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Glovo - Teaching Note: From Startup to Unicorn
Ricart, Joan Enric; Carenzo, Mathieu; Tapia, AlbertTeaching Note SMT-138-EInnovation and Change, StrategyIn the context of the digital revolution and the mass use of smart devices connected to the Internet, consumer habits have changed radically. Now a large proportion of the population shops from home, and consumers can compare and choose products from a wider variety of options and sellers. So competition is fierce. Local businesses, such as restaurants, no longer compete with only the business next door but also with other businesses located else...Starting at €0.00
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Are Your People Financially Literate
Berman, Karen; Knight, JoeArticle HBS-F0910D-EFinanceAsked to take a basic financial literacy exam, a representative sample of U.S. managers scored an average of only 38%, which doesn't bode well for either the individuals or their organizations.Starting at €8.20
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Financial Literacy, Transparency, and Your Business's Performance: Why Entrepreneurs Should Bring Financial Intelligence to Work
Berman, Karen; Knight, JoeBook Chapter HBS-6571BC-EFinancial intelligence empowers entrepreneurs to make better decisions that contribute to a business's health, and support the financial training of the entire staff. Plenty of entrepreneurs have focused on developing financial intelligence and have found that the investment of time is repaid in productivity and employee satisfaction. This chapter is excerpted from "Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs: What You Really Need to Know About the ...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
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Exercises to Build Your Financial Intelligence: Income Statement; Balance Sheet; Cash Flow Statement; Ratios--For Entrepreneurs
Berman, Karen; Knight, JoeBook Chapter HBS-6574BC-EThe exercises provided in this chapter give you the opportunity to get comfortable with calculating and analyzing income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and ratios. This chapter is excerpted from "Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs."Starting at €8.20
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Financial Literacy Strategies: For Entrepreneurs
Berman, Karen; Knight, JoeBook Chapter HBS-6572BC-EIn order to have a financially intelligent company, you must first figure out a strategy for getting there. This chapter outlines three approaches that have proven effective in making financial literacy part of a company's culture. 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 Building Blocks of ROI: How to Calculate and Understand Return on Investment
Berman, Karen; Knight, JoeBook Chapter HBS-6566BC-EKnowledge and CommunicationThis chapter discusses foundational principles, including the time value of money, for making decisions relating to capital investment in corporate America. To be a successful entrepreneur, you must understand the basics of spending cash in the hope of realizing a return - like buying a new machine or software application. 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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Efficiency Ratios - Making the Most of Your Assets
Berman, Karen; Knight, JoeBook Chapter HBS-6565BC-EEfficiency ratios help you evaluate how efficiently you manage certain key balance sheet assets and liabilities. Financially intelligent entrepreneurs learn how efficiency ratios measure performance, and are then able to have a direct and immediate impact on their company's cash position. 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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Profitability Ratios - The Higher the Better (Mostly): The Five You Need to Know
Berman, Karen; Knight, JoeBook Chapter HBS-6562BC-EProfitability ratios help you evaluate your company's ability to generate profits. While there are dozens of them, there are only five that entrepreneurs need to understand and use: gross profit margin percentage, operating profit margin percentage, net profit margin percentage, return on assets, and return on equity. 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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Costs and Expenses - No Hard-and-Fast Rules: Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs
Berman, Karen; Knight, JoeBook Chapter HBS-6549BC-EMost entrepreneurs watch expenses closely. But did you know that there are plenty of estimates and biases that go into those expense lines? This chapter examines the major line items in this section of the income statement - including cost of goods sold, operating expenses, and one-time charges, among others. This chapter is excerpted from "Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs."Starting at €8.20