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Dr. William F.
Staats writes for busy business people. His books and monographs
are clear, concise and value-packed. And the style that makes him
such an effective speaker also comes through his writing.
You do not have
time for long, labored expositions; so, Dr. Staats' writings get right
to the point and stick with it. His materials will help you because
they are based on sound, proven real-world experience and performance
and not just on some theoretical notions. Guaranteed! You will get
your money back if you are not satisfied.
Please use the order form
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Key
Concepts of Financial Management for Business Success
(Paperback, 106 pages) |
| Brand
New! |
| Today,
competition is more intense than it has ever been before.
As a result, decision-makers need to know much more than
they did in the past. This is especially true for managers
and owners of smaller businesses because those firms typically
are quite vulnerable to competitive pressures. |
Dr.
Staats clearly explains important concepts of finance
to enable business people make optimal decisions regarding
investment in fixed assets, management of capital, and
a wide range of other activities. This 106-page book focuses
on those concepts which
(1) are most important,
(2) have the greatest relevance to managers of businesses,
and
(3) have the broadest applicability to wide range of activities
of a firm.
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| Examples
of the application of each of these concepts are presented,
as well. |
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the key concepts covered are: |
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 Cash
Flow
Financial
Statements
Financial
Leverage
Operating
Leverage
Marginal
Analysis
Present
Value
Cost
of Capital
Capital
Budgeting |
| Financial
institutions may order bulk quantities of the book for
distribution to small business customers and prospects
in their marketing efforts. Please call for special price
quotations on orders of 500 or more copies. |
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Bank
Directors' Guide to Controlling Credit Risk
(Paperback, 50 pages, 2002) |
| Very
Timely! |
| No
director of a lending institution should be without this monograph!
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| Dr.
William F. Staats very clearly understands the duties and responsibilities
of bank directors, having served as a director of four financial
institutions as well as serving as an expert witness in more
than 25 legal cases involving bank directors. |
| This
most authoritative volume contains a wealth of information to
assist bank directors in meeting their responsibilities in controlling
credit risk. |
| Among
the important topics covered: |
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Major
Elements of a Bank Loan Policy
Steps
in Underwriting a Loan
Major
Underwriting Deficiencies
How
to Control Credit Risk
How
Directors Can Monitor Credit Risk |
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Key
Concepts of Financial Management for Bankers
Second Edition
(Hardback, 120 pages, 1993) |
| First
Edition Sold Out; Now available in Second Edition |
| In
this second and expanded edition, Dr. Staats clearly and concisely
explains the basic concepts of financial management and provides
examples of applications of those concepts. This book is unique
in both coverage and style. It is an important tool for bankers
who seek to become more valuable to their banks as well as to
their customers. |
| Concepts
covered: |
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Financial
Statements
Cash
Flow
Financial
Leverage
Operating
Leverage
Marginal
Analysis
Present
Value
Cost
of Capital
Capital
Budgeting |
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Effectiveness
of Bank Boards of Directors: Evidence and Prescriptions
[with Dr. Shane A. Johnson]
(Hardback, 58 pages, 1988) |
| Special
Price (While Limited Supply Lasts) |
A
bank's board of directors is one of its most valuable, yet most
underutilized, resources. This book provides prescriptions for
those who want to optimize the effectiveness of their board
to further capitalize on this important resource.
Major
topics covered include the composition of boards, bank/director
relationships and involvement, and 7 keys to make the board
more effective. Everything about board meetings from how often
and how long, to how much time is spent on various topics
is discussed and illustrated with useful tables.
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Key
Concepts of Financial Management for Credit Unions
(Hardback, 69 pages, 1989) |
This
book was written for the busy credit union person whose career
may depend on his or her skills and understanding of financial
management concepts.
Dr. Staats explains six basic financial concepts and provides
examples of their usefulness in terms of decision-making for
the credit union itself as well as for counseling members. The
ability of credit union people to make sound financial decisions
can mean the difference in the credit union's success or failure.
"Every person responsible for management of the financial
affairs of credit unions should read this book."
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Harvey
Grimball
Credit Union Consultant
Former Senior Examiner
and Supervisor
National Credit Union
Administration |
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| Topics
Include: |
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Financial
Leverage
Operating
Leverage
Marginal
Analysis
Present
Value
Cost
of Capital
Capital
Budgeting |
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How
Chuck Taylor Got What He Wanted, (and how you can too!)
Fourth Edition
[with E.D. Sledge]
(Paperback, 269 pages, 2004) |
| A
big hit-over 370,000 copies have been sold!
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| This
book, written in easy to understand terms, realistically presents
the economic and financial facts of life to young people. It
is designed to help young adults manage their financial situations
effectively and avoid problems with credit. Also, the book helps
students (and other people too!) better understand how our economy
works in order that they might be able to take a more active
and positive role in the economy. |
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the topics covered: |
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Creating
Goals, Making Choices, and Establishing Priorities
Earning
Money and Using Credit
How
to Establish and Maintain Good Credit
Budgeting
and Managing an Income
Insurance
and Taxes |
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