Business Reports for Busy People

Business Reports for Busy People

by Greg Holden
Released January 2011
Publisher(s): Career Press
ISBN: 9781601630421

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Book description

Business is about decisions. Reports that capture, analyze, and explain the right data in a clear, concise format allow managers and decision makers to generate the best possible results. Business Reports for Busy People is a comprehensive guide filled with a wide range of samples and templates that can be customized to produce professional-looking reports.

NOTE: The ebook version does not provide access to the companion files.

Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Copyright Page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Dedication
  5. Acknowledgements
  6. Introduction
  7. PART I - GETTING STARTED
    1. Chapter 1 - Essentials of Successful Business Reports
      1. Considerations of a Business Report
      2. Identify Your Audience
      3. Get Organized
      4. Writing With Style
    2. Chapter 2 - Components of a Business Report
      1. Beginning Your Report
      2. Hooking Interest With a Title
      3. Author and Date
      4. Introduction
      5. Main Contents
      6. Secondary Information
    3. Chapter 3 - Formatting Your Business Report
      1. Editing and Proofreading
      2. Formatting Your Text
      3. Physical Presentation
  8. PART II - BUSINESS PLANNING
    1. Chapter 4 - Recommendation Reports
      1. Step-by-Step Guide
      2. Checklist
      3. Recommendation Report Template
      4. Templates for Types of Recommendations
    2. Chapter 5 - White Papers
      1. Step-by-Step Guide
      2. Checklist
      3. White Paper Template
    3. Chapter 6 - Primary Research Reports
      1. Step-by-Step Guide
      2. Checklist
      3. Primary Research Report Template
  9. PART III - PROJECT MANAGEMENT
    1. Chapter 7 - Progress Reports
      1. Step-by-Step Guide
      2. Checklist
      3. Progress Report Template
    2. Chapter 8 - Time Accounting Reports
      1. Step-by-Step Guide
      2. Checklist
      3. Time Accounting Report Template
    3. Chapter 9 - Incident Reports
      1. Step-by-Step Guide
      2. Checklist
      3. Incident Report Template
    4. Chapter 10 - Budget Reports
      1. Step-by-Step Guide
      2. Checklist
      3. Sample Budget Report
    5. Chapter 11 - Evaluation Reports
      1. Step-by-Step Guide
      2. Checklist
      3. Sample Evaluation Report
    6. Chapter 12 - Feasibility Studies
      1. Step-by-Step Guide
      2. Checklist
      3. Feasibility Study Template
    7. Chapter 13 - Business Plans
      1. Step-by-Step Guide
      2. Business Plan Template
  10. PART IV - MEETINGS AND PROCEDURES
    1. Chapter 14 - Business Trip Reports
      1. Step-by-Step Guide
      2. Checklist
      3. Trip Report Template
    2. Chapter 15 - Meeting Minutes
      1. Step-by-Step Guide
      2. Checklist
      3. Meeting Minutes Template
    3. Chapter 16 - Summary Reports
      1. Step-by-Step Guide
      2. Checklist
      3. Summary Report Template
    4. Chapter 17 - Policies and Procedures
      1. Step-by-Step Guide
      2. Checklist
      3. Policies and Procedures Template
  11. PART V - HUMAN RESOURCES
    1. Chapter 18 - Employee Assessments
      1. Step-by-Step Guide
      2. Checklist
      3. Employee Assessment Template
    2. Chapter 19 - Disciplinary Reports
      1. Step-by-Step Guide
      2. Checklist
      3. Disciplinary Report Template
  12. PART VI - OTHER REPORTS
    1. Chapter 20 - Inspection Reports and Situation Summaries
      1. Step-by-Step Guide
      2. Checklist
      3. Template Inspection Report/Situation Summary
    2. Chapter 21 - Marketing Research Reports
      1. Step-by-Step Guide
      2. Checklist
      3. Marketing Research Report Template
    3. Chapter 22 - Liability Reports
      1. Step-by-Step Guide
      2. Checklist
      3. Liability Report Template
    4. Chapter 23 - Annual Report
      1. Step-by-Step Guide
      2. Checklist
      3. Annual Report Template
    5. Chapter 24 - Investigative Reports
      1. Step-by-Step Guide
      2. Checklist
      3. Investigative Report Template
    6. Chapter 25 - Technical Specifications
      1. Step-by-Step Guide
      2. Checklist
      3. Technical Specifications Template
    7. Chapter 26 - Demographic Reports
      1. Introduction
      2. Step-by-Step Guide
      3. Checklist
      4. Demographic Report Template
    8. Chapter 27 - Appraisal Reports
      1. Step-by-Step Guide
      2. Checklist
      3. Appraisal Report Template
    9. Chapter 28 - Needs Assessment Reports
      1. Step-by-Step Guide
      2. Checklist
      3. Needs Assessment Report Template
    10. Chapter 29 - Statistical Samplings
      1. Step-by-Step Guide
      2. Checklist
      3. Statistical Sampling Template
  13. GLOSSARY
  14. ABOUT THE AUTHOR
  15. How to Run the Business Reports for Busy People CD

Product information

  • Title: Business Reports for Busy People
  • Author(s): Greg Holden
  • Release date: January 2011
  • Publisher(s): Career Press
  • ISBN: 9781601630421