Business & Finance

"All information is friendly" (AJF O'Reilly). In business, this is especially true, but for many entrepreneurs and managers accounts and accounting (the most common source of business "information") is  unfriendly territory.

Management and decision- making is only as good as the quality of the information used; and good paperwork is the starting point for good information.

Robert's two-day Course on Finance for Non-Financial Folk, is designed to break down the barriers between you and business accounts. Essentially a language course dealing with the impenetrable jargon of accountants, he makes it easy for you to read your own accounts.

The course can be run in-house, but we have found participants learn more by mixing with others from different organisations, with different problems and experiences. It is also a great networking opportunity!
Accounting & Business Jargon?
Accountants are like most professions: we have our jargon. What are YOUR problem accounting or business terms?
I have a collection of 23 words that mean "Profits". Ask me.
"So finance CAN be fun!"
(Bank of Ireland, Manager)
Mon€yTalk$
Money, Motivation & Management
Start Your Own Business

Estimating Sales in a start-up situation is tricky. As promised to my SYOB Class participants, here's the Sales Estimation Layout. Even if you're not attending any of my groups, feel free to download and use it. Click here  Do let me know how it worked for you.

Sample Manual Cashflow for those uncomfortable with Excel
  Excel Cashflow Statement
finance for non financial managers; motivator in Ireland;Rut; passion; Speaking skills; Donegal; Irish accent; fun guy; conference speaker; here to help you in Ireland
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Robert's MoneyTalk: Never Mistreat a Receipt
4 mins 21s                   More on AudioFile
Growing Your Business: Mark LeBlanc!
The Clutter-Busting Handbook: Rita Emmett
The Artist's Way: Julia Cameron
Use Your Head: Tony Buzan
For links to some useful books, scroll down!