What is a balance sheet and how do you read it? Why should you never take a profit & loss account at face value? And when, exactly, can a cash-flow statement save not only the day, but the business itself?
If you find yourself asking any of these questions, then ‘Wise-up on business & finance’ is the book for you.
Written for the junior executive just starting out on the corporate ladder, this handy how-to guide clearly, concisely and systematically demystifies a subject that for too long has remained needlessly opaque.
The 88-page book includes sections on all the essentials needed to get ahead in the world of commerce, be it in a corporation, SME, self-owned business or start-up. Chapters include – How to Read a Balance Sheet; How to Interpret a Profit & Loss Account; Quantitative Easing; Balance Sheet FAQs; What is a Cash-Flow Statement?; Corporate Survival Kit; Debunking the Balance Sheet, and Kickstart Your Own Business.
The book closes with some thoughts on becoming a management consultant and includes a comprehensive glossary of terms for quick reference. Throughout, Smith adds a splash of irreverent humour to lighten the load and fully engage the reader.
Wise-up on business & finance by John G. Smith is available now from all good retailers, including Amazon, priced £4.99.
