Financial Management for Mortuary Transport Professionals: A Companion Guide to First Call for Mortuary Transport Professionals

Are you working hard but not sure if you're making money?Most mortuary transport operators know how to do the work—but struggle with the business side. You're great at removals, but bookkeeping? Taxes? Pricing? That's where things get complicated.Financial Management for Mortuary Transport Professionals is the practical, no-nonsense guide to managing the financial side of your transport business. Written by Shannon and Richard Jerkins, who own and operate Jerkins Mortuary Services, this book gives you the tools you need to run a profitable, sustainable business.What You'll Learn:How to calculate your true cost per mile (most operators get this wrong)Simple bookkeeping systems that actually workHow to handle quarterly taxes without the April panicPricing strategies based on real costs, not guessworkManaging cash flow when payments are delayedBuilding an emergency fund for vehicle repairs and slow monthsInsurance requirements and what you actually needPlanning for equipment purchases without going brokeRetirement planning for the self-employedWhen and how to hire helpExit strategies—selling or closing your business properlyThis book includes:21 comprehensive chapters covering every aspect of transport business finances10 practical appendices with templates, worksheets, and calculators you can use immediatelyReal examples and scenarios from actual transport operationsHonest advice from operators who've been where you areNo accounting degree required. Just practical, straightforward guidance from people who understand both business management and the funeral service industry.Stop guessing. Start knowing your numbers.Whether you're just starting out or you've been operating for years, this book will help you get your finances in order so you can focus on what you do best—serving families with professionalism and dignity.Companion to First Call: A Guide for Mortuary Transport Professionals Read more