Product Description

Most people think accountants speak a foreign language. Financial statements, financial analysis and control, break-even analysis, profit improvement, securing the right type of funding and buying and selling a business are all clearly explained and simplified in The Bottom Line. Expert advice is given through: * frequently asked financial questions * short, easy to read and understandable sections * case studies providing insights into what other businesses have done and why it worked for them.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #210343 in Books
• Published on: 2005-05-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

About the Author
As teacher, consultant, venture capitalist and company director, Paul Barrow has helped dozens of small- and medium-sized enterprises to secure funding and grow as well as starting up, growing and selling many businesses of his own. The Centre for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises at Warwick Business School, one of the world's leading teaching and research institutions in the field of business and management, has internationally acclaimed expertise in the subject of entrepreneurship, gained by working closely with start-up and growth-seeking companies, focusing on their practical needs.

Customer Reviews

If you need easy QUICK answers to financial issues...
...then this is the business book for you. A Financial book for the non financial literate: Non-technical style of writing means anyone can pick it up easily. Accountants & Financial professionals may find it too simplistic but for the rest of us its perfect. The FAQ format allows you to dip into the book at any subject without having to plough through the entire book. Definitely written for the busy person with no time to waste as every FAQ cuts straight to the chase.

The FAQs describe Quick ways to improve cashflow and increase profitability NOW. Explain how to use simple (and I do mean simple) accounting ratios to achieve better business control so you can head off problems before they arise and pinpoint the source of issues. Very good explanation of Profit & Loss, Balance Sheets, Cashflow forecasts, Breakeven analysis, Working Capital and more importantly how to use them to benefit your business. Where to go when your business needs additional short or long term Funding. Also, how to buy and sell a business

If, like me, understanding how to use the numbers in your business is something you have struggled getting your head around, do yourself a favour and buy this book NOW!