Explains the significance of economic statistics and their relevance to everyday business. The book provides a basic understanding of what the figures are, how they are compiled and how they fit together and how this knowledge can be applied to industry, commerce, politics and consumer affairs.
Accessible to both the entrepreneur and the experienced executive, this second edition of The Definitive Business Plan is the fast track to intelligent business planning. This international bestseller is THE ultimate guide to business planning. Whether your goal is to launch a new business or secure corporate support for a new venture, it will help you build a plan capable of driving and directing a robust business.
Designed as a companion to The Economist Style Guide, the best-selling guide to writing style, The Economist Numbers Guide is invaluable for everyone who wants to be competent, and able to communicate effectively, with numbers. In addition to general advise on basic numeracy, the guide points out common errors and explains the recognised techniques for solving financial problems, analysing information of any kind and effective decision making. Over 100 charts, graphs, tables and feature boxes highlight key points. Also included is an A-Z dictionary of terms covering everything from amortisation to zero-sum game. Whatever your business, The Economist Numbers Guide will prove invaluable.
Many managers excel at managing people but struggle with finance, often harboring a secret fear of numbers. However, understanding business finance is crucial for effective management. This revised guide provides a comprehensive, step-by-step overview of essential business finance concepts, assuming no prior knowledge. It offers shortcuts and tricks to help you navigate P&L, budgets, forecasts, cash flow, financial decisions, pricing, and funding. You'll quickly learn to produce impressive financial figures and understand their implications, empowering you to become a more effective manager without fear of finance. Richard Stutely makes finance engaging with a humorous and practical approach, dispelling any worries you may have had. This guide is the only resource you'll need for mastering basic finance. The Definitive Business Series ensures you quickly grasp all the essentials for success, featuring a guided approach to the latest business techniques and concepts in an accessible style. Covering everything from foundational knowledge to the skills necessary for career advancement, this series is your fast track to business success.
The Fast-track to Intelligent Business Planning for Executives and Entrepreneurs
Accessible to both the newcomer and the experienced planner, The Definitive Business Plan explains how to orient a plan to specific readerships and to meet specific objectives. The book also provides a concise guide to the business planning process itself. It helps focus attention on strategic planning and on strategic and operational controls. *Develop your business plan into an active management tool. *Knowing what you want is what business planning is all about. *It is fundamental to business success. *A plan sets out where you are and shows where you are going. *It makes effective use of opportunities and resources. *Use The Definitive Business Plan to develop a vision for the future.
