Philip Gainsford's Profit And Loss (1880)

by George Etell Sargent

Book Overview

Philip Gainsford's Profit and Loss is a book written by George Etell Sargent in 1880. The book follows the story of Philip Gainsford, a young man who inherits his father's business and must navigate the challenges of running a successful enterprise. Through Gainsford's experiences, the book explores the themes of business ethics, financial management, and the importance of personal responsibility. The story begins with Gainsford inheriting his father's business, which is struggling financially. He must quickly learn how to manage the company's finances and make difficult decisions to turn the business around. Along the way, he faces challenges such as dishonest employees, difficult customers, and unexpected market changes. Through Gainsford's story, Sargent provides practical advice on financial management and business ethics. He emphasizes the importance of honesty, hard work, and responsible decision-making in running a successful enterprise. The book also includes helpful tips on accounting, budgeting, and marketing strategies. Overall, Philip Gainsford's Profit and Loss is a valuable resource for anyone interested in business management and entrepreneurship. The book offers practical advice and engaging storytelling to help readers understand the challenges and rewards of running a successful business.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166989763
• ISBN13: 9781166989767
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"