by Paul Simister
on December 8, 2015
In my review posted to Amazon.co.uk, I rated this book by Ray Proctor
Finance for the Perplexed Executive
at the Four Stars level. This means I think it is Good and Well Worth Reading.
Here is my book review.
A comprehensive look at finance written from a slightly different perspective than normal
If you don’t understand finance, then no matter how much of a wheeler and dealer you are, no matter how strong your trader’s instinct, you are likely to hit a finance problem. While finance and accounting has the image of being dull and boring, a business needs to be designed to generate profit and cash.
Unfortunately, sometimes, what increases profit reduces cash and what increases cash can reduce profit. [continue reading…]
by Paul Simister
on December 7, 2015
The full title of this business novel by Alan Warner is
“The Bottom Line: Practical Financial Management in Business“.
In my review posted on Amazon.co.uk, I rated this book as Four Stars. This means I think it is Good and Well Worth Reading.
Here is my book review.
Finance lessons built into a love story
This is a remarkable book in that it dresses up finance for non-financial manager style training into a romantic novel.
Yes, that’s right. Love over the management accounts. [continue reading…]
by Paul Simister
on December 7, 2015
In my review of
Finance on a Beermat by Mike Southan, Chris West, Stephen King and Jeff Macklin
on Amazon.co.uk, I rated the book at the Four Stars level. This means I think it is Good and Well Worth Reading.
Here is my book review.
For those who want to understand more about finance and even have a finance cornerstone
The Beermat series of books provide simple and clear explanations of how to build and grow a successful entrepreneurial business. Finance On A Beermat continues with the traditional and regular authors Mike Southon and Chris West receive help from Stephen King and Jeff Macklin, two of the main people behind a franchise for part time finance directors. [continue reading…]
by Paul Simister
on May 18, 2013
Financial Foreplay: Whip Your Business
Into Shape – Take Home More Cash
by Rhondalynn Korolak
Book Review Rating – 5 Stars
Can you make finance and accounting sexy?
Author Rhondalynn Korolak does an excellent job in her book.
This is not your average, very dry and boring finance for non-financial managers book.
As the title suggests, there is a frisson to the way she educates you on the need for more effective financial control in your business.
The Approach Used In The Book
The training is delivered in a charming and easy to read way. [continue reading…]
by Paul Simister
on June 11, 2010
The full title of this book by Rob Warlow is
“Loan Sharp: Get the business finance you deserve“.
In my review posted on Amazon.co.uk, I gave the book Five Stars. This means it is Excellent and Very Highly Recommended.
Here is my book review.
The key to your banker’s mind
Loan Sharp is an excellent book from Rob Warlow packed with practical tips on how you can get the business finance you need.
What makes the book so special is that the author takes you into the world of the small business banker so you can see how and why they make the decisions they do. [continue reading…]
