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Finance Basics

A fast-track refresher to understand income statements, balance sheets, and key ratios—ideal for busy professionals.
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What's You Learn?
Business finance fundamentals empower non-financial executives to make better decisions – Finance Basics by Harvard Business Review breaks down essential concepts clearly. This comprehensive finance fundamentals guide summary and key concepts outline:
  • Cash Flow Understanding - Track money movement through business
  • Forecasting Skills - Project future financial positions accurately
  • Budgeting Mastery - Allocate resources for maximum impact
  • Executive Application - Use finance knowledge in leadership
2025 application: Financial literacy becomes mandatory for all executives as businesses face increasing complexity. Your Click.Apply.Grow™ path: Master one concept weekly. Apply to decisions. Build fluency. Non-financial executives using this guide report 65% better strategic decisions. Learn basics. Lead better.

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Harvard Business Review is the world’s leading source of business thought leadership and a trusted authority on strategy, innovation, and organizational performance.

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What sets HBR apart: It translates cutting-edge research into practical insights that help leaders make better decisions and drive results.

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