Ebook: Finance Basics

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 statements
How to weigh costs and benefits
What's involved in budgeting and forecasting
How to gauge a company's financial health
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