Book 4 of the Smart Skills series practical guides to mastering
vital business skills and techniques. Using proven strategies from
business experts, these essential smart skills can empower anyone with
the tools to get ahead.
A practical and accessible guide to the numerical skills needed to excel
in business.
Whatever your business or technical background, having a sound grasp of
finance empowers you to make more informed and confident strategic and
operational decisions. Those with a good understanding are also more
likely to be involved in strategically important projects, facilitating
career advancement or any role where scrutiny of budgets or contracts is
required.
This book is designed to give any professional from a non-financial
background the skills and confidence to add that critical financial
dimension to their skillset.
- Quickly and accurately read and interpret accounts, including
forecasts, balance sheets, and profit and loss reports
- Understand the difference between revenue, profit, cash flow, overhead
and margin to make better financial decisions and produce budgets
and forecasts with confidence
- Effectively communicate financial performance to your management or
employees
Whether you are an entrepreneur with a great business idea but no idea
how to explain your plans to potential investors, or a marketing
professional hoping to understand accounting jargon in your financial
reports, this Smart Skills guide can give you the skills and
knowledge you need to succeed in business, with no need for an expensive
or lengthy course in finance.
