Accounting for the Numberphobic: A Survival Guide for Small Business Owners
Publishing Details
Accounting for the Numberphobic: A Survival Guide for Small Business Owners
By (Author) Dawn Fotopulos
HarperCollins Focus
Amacom
6th March 2018
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Budgeting and financial management
658.1592
Physical Properties
272
Width 151mm, Height 229mm, Spine 21mm
294g
Description
Why do so many business owners dread looking at the numbers They make excuses...They don't have time...That's what the accountant is for....But the simple truth is that no one else will ever be as invested in their company as they are-and they need to take control. As a small-business owner, financial statements are your most important tools-and if you don't know how to read them and understand their implications, you cannot possibly steer your business successfully. Accounting for the Numberphobic demystifies your company's financial dashboard: the Net Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement, and Balance Sheet. The book explains in plain English how each measurement reflects the overall health of your business-and impacts your decisions. You will discover: How your Net Income Statement is the key to growing your profits How to identify the break-even point that means your business is self-sustaining Real-world advice on measuring and increasing cash flow What the Balance Sheet reveals about your company's worth And more Illustrated with case studies and packed with practical action steps, this indispensable guide will put your business on the path to profitability in no time.
Reviews
Small Biz Trends Small Business Book Awards Economics 2015
.."..highly recommend the book to any small business owner, and it's a great resource for any accountant who's trying to explain accounting and financial statements to a non-accountant." --Strategic Finance
Insightly Best Small Business Books of 2014
"My copy is battered and torn, marked with post-its and scribbles....This should be a must read for every single business owner." --Stephanie Burns/Chic CEO for Forbes
Author Bio
DAWN FOTOPULOS is founder of Best Small Biz Help.com, an award-winning blog and resource site for small-businesspeople. A former banker, she is currently an Associate Professor of Business at The King's College in Manhattan.
