When companies need fuel to grow, bonds may be the way to go. Traditional blue-chip firms and dot-com startups alike can use debt strategically as a key financial instrument. The critical challenge, however, is integrating corporate debt into core business strategies and established financial policies. This practical book provides practitioners in every industry with a comprehensive, prudent approach to managing corporate debt obligations. Written by leading experts in the field and drawing from case studies of real companies, Debt Management walks financial professionals through the...

Osborne (entrepreneurial studies, University of California-Los Angeles) takes a linear approach to the topics that concern entrepreneurs, from the initial question of whether to start a business to methods for cashing out. In between these two end points, the book explains methods for evaluating a business opportunity, describes various forms of bu

In today's volatile work environment, avoiding disaster is more important than ever. Crisis Management will help managers identify, manage, and prevent potential crises. Full of tips and tools on how to prepare an emergency list and how to utilize pre-crisis resources, this book will show managers how to shepherd their team from crisis to success. This is a guide no manager should be without.

In an age of stiffening competition, everyone in an organisation must develop a strategic mind-set - by understanding the company's competitive strategy and helping the firm execute it. In this essential resource, readers will find guidelines for creating the HR initiatives, policies, and departmental structures that will ensure success. You're developing crucial strategies for numerous HR effortsworkforce planning and talent retention, compensation, training and development, and recruitment and selection. How do you ensure that these HR strategies deliver as promised - and help hone your...