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Finance for Non-Finance Specialists — A Clear Understanding of How Finance WorksThis practical, jargon-free workshop is designed to give non-finance professionals the confidence and clarity they need to understand how money moves through a business.
Whether you manage a team, run a company, or work with budgets, this session will help you grasp the essentials of financial performance and decision-making.
What You’ll Learn
• The key terminology and concepts used in finance
• How a business operates financially—from assets and liabilities to profit and cash
• The structure and purpose of core financial statements:
- Balance Sheet
- Working Capital
- Profit or Loss Account
- Cash Flow Forecast
• Practical ways to improve financial outcomes
Who Should Attend?: Business owners, managers, leaders, and anyone responsible for understanding or managing budgets.
Attendees must be employees of or business leaders of businesses based in Luton
Workshop Agenda:
1. Session One: Welcome & Orientation
Introductions, goals for the day, and a clear overview of what to expect.
2. Session Two: Understanding the Balance Sheet
A straightforward explanation of assets, liabilities, and working capital, followed by a hands-on exercise to reinforce learning.
3. Session Three: The Profit or Loss Account
Break down how revenue, costs, and profit interact, supported by the interactive Mike Meech exercise.
4. Session Four: Cash Flow Forecasting & Financial Performance
Learn how cash moves through a business and explore practical ways to strengthen financial performance.
5. Session Five: RISK IT!
A dynamic final session that brings all concepts together through an engaging risk-based activity.
Give your team the financial fluency they need to make smarter, more confident decisions—no accounting background required.
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The Hat Factory, African Dance Classes, 65 Bute Street, Luton, LU1 2EY, United Kingdom
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