First Friday Book Synopsis

JUNE 20, 2011

Here is another valuable Management Tip of the Day from Harvard Business Review. We all know we should make an investment when the benefits outweigh the costs, but few people understand what really goes into the analysis. To sign up for a free subscription to any/all HBR newsletters, please click here.

Cost-Benefit Analysis 80

Cost-Benefit Analysis Analysis Cost Newsletter 80

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

The same can be true if you are in an engineering job without the right credentials, or a senior finance job without an MBA or an advanced degree in finance. If your speed bump is a lack of the right skills, it helps to first do a quick cost/benefit analysis to see if investing in an upgrade will be worth it.

Career 8

Career Skills Cost-Benefit Analysis Banking 8

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 15, 2017

Another tip: “Make sure you have the name and contact details of the person in finance with whom you’ll be dealing with,” says Pearce. Pearce recommends you “try to get as much money up front” as possible. “A deposit of 30-50% of your estimated fee is acceptable in many industries,” she says.

Long-term 8

Long-term Follow-up Project Due Diligence 8