Richard Stutely Knihy

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 has to work with numbers, which in today's commercially focussed world means most managers. In addition to general advice on basic numeracy, the guide points out common errors and explains the recognised techniques for solving financial problems, analysing information of any kind, forecasting and effective decision making. Over 100 charts, graphs, tables and feature boxes highlight key points, and great emphasis is put on the all-important aspect of how you present and communicate numerical information effectively and honestly. At the back of the book is an extensive A-Z dictionary of terms covering everything from amortisation to zero-sum game. Whatever your business, whatever your management role, for anyone who needs a good head for figures 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.