Apples         & Oranges

Description:

Apples and Oranges is a half-day course designed to have participants gain an understanding of  business and financial terminology, profitability analyses, balance sheets, cash flow, and financial indicators.  They understand how to make the most of scarce resources – all in the context of how business really works.
 

In a half-day simulation, participants work in a hands-on, active environment, which allows them to see what happens with the circulation of cash in a company.  Because they have the first-hand knowledge, they can apply their specific contribution to the company to modify behavior and positively improve bottom-line results.

 
  Participants work in teams and develop ideas for application of the principles learned.  They work through a continuous improvement exercise to take their knowledge back to their workplace.  A self-paced test is included as part of the learning experience.
   
Apples & Oranges can be customized for your business, and is available in several other versions, including: manufacturing, service, health care and distribution.
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 Goals:    

To understand how and why business decisions are made and how the individual participants can improve company financial results
   

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Participants:       Number of participants is flexible.  Very large groups can be accommodated.
   
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Objectives:  

  By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Describe, understand and construct a balance sheet and income statement
  • Describe and understand how operational and financial variables influence their own company’s and their customers’ cash flow and profitability
  • Ask strategic questions to uncover internal organization and/or customer needs
  • Better understand their company’s business strategy and how they can positively influence its execution
   
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Benefits:  

Increased confidence in understanding of the company’s strategy, the decisions that flow from that strategy, and the financial implications of those decisions
 
Stronger relationships within the organization across functional lines and/or with their customers.

5970 Fairview Rd.  Suite 216 § Charlotte, NC  28210 § phone (704) 552-2821 § fax (704) 552-2823

 www.advantageplusgroup.com § info@advantageplusgroup.com