Capital Planning

A Founder’s Conversation with a Fractional CFO distills William McNarland’s 25 years in private equity and valuation into a founder-friendly series presented as direct Q&A. Each concise chapter opens with a single question he has fielded thousands of times from real founders, whether it is how to interpret unit economics, when to refresh a valuation, or what investors expect in a data room, and then delivers a practical answer you can apply in minutes. The format let's busy leaders jump straight to the topic that keeps them up at night without wading through theory, while the cumulative...

“A delightful and fascinating book filled with insight and wit, which will make you think twice and cheer up.” — Steven Pinker In a bold and provocative interpretation of economic history, Matt Ridley, the New York Times-bestselling author of Genome and The Red Queen, makes the case for...

Our cities are changing. Around the world, more and more money is being invested in buildings and land. Real estate is now a $217 trillion-dollar industry, worth 36 times the value of all the gold ever mined. It forms 60 percent of global assets, and one of the most powerful people in the world - the president of the United States - made his name as a landlord and developer.

The only thing between most people and more money is knowledge. If you don’t have money, it’s because you don’t understand money. If you don’t understand money, then learn how to understand it. Simple You are so lucky to have made your way to this book. I am going to give you the simple step-by-step recipe for transforming your life by creating wealth and achieving financial freedom. It’s also about hard work. And the more hard work you do the luckier you get. This book is for a number of different audiences. It’s for young adults; twenty and thirty-somethings that are making ...

If you've ever wondered if there is a way to diversify your personal investments in a way that shields them from the volatility of the stock market, The Alternative Investment Almanac is your answer. Alternative investments are the missing link in today's well-rounded portfolio, but many investors don't know what they are- or how to get started. Mobile home parks, apartments buildings, and life insurance policies are just a few of the non-traditional asset classes covered in this book. Each chapter is packed with valuable, no-nonsense information offering high level introduction to each ...

Do you want to invest wisely and safely, but don’t know where to start? Would you like to build a portfolio that works for you without spending hours in front of the markets? The Trading Bible – Investing with ETFs is the ultimate guide for those who want to grow their capital easily and effectively through ETFs. Written by Dr. Vincenzo Petrarca, investment expert and founder of the Trading School, this practical guide is designed for both beginners and investors looking to optimize their strategies. With clear and accessible language, you will discover everything you need to invest in ...

2025 Midstream Oil & Gas Project Management Guide The Ultimate Primer for New Project Managers in the Energy Sector The 2025 Midstream Oil & Gas Project Guide is a practical, field-tested resource designed to help new project managers hit the ground running. Focused on real-world execution, this guide covers the full lifecycle of midstream oil and gas projects—from cost estimating and permitting to construction oversight and turnover. Written from the perspective of a seasoned engineer, this no-nonsense primer demystifies complex capital and expense projects. Readers will learn how to ...

Description: Unlock the secrets of finance and economics with "Fundamentals of Finance & Economics for Businesses – Crash Course," your comprehensive guide to mastering the essentials of financial management, investment strategies, and economic analysis. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a seasoned business owner, or an aspiring investor, this book equips you with the knowledge and tools to make informed financial decisions and achieve your financial goals. What's Inside: Introduction to Finance and Economics: Understand the critical role finance and economics play in business ...

NOW COMPLETELY UPDATED to reflect the changes in tax legislation, health insurance, and the new investment realities. In this “highly valuable resource” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) Quinn “provides simple, straightforward” (The New York Times) solutions to the universal retirement...

Read by the authors. “The rarest of business books, one that provides genuinely actionable counsel delivered without empty cliches.” – KIRKUS How many world-changing startups will fail because the founders and investors never figure out how to work together? Founder Elizabeth Zalman...

Step into the world of optimizing your finances with "The Tax Advantage"- a ticket to a smarter and more profitable approach to real estate investing. This compelling new ebook uncovers the intricate intersection between tax planning and real estate investments, laying the foundation for potentially skyrocketing your returns. From building your investment base to exploring various types of real estate and their corresponding tax implications, this virtual guide provides a comprehensive overview of how to make taxes work for you, not against you. You will navigate through the tax benefits of...

Tech entrepreneurs, make your startup dreams come true by utilizing this invaluable, founder-to-founder guide to successfully navigating all phases of the tech startup journey. With the advent of the internet, mobile computing, and now AI/Machine learning and cloud computing, the number of new...

A Time 100 Must-Read Book of 2020 A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice California Book Award Silver Medal in Nonfiction Finalist for The New York Public Library Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism Named a top 30 must-read Book of 2020 by the New York...

A recent poll showed 43% of Americans think more socialism would be a good thing. What do these people not know? Socialism has killed millions, but it’s now the ideology du jour on American college campuses and among many leftists. Reintroduced by leaders such as Bernie Sanders and Alexandria...

From ancient currency to Adam Smith, from the gold standard to shadow banking and the Great Recession: a sweeping historical epic that traces the development and evolution of one of humankind’s greatest inventions. What is money, and how does it work? In this tour de force of political...

Conquer the CMA Part 1 Exam: Certified Management Accountant Exam Study Guide offers a focused, streamlined review of the essential topics found on the first part of the CMA exam. This book is designed to help candidates reinforce the core concepts in financial planning, performance, and analytics, supporting targeted review efforts and identifying areas that require further study. Rather than attempting to replace full textbooks or question banks, this guide distills key principles into clear, accessible chapters that emphasize real-world application. It covers cost behaviors, budgeting, ...

After 30+ years of starting businesses and helping thousands of other aspiring entrepreneurs to launch their businesses, I’ve learned three critical things: First, startup success does not happen in leaps and bounds. It happens in little hops. It’s a series of Stepping Stones. You will find in this guide the important hops. Your job is to hop from one stone to the next, then to the next…and the next….until you find yourself in business. But not just any business. A viable business. There’s a difference between starting a company and a viable business. Second, just about everything...

How much does it cost to start a coffee truck/van business? Why do you need to start a coffee truck business right away? The book is expected to be of immense value, unlike a guide you can allude to in many areas that waste your valuable time. I perceive that time is tight, yet if you read only one thought a few days for the following year and apply just a few of them, then you can't neglect to see an expansion in your benefits. In this book, you will discover how to make your dream come true by setting up your business, figuring out expenses and well-being security, purchasing the right ...

Is your firm utilizing its human capital advantage? From determining your hiring needs, to crafting an effective job description, identifying and vetting top talent, to making the right compensation offer, Successful Hiring for Financial Planners is a straightforward guide that provides practical wisdom and real-world experience for how to effectively execute the hiring process for your first (or next) financial planning hire in your growing advisory firm.

“Brilliant—a keen, elegantly written, and scorching account of the American family today. Through vivid stories, sharp analysis and wit, Quart anatomizes the middle class’s fall while also offering solutions and hope.” — Barbara Ehrenreich, author of Nickel and Dimed Families today...