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Finance Basics (HBR 20-Minute Manager Series)

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Finance Basics (HBR 20-Minute Manager Series) by Harvard Business Review offers a concise introduction to essential finance concepts for managers. The book covers key topics such as interpreting financial statements, budgeting, and forecasting. Designed to enhance your understanding and decision-making skills in a business context, it provides practical insights for effectively managing finances in a streamlined, accessible manner.
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You might like this book if you're looking for a quick and accessible introduction to financial concepts that are essential for managing a business. It's perfect for busy professionals who want to understand the basics of finance in a concise format, helping you build confidence in handling financial discussions and decisions.

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Finance Basics (HBR 20-Minute Manager Series)

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Intimidated by corporate finance? The numbers—and the jargon—can feel overwhelming. But you need to grasp the fundamentals to manage effectively, and Finance Basics will help.

Here, you'll get a brief overview of:

  • Which key financial concepts you must understand
  • How to navigate balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
  • What's involved in budgeting and forecasting
  • How to gauge the financial health of your company and others

About the series: Get up to speed fast on essential business skills. Whether you're looking for a crash course or a brief refresher, you'll find just what you need in HBR's 20-Minute Manager series. Advice you can quickly read and apply, from the most trusted source in business.

Series: 20-Minute Manager

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Finance Basics from the Harvard Business Review's 20-Minute Manager Series is lauded as an excellent starting point for those new to financial management. It's especially recommended for non-specialists looking to understand and use financial fundamentals effectively, providing a concise and clear introduction to the subject.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781625270856

Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 March 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Harvard Business Review Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 177.0mm

Weight: 113g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Harvard Business Review is the leading destination for smart management thinking. Through its flagship magazine, 11 international licensed editions, books from Harvard Business Review Press, and digital content and tools published on HBR.org, Harvard Business Review provides professionals around the world with rigorous insights and best practices to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact.

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