Finance Basics (HBR 20-Minute Manager Series)

<p><b>Master the essentials of finance quickly and confidently.</b></p><p>Intimidated by corporate finance? The numbers (and the jargon) can feel overwhelming--but you have to understand them to manage effectively. <b><i>Finance Basics</i></b> explains the fundamentals simply and quickly introducing you to key terms and concepts such as: </p><ul><li>How to navigate financial statements</li><li>How to weigh costs and benefits</li><li>What's involved in budgeting and forecasting</li><li>How to gauge a company's financial health</li></ul><p></p><p>Don't have much time? Get up to speed fast on the most essential business skills with <b>HBR's 20-Minute Manager</b> 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.</p>