Finance Basics (HBR 20-Minute Manager Se

Intimidated by corporate finance? The numbers (and the jargon) can feel overwhelming–but you have to understand them to manage effectively. Finance Basics explains the fundamentals simply and quickly, introducing you to key terms and concepts such as: How to navigate financial statementsHow to weigh costs and benefitsWhat’s involved in budgeting and forecastingHow to gauge a company’s financial health Don’t have much time? Get up to speed fast on the most essential business skills with HBR’s 2-Minute Manager series. Whether you need a crash course or a brief refresher, each book in the series is a concise, practical primer that will help you brush up on a key management topic. Advice you can quickly read and apply, for ambitious professionals and aspiring executives–from the most trusted source in business. Also available as an ebook.