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

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By Review Harvard Business

Paperback – English

DON’T LET YOUR FEAR OF FINANCE GET IN THE WAY OF YOUR SUCCESS

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?

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.

The HBR Guide to Finance Basics for Managers will help you:

– Learn the language of finance
– Compare your firm’s financials with rivals’
– Shift your team’s focus from revenues to profits
– Assess your vulnerability to industry downturns
– Use financial data to defend budget requests
– Invest smartly through cost/benefit analysis