It is vital for the successful operation of any publishing company that everybody understands the way in which the organisation makes its money.

Finance departments in publishing companies have developed sophisticated techniques for monitoring profitability, both by analysing sales and by controlling expenses. The problem is that too few staff understand the reports.

Managing the Numbers is designed to ensure that the management reports designed to inform and control behaviour are understood by everyone.

Simple and easy to understand examples illustrate the concept of profitability and how it relates to publishing. The process of forecasting and budgeting is set firmly within the context of driving future performance. Finally, the concept of management controls and key indicators are brought to life within a publishing setting.

See also:

Overcoming the Fear of Finance
Understanding Accounts
Making Money out of Publishing