pbDON'T LET YOUR FEAR OF FINANCE GET IN THE WAY OF YOUR SUCCESSbppCan you prepare a breakeven analysis Do you know the difference between an income statement and a balance sheet Or understand why a business that's profitable can still go belly-up Has your grasp of your company's numbers helped--or hurt--your careerppWhether you're new to finance or you just need a refresher, this go-to guide will give you the tools and confidence you need to master the fundamentals, as all good managers must.ppThe biHBR Guide to Finance Basics for Managersib will help you ulliLearn the language of financeliCompare your firm's financials with rivals'liShift your team's focus from revenues to profitsliAssess your vulnerability to industry downturnsliUse financial data to defend budget requestsliInvest smartly through costbenefit analysisulp