Cash Flow and Financial Ratios
An introduction to the ways in which the health of a business is determined. The shortcomings of balance sheets and income statements are used to demonstrate why additional financial calculations are valuable.
Seller's World, A
Examines the opportunities and potential rewards of a career in personal selling, and compares the potential rewards, recognition, security, and opportunities for income and advancement available in personal selling to those in other major occupatio...
Credit Purchases
Learn just how prevalent credit has become in retailing and how in today's business world, credit is no longer just a customer convenience, it increases sales and provides additional income.
Financial Statements
Study the two most basic financial statements of any business -- the income statement and the balance sheet
Income Taxes
Details on how taxes are spent, stressing the fact that tax laws are constantly changing forcing the business person to stay informed.
Social Class in America
Professor of Sociology and Public Policy Dalton Conley observes that sociologists have traditionally viewed social class in America as being a function of three elements: education, occupation and income. Professor Conley argues that there's actuall...
Buying a Firm: Due Diligence
This clip explains that, while purchasing a business can be a great opportunity, there may be problems lurking beneath the surface. For any prospective buyer, it's a good idea to do a thorough analysis of the company's financial and legal records, i...
How Much Startup Capital Will I Need?
This clip explores the challenge of figuring out how much capital is needed for a new business. Because income can be extremely limited during the early stages of a business, it's especially important to accurately project expenses. Some of the more...