Analytical Skills 
Improve business decisions by learning how to gather, interpret and present data.

Develop specialized skills and strategies to help you assess patterns, identify relevant questions, gain data-driven insights and effectively share analytical information with others.

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Dawn Fotopulos and How to Get Comfortable with Accounting

In her new book Accounting for the Numberphobic: A Survival Guide for Small Business Owners , Dawn Fotopulos attempts to reduce the number of small business failures by examining the struggles of owners attempting to turn their hobbies into jobs. Fotopulos argues that the key to success will not com

Disconnect Between Overall Economic and Personal Financial Outlooks

Positive outlook for the U.S. economy is not reflected in participants’ personal financial views Anxiety around retirement savings returns as a primary concern for participants, a study by Mercer found.

Accountant Talk: How Do You Do Accounting

Like a foreign language, learning the basics of accounting is a great career booster.

Employee Benefits Show Little Change from 2006

Most benefits remained stable in 2007 from 2006, according to SHRM's latest survey. But some, including automobile allowance/expenses, actually decreased this year....

Facebook's Libra: Friend or Foe for Mainstreaming Blockchain Technology?

Facebook’s announcement of its entry into the cryptocurrency space with “Libra” has created quite a bit of attention and controversy. Understanding what the underlying technology is and what Facebook’s intent is will help individuals better evaluate if it is a welcome addition to the blockchain conv

Facing the Challenge of Stalled Growth

Many fast-growth companies suffer from stalled growth in good times and bad. In his book When Growth Stalls, Steve McKee shares his insights into how it happens and what to do about it. In an interview, the president of McKee Wallwork Cleveland Advertising identified three external factors and four

Finance for Nonfinancial Managers

For managers to be successful in their jobs and be key influencers, they need to understand and apply the basics of finance and accounting, including financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, planning, and forecasting. Here are a few tips on how...

Guidelines for Budgeting

Here are some guidelines the next time you begin corporate budgeting.

Healthy Financial Behaviors for Your Business

What financial behaviors should you be doing to keep your business running smoothly now and in the future? Chia-Li Chien offers her tips and advice.

How Can We Plan Successfully in Today's Difficult Times?

In today’s difficult and changing times one of the most important competencies for success is the ability to anticipate what is going to happen in the future.