SHREWD

Being financially astute means seeing the big picture without getting lost in the numbers or jargon. You can understand the dynamic relationships between profit and cash, investment and return. You can differentiate between long and short-term strategies. Naturally, good ideas and plans are of no value without effective implementation so Shrewd takes you through from start to finish making you incredibly effective.

This is not the traditional Finance for Non-Finance Managers training course but a innovative programme that facilitates entrepreneurial business owners to "spark" off each other in a confidential and trusted environment. You acquire a unique management strength, which will give you a tangible competitive edge in your market.

The Shrewd Group process acts very like a GPS system for your business:

• o Plot current position
• o Plot destination
• o Plan route
• o Get prompt indications if straying from your planned route
• o Re-calibration to get you back on track for your destination

Testimonial from Shaun Armstrong, MD of Creditplus 
"It takes out the gut feeling and tests the numbers" Specifically the combination of course work and group feedback as helped in the following areas of my business:
 
o Adds value by using the GPS framework - we have created a "what if" model that now allows us to plan for more eventualities in a changing world
o It highlighted to me some areas for financial control improvements
o The GPS strategy can be used also at a tactical level and a customer level
o Tested my personal goals against those set for the company
o Given me some simple but effective ways of managing the financial controllers in my business
o Added elements to our balance score card
o Provided a deeper understanding of where to look for funding
o Pitfalls in M&A and integrating companies
I how have a very useful bible to use again and again......."
 
The Shrewd Group is led by Sue Baker of Clarity Business Financials Ltd For more information ring 01202 829922 or email Sue on

Wikipedia definitions... Shrewd : (i) characterised by keen awareness, sharp intelligence and a sense of the practical; (ii) intelligent and making good judgements Astuteness : (i) clever and perceptive, shrewd and discerning, especially where personal gain is to be derived; (ii) intelligence manifested by being astute

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