HBR Guide to Finance Basics for Managers (HBR Guide Series) (Harvard Business Review Guides)

HBR Guide to Finance Basics for Managers (HBR Guide Series) (Harvard Business Review Guides)

<p><b>DON’T LET YOUR FEAR OF FINANCE GET IN THE WAY OF YOUR SUCCESS</b></p><p>Can you prepare a breakeven analysis? Do you know the difference between an income statement and a balance sheet? Or understand why a business that’s profitable can still go belly-up? Has your grasp of your company’s numbers helped―or hurt―your career?</p><p>Whether you’re new to finance or you just need a refresher, this go-to guide will give you the tools and confidence you need to master the fundamentals, as all good managers must.</p><p>The <b><i>HBR Guide to Finance Basics for Managers</i></b> will help you:<ul><li>Learn the language of finance<li>Compare your firm’s financials with rivals’<li>Shift your team’s focus from revenues to profits<li>Assess your vulnerability to industry downturns<li>Use financial data to defend budget requests<li>Invest smartly through cost/benefit analysis</ul></p>