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Tough Choices at the G mez Lobster Cooperative
Henderson, Rebecca M.; Migdal, AmramCase HBS-315105-EThis case is designed to be used with HBS Note: Industry Self-Regulation: Sustaining the Commons in the 21st Century, HBS No. 315-074.Starting at €8.20
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Omar Selim: Building a Values-Based Asset Management Firm (A)
Serafeim, George; Gombos, Shannon; Henderson, Rebecca M.Case HBS-115021-EAccounting and ControlAt Barclays Capital, Omar Selim had spearheaded the development of Arabesque-a new socially responsible asset management firm designed to appeal to all investors wishing to invest according to broadly held environmental and social values, as well as to investors wishing to align their investments with their faith. Should Selim give up a very successful career to compete in a highly competitive business, in which it could be very hard to build a d...Starting at €8.20
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Henry Schein: Doing Well by Doing Good
Henderson, Rebecca M.; Sesia, Aldo; Eisenstat, Russell A.; Sadun, RaffaellaCase HBS-714450-EStrategyHenry Schein Inc., a distributor of supplies to dentist, physician, and veterinary practices, had sales approaching $9 billion and employed nearly 16,000 people. The company had experienced impressive growth under the leadership of Stanley Bergman and his executive team, many of whom had been with Schein for decades. Besides organic growth, the company relied heavily on acquiring small family-owned businesses to grow, both inside the U.S., and ab...Starting at €8.20
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How Cash Connects With Everything Else: Understanding a Cash Flow Statement
Berman, Karen; Knight, JoeBook Chapter HBS-6559BC-EKnowledge and CommunicationYou can calculate a cash flow statement just by looking at the income statement and two balance sheets. The information you'll learn by going through the exercise in this chapter can be invaluable. It will contribute to your understanding of how to be cash flow positive. This chapter is excerpted from "Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs: What You Really Need to Know About the Numbers."Starting at €8.20
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Homing In on Cash Conversion
Berman, Karen; Knight, JoeBook Chapter HBS-3842BC-EThe cash conversion cycle, introduced in this chapter, measures how effective a company is at collecting its cash. The cycle can be shortened by the techniques discussed: decreasing days of sales outstanding (DSO), decreasing inventory, and increasing days payable outstanding (DPO). This chapter is excerpted from "Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs: What You Really Need to Know About the Numbers."Starting at €8.20
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The Smart Grid
Henderson, Rebecca M.; Maurer, Noel; Ross, CatherineCase HBS-310072-EStrategyThe development of the smart grid--the integration of traditional elements of energy transmission and delivery with information technology--heralds a new era in the power industry. Many new business opportunities will be created as the smart grid gets developed. What strategies should Cisco employ to become a leader in this industry? What obstacles and challenges must Cisco overcome to compete successfully in this new industry?Starting at €8.20
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A Primer on the Art of Finance: For Entrepreneurs
Berman, Karen; Knight, JoeBook Chapter HBS-6545BC-EIf you're like a lot of entrepreneurs, you may be a little mystified by the idea that finance is partly an art. But understanding the "artistic" aspects of finance is key to developing financial intelligence. This chapter examines how financial professionals make estimates and assumptions using accruals and allocations, depreciation, and valuation. This chapter is excerpted from "Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs."Starting at €8.20
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Leverage Ratios - The Balancing Act: Financial Leverage for Entreprenuers
Berman, Karen; Knight, JoeBook Chapter HBS-6563BC-EIn a small entrepreneurial company, debt can be a big part of what owners think (and worry) about. This chapter focuses on financial leverage (the extent to which a company's asset base is financed by debt) and two ratios: debt-to-equity, and interest coverage. This chapter is excerpted from "Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs: What You Really Need to Know About the Numbers."Starting at €8.20
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Revenue - The Issue is Recognition: Entrepreneurs Need to Understand the Possibilities and Pitfalls
Berman, Karen; Knight, JoeBook Chapter HBS-6548BC-EThe issue of when a sale can be recorded is one of the more artful aspects of the income statement that entrepreneurs need to learn. This chapter explains the often murky guidelines accountants use for recording and recognizing a sale and identifies some areas you should keep an eye on where manipulation of the numbers sometimes occurs. This chapter is excerpted from "Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs."Starting at €8.20
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Putting Financial Intelligence to Work - Growing Your Business: Helping Your Entrepreneurial Venture Succeed
Berman, Karen; Knight, JoeBook Chapter HBS-6573BC-EMany entrepreneurs misunderstand the process of growth. They assume that it will take care of it itself - but, in reality, putting your company into a growth mode should be a conscious choice. This chapter discusses different paths to growth, and emphasizes how increasing your financial intelligence makes starting and running a company both easier and more rewarding. This chapter is excerpted from "Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs: What Y...Starting at €8.20