Synopses & Reviews
You can get thereWhere do you want to go? You might already be working in the business world and may be looking to expand your skills. You might be setting out on a new career path. Or, you might want to learn more about exciting opportunities in project management.
Wherever you want to go, Wiley Pathways Project Management will help you get there. Easy-to-read, practical, and up-to-date, this text not only helps you learn fundamental project management concepts; it also helps you master the core competencies and skills you need to succeed in the classroom and in the real world. The book’s brief, modular format and variety of built-in learning resources enable you to learn at your own pace and focus your studies.
With this book, you will be able to:
- Identify common types of projects and the various roles within them.
- Identify a project’s needs and use the Statement of Work to focus your project.
- Choose and use the right project management software for your project.
- Organize your project and establish a realistic schedule.
- Use tools such as a Work Breakdown Structure and Linear Responsibility Chart to plan your project.
- Budget a project and allocate human resources, materials, and equipment optimally.
- Become adept at juggling limited resources among multiple projects.
- Become an effective team leader.
- Track your project and ensure that it’s on-time and on-budget.
- Lead productive meetings and generate useful reports to communicate and document your project’s progress.
- Terminate and evaluate your project in a positive manner.
Wiley Pathwayshelps you achieve your goals
When it comes to learning about business, not every student is on the same path, but every student wants to succeed. The business series in the new Wiley Pathways imprint helps you achieve your goals. The books in this series––Marketing, Business Communication, Finance, Business Math, Real Estate, Small Business Management, Supervision, Project Management, Selling, and Personal Finance—offer a coordinated curriculum for learning business. Learn more at www.wiley.com/go/pathways.
Synopsis
From the trusted name of Ernst & Young, this book outlines a proven way to put together a successful business plan
The Ernst & Young Business Plan Guide, Third Edition contains the most up-to-date information on researching, writing, and presenting a winning business plan. This practical guide leads readers carefully through every aspect involved in planning and development-illustrating each step with realistic examples. It covers the nuts-and-bolts of formatting and design; techniques on how to tailor a plan to the various people and institutions who will review it; new information on funding and financing methods; special provisions for restructuring and bankruptcy; and much more. Completely revised to reflect today's dynamic business environment, this detailed resource also tells readers what to include as attachments to their business plan and discusses the impact of information technology on keeping their business plan up to date.
Brian R. Ford (Philadelphia, PA) is Ernst & Young's national gaming industry specialist. Jay M. Bornstein (Philadelphia, PA) is a tax partner at Ernst & Young LLP. Patrick Pruitt (Philadelphia, PA) is a partner at Ernst & Young who specializes in working with clients in strategic growth markets. Ernst & Young LLP is one of the nation's leading professional services firms, providing tax, assurance, and advisory business services to thousands of individuals as well as domestic and global business.
Synopsis
In today's competitive business environment, a well thought out business plan is more important than ever before. Not only can it assist you in raising the money needed to start or expand a businessby attracting the interest of potential investorsbut it can also help you keep tabs on your progress once the business is up and running.
Completely revised and updated to reflect today's dynamic business environment, The Ernst & Young Business Plan Guide, Third Edition leads you carefully through every aspect involved in researching, writing, and presenting a winning business plan. Illustrating each step of this process with realistic examples, this book goes far beyond simply discussing what a business plan is. It explains why certain information is required, how it may best be presented, and what you should be aware of as both a preparer and reviewer of such a proposal.
Divided into three comprehensive parts, The Ernst & Young Business Plan Guide, Third Edition outlines the essential elements of this discipline in a straightforward and accessible manner. Whether you're considering starting, expanding, or acquiring a business, the information found within these pages will enhance your chances of success.
Synopsis
In today's competitive business environment, a well thought out business plan is more important than ever before. Not only can it assist you in raising the money needed to start or expand a business-by attracting the interest of potential investors-but it can also help you keep tabs on your progress once the business is up and running.
Completely revised and updated to reflect today's dynamic business environment, The Ernst &Young Business Plan Guide, Third Edition leads you carefully through every aspect involved in researching, writing, and presenting a winning business plan. Illustrating each step of this process with realistic examples, this book goes far beyond simply discussing what a business plan is. It explains why certain information is required, how it may best be presented, and what you should be aware of as both a preparer and reviewer of such a proposal.
Divided into three comprehensive parts, The Ernst &Young Business Plan Guide, Third Edition outlines the essential elements of this discipline in a straightforward and accessible manner. Whether you're considering starting, expanding, or acquiring a business, the information found within these pages will enhance your chances of success.
* Advice on how to write and develop business plans
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A realistic sample plan
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All new sections on funding and financing methodswith provisions for restructuring and bankruptcy
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Tips for tailoring plans to the decision makers
Synopsis
This new text provides students with clear step-by-step techniques for creating, developing, and evaluating essential project management tools. Readers will learn concepts and skills using project plans, work breakdown structures, budgets, network diagrams, resource allocations, and project evaluations.
About the Author
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Brian Ford(Philadelphia, PA). As Ernst & Young’s national gaming industry specialist, Brian serves as a coordinating partner on both audit and special engagement projects throughout the industry. For virtually his entire career, he has worked in the gaming industry serving clients in the areas of internal control, litigation support, corporate finance, restructuring, and mergers and acquisitions. The proliferation of gaming-industry clients has given Brian the opportunity to serve clients in every corner of the globe for the past 32 years. He has worked with startups, in Eastern Europe,
Moscowand
Australia, and regulators in many countries, as well as throughout the
United States. In addition to his vast experience with hotels and gaming, Brian was the founding chairman of the annual New Jersey Gaming Conferences, which is sponsored by the New Jersey Society of CPAs. Brian has his degree from
RutgersUniversity.
Jay Bornstein(Philadelphia, PA) is a tax partner at Ernst & Young.
Patrick Pruitt(Philadelphia, PA) is a partner in Ernst & Young specializing in work with clients in our Strategic Growth Markets where he has worked extensively with clients accessing the capital markets.
Ernst & Young LLPis one of the nation\'s leading professional services firms, providing tax, assurance, and advisory business services to thousands of individuals as well as domestic and global business. '
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments.
Preface.
A Dedication to Entrepreneurship and the Entrepreneurs of America.
About the Authors.
About Ernst & Young's Strategic Growth Markets.
The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Program.
PART I. The Purpose of a Business Plan.
Chapter One: The Business Plan.
Chapter Two: Who Reads the Business Plan?
Chapter Three: Legal Forms of a Business.
Chapter Four: Due Diligence.
PART II. An In-Depth Look at a Business Plan.
Chapter Five: Contents.
Chapter Six: Executive Summary.
Chapter Seven: General Company Description.
Chapter Eight: Products And Services.
Chapter Nine: Marketing Plan.
Chapter Ten: Operational Plan.
Chapter Eleven: Management And Organization.
Chapter Twelve: Major Milestones.
Chapter Thirteen: Structure And Capitalization.
Chapter Fourteen: Financial Plan.
Chapter Fifteen: Confidentiality Agreements.
Chapter Sixteen:Further Considerations.
PART III. Other Resources for Entrepreneurs.
Chapter Seventeen: Resources for the Entrepreneur.
Chapter Eighteen: Conclusion.
Index.