Financial Acumen - 'Even'-ing the odds for Non-Finance Professionals

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7 business truths and implication s Accord Singapore | 2014

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Today, business finance concepts have become a need-to-know rather than good-to-know for business success. A sound understanding of financial concepts can give an edge to professionals in their careers as well as in business. This presentation shares 7 truths of business and their implications. It highlights the need for basic financial knowledge to make better decisions.

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7business truthsand implications

Accord Singapore | 2014

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#1Truth

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Information will never be

complete…

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… make smart decisions rather

than perfect ones

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#2Truth

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Resources will always be constrained…

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… make the right financial arguments for your budgets

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#3Truth

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Most companies fail because they run out of cash…

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… ensure and protect your cash-flows; they are the life blood of a

company

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#4Truth

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Assets are necessary to drive a business…

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… invest in the right ones

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#5Truth

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Your most important assets are not listed on financial statements…

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… never lose sight of your people and customers

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#6Truth

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Leaders understand financial terms…

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… learn the language of

business

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#7Truth

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Financial acumen is necessary for effective business decisions…

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… develop your financial IQ today!

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Even-ing the odds for non-finance professionals

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