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Financial miscellanea covering the fundamentals of finance including an overview of business finance, the basics of accountancy, financial risk and investment vehicles, and a full glossary of financial terms.

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Bill Draper examines the relationship between venture capitalists and entrepreneurs, discusses how to evaluate innovative ideas and the role of political leadership in creating opportunity, and provides real-life examples.