{"product_id":"accounting-for-the-numberphobic-a-survival-guide-for-small-business-owners-paperback","title":"Accounting for the Numberphobic: A Survival Guide for Small Business Owners - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDawn Fotopulos\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a small business owner, having knowledge of crucial numbers is the most important tool you can equip yourself with to survive today's competitive marketplace. If you're not a numbers person, \u003cem\u003eAccounting for the Numberphobic\u003c\/em\u003e is to the rescue!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy do so many business owners dread looking at the numbers? Financial statements, ledgers, profit and loss reports--many avoid these and treat them like junk mail and phone solicitors. Nevertheless, it's true--you're not a numbers person. How can you learn to make sense out of all this Greek?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis easy-to-follow guide demystifies your company's financial dashboard: the Net Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement, and Balance Sheet. The book explains in plain English how each measurement reflects the overall health of your business--and impacts your decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eAccounting for the Numberphobic\u003c\/em\u003e, you will discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow your Net Income Statement is the key to growing your profits;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to identify the break-even point that means your business is self-sustaining;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal-world advice on measuring and increasing cash flow;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat the Balance Sheet reveals about your company's worth;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon't leave your company's finances entirely in the hands of a third-party accounting service or an employee who is only loyal to the highest paycheck. Knowing the numbers yourself isn't just about seeing how your company is doing, it's about knowing where it is going--and guiding it toward the highest profits possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're like many small business owners, the mere mention of the word \"accounting\" fills you with the same sense of dread you had back in high school the night before a big math test. But your company may be at risk of failing, not due to the realities and challenges of the marketplace, but because you are uncomfortable reading and using basic financial measurements. \u003c\/p\u003e  However, never fear. By the time you've finished \u003ci\u003eAccounting for the Numberphobic\u003c\/i\u003e, you'll be reading your financial dashboard like a pro. This book takes the terror out of accounting, as it demystifies--in plain English--documents like the Net Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement, and Balance Sheet. Illustrated with real-world examples and packed with practical action steps, the book reveals:   How your Net Income Statement is the key to growing your profits * How to identify the breakeven point that means your business is self-sustaining * What to do to measure and increase cash flow * What the Balance Sheet reveals about your company's worth * And much more   As a business owner, you can't make responsible decisions if you don't understand the financial measurements that indicate the health of your business. This book takes the fear out of the numbers, and empowers you to steer your way straight toward profitability.   \u003cb\u003eAdvance Praise for \u003ci\u003eAccounting for the Numberphobic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e   \"Anyone who runs or owns a small business should know what's in \u003ci\u003eAccounting for the Numberphobic\u003c\/i\u003e. If they're willing to learn what Dawn skillfully lays out in this book they will be more successful. Period.\" -\u003cb\u003e- Rich DeVos Sr., Cofounder of Amway and Senior Chairman of the NBA Orlando Magic\u003c\/b\u003e   \"If you are an artist and don't ever want the qualifier 'starving' in front of your title, make Dawn your guru and this book your guide.\" \u003cb\u003e-- Frances Pelzman Liscio, Founder, Punks and Roses.com\u003c\/b\u003e   DAWN FOTOPULOS is Founder of Best Small Biz Help.com, an award-winning blog and resource site for small businesses. A former banker, she is currently an Associate Professor of Business at The King's College in Manhattan.  Twitter@BestBizHelp  Facebook.com\/BestSmallBizHelp  Website: bestsmallbizhelp.com \u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDAWN FOTOPULOS is founder of Best Small Biz Help.com, an award-winning blog and resource site for small-businesspeople. A former banker, she is currently an Associate Professor of Business at The King's College in Manhattan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 03, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51964753707309,"sku":"9780814434321","price":24.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/accounting-for-the-numberphobic-a-survival-guide-for-small-business-owners-paperback-5456075.webp?v=1775472548","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/accounting-for-the-numberphobic-a-survival-guide-for-small-business-owners-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}