Finance on a Beermat

Finance on a Beermat

by Mike Southon (Author), Chris West (Author), Chris West (Author), Mike Southon (Author), Stephen King (Author), Stephen King (Author), Jeff Macklin (Author)

Synopsis

Are you afraid of finance? If so, don't worry. You're in good company: many entrepreneurs and small business owners are the same. And now, here is the book for you. Jointly written by Mike Southon and Chris West, the Beermat Entrepreneurs, and two experienced finance directors, Stephen King and Jeff Macklin, "Finance on a Beermat" demystifies the whole topic. It shows you how to turn finance from something scary, dull, backward-looking or incomprehensible (sometimes all four!) into a clear, powerful and proactive tool for building businesses. Cash is the lifeblood of every small business - but how do you control it? How do you minimise risk while maximising the potential of your business? What do you need to know about taxes, NI and PAYE? When people start using accountancy - speak, when do you need to listen, and when can you ignore them? What sort of people make the best finance directors for growing businesses? And if you are a finance specialist looking to escape the corporate/professional grind and get involved in enterprise, how do you go about it? Unlike most finance books, "Finance on a Beermat" is aimed purely at small and growing businesses. It is accessible, comprehensive and written from many years' experience in the start-up/SME sector.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Publisher: Random House Business
Published: 02 Mar 2006

ISBN 10: 1905211031
ISBN 13: 9781905211036
Book Overview: 'At last, a finance book that entrepreneurs can actually enjoy, understand and use'Jason Porter, Co-founder, Friends Reunited

Media Reviews
'Mike Southon and Chris West helped entrepreneurs with The Beermat Entrepreneur and corporate types with The Boardroom Entrepreneur. And now they're here to help you and me.' Stephen Fry 'I recommend this entertaining and thoughtful book to all management eager to make a difference to their companies and to the world around them' Sir John Rose, CEO, Rolls Royce 'Mike Southon and Chris West helped entrepreneurs with The Beermat Entrepreneur and corporate types with The Boardroom Entrepreneur. And now they're here to help you and me....' Stephen Fry 'A truly practical guide for everyone' Michael Hartig, Corporate Director, Larger Business, Barclays Bank
Author Bio
Mike Southon is a serially successful entrepreneur. He co-founded a consultancy in 1984, and sold it five years later to what is now Cap Gemini Ernst & Young. He is an active Independent consultant, and has been a keynote speaker at conferences all over the world for Microsoft, IBM, Novell, Dell, Hewlett-Packard and many others. Chris West is a writer and journalist. He also works in PR and Marketing, and is currently involved in his own start-up enterprise.