BDO ensures smooth operations for the mortuary service provider
The funerary industry is nothing new to siblings Angel and Ancel Brillantes. They were raised around their father’s business since the 1970s, thus, they were never shielded from its reality. They are still in charge of Angel B. Brillantes Jr. now. Funeral Homes Inc. is one of Davao’s mortuary service suppliers.
Recently, the Brillantes siblings attended the SME Forum
organized by BDO Unibank, where they learned about the benefits of Cash
Management Services (CMS) to businesses. With the solutions discussed during the
forum, they are now equipped to rid their operations of inefficiencies, including
the risks associated with handling payroll manually.
“We’re excited to streamline our processes with the help of BDO and reduce incidents of theft. With payroll being distributed manually across our branches, there’s always the risk of ‘ghost employees’, fictitious names or padded employee accounts,” explained Ancel Brillantes, Vice President of the funeral home. “Without payroll being coursed through BDO, there’s no more chance for the payroll to be manipulated. Everything is verified and secure.”
During the Usapang Negosyo SME Forum held at the Davao
Convention and Trade Center, the Brillantes siblings and other entrepreneurs
saw firsthand how BDO’s SME package, including automated payroll processing,
check writing, and disbursement, and the Business Online Banking can help
businesses operate more efficiently.
Prior to adopting BDO’s payroll service, the funeral home paid
employees manually by putting cash in envelopes and distributing checks through
its branches, a tedious two-day process.
“When it comes to payroll, building trust is a challenge,
especially with a growing workforce. By automating our process, we can
confidently expand our business even to more distant locations, knowing that
inflow and outflow of funds are monitored securely,” Ancel said.
Moreover, by allowing its employees to open personal bank
accounts for their payroll, BDO is fostering financial literacy and saving habits.
“Our employees still have no bank account of their own. Once
you have money in your hand, you’ll be compelled to spend. It’s different from its
saved in the bank. Our employee will learn how to save their money,” Ancel added.
Beyond payroll, the Brillantes siblings are also able to
simplify their check disbursement. The company can now complete its check
release process at the end of the month, even if the siblings are away from
the office.
“We used to do multiple steps to process checks, resulting in
overdue payments. With BDO’s system, there’s an acknowledgment receipt and
filtering mechanisms, making monitoring, revision, and check reconciliations
much easier, even remotely, “Ancel said.
Currently operating in multiple locations across Davao and
Iloilo, Angel B. Brillantes Jr. Funeral Homes is gearing up for further expansion
and looks forward to deepening its partnership with BDO.
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