2Know how to use financial jargon
Business Basics
We know that you want to know more about how money works in a business. This may be because you are already employed in a relatively junior position and you need some knowledge to improve your performance and provide the basis for advancement or you may already be running a business or have the aspiration to start a business for yourself.
This short intensive course will provide you with what you need 2Know:
- how to use the language of business
- the essentials of business finance
- how to use basic numerical techniques
- how to apply a spreadsheet to prepare budgets, forecasts and presentations
- what goes on in the mind of your accountant or finance director
The 2Know approach incorporates a number of features which we know you will value:
- superb learning materials
- 1-two-1 after course personal support available
- a pre-course questionnaire designed to ensure that we meet your specific knowledge needs
- a workshop approach where knowledge is shared
- the use of examples and case studies which integrate with knowledge from other functions such as strategic management, marketing and HRM
- public-sector and service-sector illustrations where appropriate
- use of articles, comment and data on-line from FT.com
- the opportunity for participation in presentation and discussion sessions
- the use of leading edge delivery including interactive tablet technology
Course Content
- Financial knowledge
Profit, depreciation, cash flows, balance sheets, variances and forecasts
- Working with numbers
Percentages, measures which describe numbers, probabilities
- Applying the numbers
Producing a profit forecast, building a cash flow and budget
- Using your knowledge to make better decisions
Increasing profit, reviewing pricing, identifying underperforming units
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