HBR Guide to Finance Basics for Managers (HBR Guide Series)

HBR Guide to Finance Basics for Managers (HBR Guide Series)

<div><B>DON’T LET YOUR FEAR OF FINANCE GET IN THE WAY OF YOUR SUCCESS</B><BR><BR>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?<BR><BR>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 <I>all</I> good managers must.<br />The <I><B>HBR Guide to Finance Basics for Managers</I></B> will help you:<BR><BR>• Learn the language of finance<BR>• Compare your firm’s financials with rivals’<BR>• Shift your team’s focus from revenues to profits<BR>• Assess your vulnerability to industry downturns<BR>• Use financial data to defend budget requests<BR>• Invest smartly through cost/benefit analysis<BR></div>