This collection of articles explores approaches for quick ‘back of the envelope’ calculations – and why these are so important for business decision making.
Latest Articles on Back of the Envelope Calculations
How back of the envelope calculations can improve business decision making
This article explores some situations where back-of-the-envelope calculations can improve decision-making in a company.
Back of the envelope calculations: Why they are so important
This article explores the benefits of simple analysis using assumptions to quickly gain an approximate understanding of a situation.
Accuracy vs usefulness with back-of-the-envelope calculations
With estimating there can be a tradeoff between accuracy and timeliness – this article explores some key considerations in estimating approaches.
Back of the envelope calculations: 4 Key mistakes to avoid
There is a lot of uncertainty in financial estimations – these are 5 of the top mistakes to avoid when making projections.
How back of the envelope calculations can improve business decision making
This article explores some situations where back-of-the-envelope calculations can improve decision-making in a company.
Back of the envelope calculations: 4 Key mistakes to avoid
There is a lot of uncertainty in financial estimations – these are 5 of the top mistakes to avoid when making projections.
Accuracy vs usefulness with back-of-the-envelope calculations
With estimating there can be a tradeoff between accuracy and timeliness – this article explores some key considerations in estimating approaches.
Back of the envelope calculations: Why they are so important
This article explores the benefits of simple analysis using assumptions to quickly gain an approximate understanding of a situation.