{"product_id":"the-4-figure-trick-the-book-for-non-financial-managers-how-to-deliver-financial-success-by-understanding-just-four-numbers-in-business-9781529343717","title":"The 4 Figure Trick: The book for non-financial","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinance for non-financial managers - succeed with just four numbers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinance doesn't have to be complicated. This book shows you how to make better, faster, financially sound business decisions using just four numbers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEffective financial management is at the heart of every successful business but it can seem impenetrable to the non-financial manager; littered with spreadsheets, inexplicable charts and intricate formulae, all washed down with swathes of unintelligible jargon. In reality, successful financial management is all about the management of just these four figures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnowing what these four figures are, how they relate to each other and most importantly, how they can be managed, is the key to financial success. This is what David Meckin calls 'the 4 figure trick'. Almost every major business failure can be pinned down to the ineffective management of at least one of these critical figures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFocusing on just four figures not only makes the world of financial management more accessible to the non-financial manager, it also greatly simplifies the decision-making process. Full of step-by-step guides, examples and illustrations, \u003ci\u003eThe 4 Figure Trick\u003c\/i\u003e reveals a variety of practical managerial strategies that can significantly enhance the financial performance of any business.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn excellent guide through the world of finance, full of important information. This book is \u003cb\u003eeasy to understand\u003c\/b\u003e for those of us who need to know financials, without having to be an expert. * Keith Mitchell, Partner - Managed Services, Ernst \u0026amp; Young *\u003cbr\u003eDemystifies the world of financial management - an \u003cb\u003eessential business companion\u003c\/b\u003e. This book sets out a simple yet very effective formula for every business leader to engage with and succeed. \u003cb\u003eHighly recommended\u003c\/b\u003e, particularly if finance is not your natural strength. * Terry Lees, Head of Leadership Development \u0026amp; Learning Events, British Retail Consortium *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe 4 Figure Trick\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003etakes the mysticism out of financial management\u003c\/b\u003e, making finance accessible to everyone. An essential and enjoyable read for everyone in business - from shop floor to the board room. * Jacqueline Shorrocks, Head of Higher Education, Fashion Retail Academy *\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eperfect book for non-financial managers\u003c\/b\u003e to really comprehend what matters when assessing a business and to help them \u003cb\u003emake better business decisions\u003c\/b\u003e. * Sarah Andrews, HR \u0026amp; Retail Director, Harrods *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe 4 Figure Trick\u003c\/i\u003e is deceptively simple to read, but it gives financial and non-financial managers alike an unbeatable insight into how to \u003cb\u003eprofitably manage a company\u003c\/b\u003e - or invest in it. * Keith Anderson, Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance, University of York *\u003cbr\u003eBy focussing on just four numbers, here is a book that really does make the mysterious world of Finance accessible to non-Finance individuals. In my view this is a \u003cb\u003emust read for any non-financial manager,\u003c\/b\u003e regardless of their role, to help and broaden your view as a business leader. * Damian McGloughlin, CEO, Homebase *\u003cbr\u003eAn accessible insight into \u003cb\u003eone of the most important knowledge areas for anyone working in any business or organisation\u003c\/b\u003e. Any manager in business will improve their confidence in measuring financial performance and their potential to make the right impact across everything they do. * Michael Nathan, Associate Director - Emerging Talent Lead, Mace Group *\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003ethoroughly readable\u003c\/b\u003e and instructive book which de-mystifies finance. \u003ci\u003eThe 4 Figure Trick\u003c\/i\u003e provides its readers with a thorough and simple run through of the main principles of finance and financial analysis which should be a reference for those of us in business without a formal background in finance. I \u003cb\u003erecommend this book\u003c\/b\u003e for all current and aspirant business leaders as a real aid to \u003cb\u003eboost their financial literacy and gain greater fluency in finance\u003c\/b\u003e, which remains the language of business. * Dominic Schofield, Managing Partner Board \u0026amp; CEO Practice, Korn Ferry *\u003cbr\u003eIf you feel the urge to doze off, recoil or even flee at the sight of management accounts then this book is for you. I cannot overemphasize how engaging David is as a writer; he does for finance what Bill Bryson has done for science. \u003cb\u003eLet's be honest finance \u0026amp; fun share nothing except a first letter - that was until I read \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 4 Figure Trick\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e * Sonia Chesaux, Director of Learning \u0026amp; Development, EMEA Ralph Lauren *\u003cbr\u003eA perfect read for anyone who wants to understand corporate and business finance in jargon-free language. The book explores key aspects of finance management: measuring success, making sense of trade data, the profit-making process and improving performance. Critically, it brings simplicity to the financial management and performance of a business that \u003cb\u003einspires managers to make more financially sound decisions\u003c\/b\u003e. * Amy Prendergast, Director of Change, People and Learning, retailTRUST *","brand":"John Murray Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48740197400919,"sku":"9781529343717","price":14.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781529343717.jpg?v=1720054113","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-4-figure-trick-the-book-for-non-financial-managers-how-to-deliver-financial-success-by-understanding-just-four-numbers-in-business-9781529343717","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}