Grand Junction author publishes book for startup businesses
Provides step-by-step approach to using Microsoft Excel for financial modeling
Grand Junction, CO – Tom Y. Sawyer, a Grand Junction-based business and technology consultant, has recently signed a publishing contract to write his first book. Written on the subject of using Microsoft Excel for financial modeling, it is due for release April 6, 2009.
Published by APress, “Books for Professionals by Professionals”, Sawyer’s book, Pro Excel Financial Modeling: Building Models for Technology Startups outlines a step-by-step approach to developing financial models in Excel. The book also includes an extensive case study and Excel templates.
Tom Sawyer shares his expertise on the business thinking behind successful financial modeling. In his book, he shows how to use financial modeling to communicate effectively with investors and how to apply best practices for modeling using Microsoft Excel. Readers will explore advanced subjects using Excel, including modeling and analysis of Cost of Product Development, Customer ROI, Cost of Sales and Marketing, Cost of Goods Sold, Team and Staffing and company Valuation and Investment.
Sawyer comments, “This is a great opportunity for me to summarize and share fifteen years of experience helping startup and early stage companies move from concept to operational status. The book combines important business concepts and practices with practical “how to’ information on financial modeling and analysis.”
Mr. Sawyer has a proven track record as a principal architect, leader and strategist for successful business and technology ventures. He currently provides management and technology consulting services to technology focused enterprises, specializing in early stage organization, product development, “go to market” strategies and financial modeling. He holds a BSBA degree in finance from the University of Florida and has numerous years of award winning experience in senior financial and technology management in Fortune 100 companies.




