by Colin Barrow (Author)
The sharp rise in numbers of new entrepreneurs has been accompanied by the urgent need to become financially literate: the most common cause of business failure is poor financial control stemming from an ignorance of the basics of business finance. "Financial Management for the Small Business" is intended to help those who find business finance confusing. Now in its sixth edition, it continues to provide advice on proper financial planning and control, and reinforces essential points through the use of questions within each section.Beginning with an introduction to the key financial statements, it moves on to look at the tools of financial analysis - the keys to controlling a business successfully. The final part of the book deals with business planning and budgeting, a vital area of business finance as most new ventures cannot get off the ground without a business plan, and existing businesses cannot expand. An invaluable read for aspiring entrepreneurs and those already in business, this book could mean the difference between success and failure.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 256
Edition: 6
Publisher: Kogan page
Published: 03 Mar 2006
ISBN 10: 0749445637
ISBN 13: 9780749445638
Book Overview: Ideal for entrepreneurs...highly recommended George Cox, former Director General, Institute of Directors There are approximately 3.6million small businesses in the UK & 400 000 start-ups each year 300 000 small businesses fail each year - one third of which as a result of poor financial control Includes a section on business planning - essential for start-up and expansion Each chapter contains questions to aid understanding