Harvard Business Review

MARCH 31, 2017

If you’re not a numbers person, finance is daunting. After all, if you’re trying to sell a product or strategy, you need to be able to demonstrate that it is both practical and high margin. Stop avoiding finance because you’re afraid of numbers. “Finance and accounting are very simple. .”

Finance 8

Finance Skills EBITDA Net Present Value 8

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 17, 2016

You’ve got a great idea for a new product that will increase revenue or a new system that will cut the company’s costs. According to Knight, it’s commonly used by financial analysts in conjunction with net present value, or NPV. Finance & Accounting Article. Further Reading. How do companies use it?

Rate of Return 8

Rate of Return IRR NPV Net Present Value 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

With political upheaval roiling the streets of Cairo, the first concern of top management in many multinationals is to get their employees and their families out of Egypt safely. Anyone who has had to make the argument for an investment knows the basic tool involved: a Net Present Value (NPV) calculation.

NPV 12

NPV Short-term Discount Politics 12

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 29, 2018

A second, more radical solution is to create budgets and authority for a service line or integrated practice unit (IPU) that manages a patient’s entire treatment for a high-volume medical condition. The IPU is an essential component of the value-based care model advocated by Harvard Business School’s Michael Porter.

Budgeting 8

Budgeting System Innovation Payback Period 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 1, 2017

So, in real terms, debt financing is essentially free. Next time you're deciding about a big investment, NPV can help you make a more informed decision. The assets that are truly scarce at most companies are the skills and capabilities required to turn great growth ideas into successful new products, services, and businesses.

ROE 14

ROE Long-term GDP Six Sigma 14