Steven Stralser

The same critical information top business schools teachBased on Professor Stralser's popular seminar series, MBA in a Day? is specifically designed for the busy professional (physician, attorney, architect, nonprofit executive, etc.) or entrepreneur/small business owner, who needs to know about the "business-side" of their practice, organization or business. With comprehensive coverage of vital business topics, important concepts and proven strategies taught at top graduate schools, this handy book offers a complete business education without the hassle of enrolling in an MBA program. Divided into four sections covering management and policy; economics, finance, and accounting; marketing; and systems and processes; this straightforward guide is easy to navigate and simple to use. Packed with illustrative examples, helpful anecdotes, and real-world case studies, this commonsense guide covers everything busy professionals would learn at the very best business schools-if they only had the time.Steven Stralser, PhD (Phoenix, AZ), is Clinical Professor and Managing Director, The Global Entrepreneurship Center at The American Graduate School of International Management and founder and CEO of The Center for Professional Development, Inc., an organization dedicated to post-graduate training and education of today's professionals.

This book offers concise, comprehensive coverage of the vital business topics, important concepts, and proven strategies taught at top business schools. An excellent resource for busy professionals, this book covers the business skills that everyone must know in order to manage a practice or small business. These business essentials are written in a clear, accessible format and are applicable to the complexities that exist in today's global economy.

Who has the time or money for an MBA? You have a job, a professional practice or a business to start or grow. Business skills, however, are essential for success whether you’re a doctor, lawyer, engineer, working in a non-profit organization or building your own business. Understanding basic concepts of economics, marketing, management, leadership, finance and accounting will be the fuel for your drive and passion to succeed. MBA in a DAY 2.0 tackles business fundamentals in a simple and engaging manner. Professor Steven Stralser PhD makes it easy to grasp the basics of how to manage people, how to manage money, how to manage markets, and how to manage business systems. These four areas of exploration will deepen your understanding of how the business world works. Not everyone has time to take a class, but if you learn just one new concept every time you open this book, you’ll be well on your way to build your own MBA!