Finance Basics

Finance Basics

<p>Intimidated by corporate finance? The numbers (and the jargon) can feel overwhelming - but you have to understand them to manage effectively. <i>Finance Basics</i> explains the fundamentals simply and quickly, introducing you to key terms and concepts such as: </p><ul><li>How to navigate financial statements </li><li>How to weigh costs and benefits </li><li>What's involved in budgeting and forecasting </li><li>How to gauge a company's financial health </li></ul><p>About HBR's 20-Minute Manager series: </p><p>Don't have much time? Get up to speed fast on the most essential business skills with HBR's 20-Minute Manager series. Whether you need a crash course or a brief refresher, each book in the series is a concise, practical primer that will help you brush up on a key management topic. </p><p>Advice you can quickly hear and apply, for ambitious professionals and aspiring executives - from the most trusted source in business. </p>