frustrated with rising cremation rates?

Are your Average-Funeral-Values getting smaller?

Do you have more competitors and are they cutting into your market share?

Is your firm less profitable today than it was 5 years ago?

During the week of August 4th to August 8th, I will be hosting a series of free teleseminars focusing on the importance of taking a business approach to help deal with all of the issues that owners and managers in funeral service face today.

I will be hosting Nancy Lohman and Todd Van Beck as they will share their insights into why it is important for owners and managers to think strategically and have a business mindset to face the challenges of Funeral Service today.

Monday, August 4, 2008 at 2:00 pm Eastern / 11:00 am Pacific

I will be hosting Mike Kubasak as he shares his experiences with Price Shoppers, how to handle them, and how to win them over without lowering your price.

Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 2:00 PM Eastern / 11:00 am Pacific

I will be joined by Bill Bischoff of Johnson Consulting Group who will share his experiences in creating strategic plans as well as why having a strategic plan can increase the value of your firm.

Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 2:00 PM Eastern / 11:00 am Pacific

Register below for access to all 3 of the teleseminars!

These 3 – 1 hour calls could be the start of turning your biggest challenges into a profitable future!

Funeral Manager Secrets

Is it time to replace that 80’s Funeral Coach that would give a Hummer a run for its money in a game of chicken? I have been asked by a lot of funeral directors how does eBay work and can you really buy vehicles online?

Well, this process is not for everyone and I would suggest that you first check to see what your current dealer has to offer. I would also recommend that you check to see what is online.

As always “Buyer Beware” so you will need to do a little homework such as check the Seller’s Rating and look into a Vehicle History Report.

At eBay Motors, the have a “How to Buy a Vehicle” section that you should go through or perform a search on Google – “How to Buy a Vehicle on eBay” and you will find many articles and case studies.

Let me know when New Cars
are for sale!

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