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Business Education Resources Blog

Articles of interest for business education, marketing metrics/analytics, entrepreneurship, and strategy.

02 Oct

Posted at 09:24h in Entrepreneurship, Finance, Financial Statement Analysis, Online Education

When it comes to assessing the financial health of a business or an individual, two crucial concepts come into play: liquidity and solvency. These two measures provide insights into an entity's ability to meet its short-term obligations and its long-term financial stability. This month's free MBTN will delve into what liquidity and solvency mean, why they are essential, and how they are measured....

03 Aug

Posted at 07:02h in Business Math, Excel Tools, Online Education, Operations, Optimization

MBTN Academy is pleased to announce the beta release of a the first in a new series of modules on optimization authored by Alexander Skvorchevsky. Optimization is the process of finding the best managerial decision from an array of feasible solutions according to criterion and constraints. Faculty may add Optimization 1 to any existing Fall class at no additional cost....

01 Jul

Posted at 14:27h in Finance, Inventory, Online Education

Retailers and manufacturers typically have a significant portion of their assets tied up in inventory (finished goods, sub-assemblies, and parts). Our Inventory 2 module provides an introduction to the fundamentals of inventory management and covers calculating demand, simple forecasting, average aggregate inventory value, weeks supply, inventory turnover, bullwhip effect, and the impact of inventory management on financial metrics....

14 Jun

Posted at 05:02h in Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Management, Marketing Principles

For the EMAC conference held last month, I had prepared usage statistics regarding marketing classes and the selection of modules (topics) by faculty. These statistics proved to be valuable for both the MBTN faculty and individuals contemplating the use of MBTN. Moreover, the selection of modules can also serve as an indicator of the topics covered in marketing courses at business schools....

01 Jun

Posted at 11:44h in Excel Tools, Optimization

Whether you're a student, a professional, or an entrepreneur, mastering optimization techniques can significantly enhance your workflow and help you achieve your goals. Optimization is all about finding smarter and more efficient ways to complete tasks, streamline processes, and maximize output. By implementing these techniques, you can save time, reduce effort, and improve overall performance in various aspects of your life....