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.

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"The newest addition to the outstanding '20 Minute Manager' series from the Harvard Business School Press... an ideal introduction that is especially appropriate for the non-specialist general reader wanting to grasp and apply the fundamentals of financial management and decision making." -- Midwest Book Review

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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.