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

n nDON'T LET YOUR FEAR OF FINANCE GET IN THE WAY OF YOUR SUCCESSn nCan 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?n nWhether 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.n nThe HBR Guide to Finance Basics for Managers will help you: n n- Learn the language of finance n- Compare your firm's financials with rivals' n- Shift your team's focus from revenues to profits n- Assess your vulnerability to industry downturns n- Use financial data to defend budget requests n- Invest smartly through cost/benefit analysis nn