Expert Guidance
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Writing your business plan just got easier
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We admit it. Writing a great business plan isn't exactly a
breeze. But just like anything else, using the right tools makes
it way easier. Business Plan Pro gives you the advice and
guidance you need to forget your fears and start writing your
plan with the confidence of an expert. And to get expert results!
Helpful examples
Examples at every step
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With over 500 sample plans included in the software, you've got
examples to help you write every part of your plan. Say you're
not sure what your Market Needs section should say. No
problem--just click the example tab and view a handful of Market
Needs descriptions. Cut and paste if you find one that works for
you, or just get a sense of direction for writing your own. You
don't have to wonder if you're doing it right, because you can
easily measure your work against successful examples.
Let the software do the math
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Just plug in your numbers and the calculations are done for you.
Now you have instant access to business planning calculations,
and an explanation of every financial term. Only Business Plan
Pro offers powerful, integrated financial and spreadsheet
support.
Easy-to-follow instructions
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Wherever and whenever you need help, Business Plan Pro offers
complete instructions for your every topic and table in your
business plan.
Advice from expert business planner, Tim Berry
A planning expert at your side
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Tim Berry is the recognized authority on business planning. An
expert business planner and principal author of Business Plan
Pro, his advice and expertise guides you through every step of
creating your business plan. He's a best-selling author and
prolific writer, whose blogs can be found at TimBerry.com,
Entrepreneur.com, Amex Open Forum, and others. Using Business
Plan Pro is like having Tim sitting next to you while you write
your business plan.
Save Time
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Finish your business plan and have time left to read War and
Peace
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Writing a business plan doesn't have to take forever. Business
Plan Pro takes care of the details so you can focus on the meat
of your plan, saving you time and letting you create the best
possible plan for your business.
Over 500 sample plans
500+ sample plans
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Say goodbye to writer's block and hello to getting your plan done
quickly. Easily find, read, and edit sample plans that match your
business type. Business Plan Pro software comes with more than
500 complete sample business plans for all sorts of company
types.
The exclusive Sample Plan Browser lets you quickly find the plan
that meets your needs. Then you can write up the plan in your own
words (step-by-step guidance makes it a snap!). Or simply edit
the text found in any of the 500+ real working sample plans.
Every single plan can be opened and edited in Business Plan Pro
to give you the jump-start you need.
Step-by-step instructions
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Step-by-step instructions You could spend weeks finding all the
information you need to put together a complete, professional
business plan. Or you could let the detailed instructions in
Business Plan Pro guide you. Searchable help articles add an
additional layer of information for you to pull from, saving you
even more time by giving you all the tools you need to get your
plan done fast.
Automatic charts and graphs
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No need to spend time creating charts and graphs to go with all
the tables in your plan. Business Plan Pro does it for you. As
you input and update your numbers, your charts change
automatically. You can choose the colors and types of charts you
want to use, or go with the standard settings and not have to
think about the charts again.
Great Presentations
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Make your business plan the belle of the ball
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Business plans shouldn't all look alike. Every business is
unique, and every business plan should be too. Make yours stand
out from the rest with custom charts and graphs and easy
PowerPoint presentations. Whether you're presenting to your boss
or to a lender, be sure you wow your audience with a great
looking plan.
Create a professional business plan
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Every page is automatically organized and collated to produce a
bulletproof plan that gets results, all in the preferred format
of banks, investors, and SBA lenders.
Business Plan Pro even includes five professional PowerPoint
templates so you can pitch your plan like a pro and impress any
audience.
Informative charts and graphs
Easy export for presentations
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You'll want to put your best foot forward when you present your
plan to bankers, investors, or potential partners. Simply export
to Microsoft Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF to share your plan. You
can even export to PowerPoint to create a winning presentation.
Customize every page
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Create a plan that is unique for your business. Rearrange the
outline and add just what you need. Don't be squeezed into an
inflexible, one-size-fits-all cookie-cutter planning product.
Automatic charts and graphs
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Illustrate your key points with great looking charts and graphs.
They're generated automatically based on the information you've
already input in your financials. Customize your charts for a
plan that meets your specific needs.
Funding Tools
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Business plan funding tools
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If you're showing your business plan to bankers, investors, or
other lenders, you better make sure it's got all the information
they're going to need to make a decision. Business Plan Pro is
packed with tools to make sure your plan is complete and
accurate, and even includes a database to help you find venture
capital!
Matches the format preferred by banks, investors, and SBA lenders
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Business Plan Pro uses a format that meets the most stringent
requirements of banks, SBA lenders, angel investors, and venture
capitalists.
Step-by-step financials
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Expert guidance and a simple interface take you through every
step of every financial table in Business Plan Pro. Detailed
instructions and explanations to ensure that you build a solid
plan. And the table wizard gives you feedback about your numbers
to help you create a business plan that will get you the funding
you need.
Powerful financial and spreadsheet support
Real-world financial data
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Business Plan Pro leverages more than 9,000 industry profiles to
give you in into how your business compares against similar
companies in your industry. The most recent data from your
industry gets pulled right into your plan, so you can show
investors that your numbers are on target, or explain why they
differ.
Easy Financials
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Business planning financials made easy
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Don't fear the financial section of your business plan--you don't
need an MBA to get it right. Business Plan Pro makes financial
forecasts easy, with built-in formulas in all the spreadsheets
and expert advice every step of the way.
Financials made easy
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Business Plan Pro's table wizards guide you through creating your
financial forecasts. You just plug in your numbers and the
calculations are done for you. Plus, you have instance access to
the methodology behind standard business planning calculations,
and an explanation of every financial term. Only Business Plan
Pro offers such powerful, integrated financial and spreadsheet
support.
Create long-term financial forecasts
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Business Plan Pro allows for long-term forecasting of your.
Detailed financial forecasting is available through the first
five years, while a long-term macro-view summary can be created
for up to 10 years in the future.
Simplified drag-and-drop forecaster
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Simplified forecasting
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Create forecasts visually with a "drag and drop" graphic
forecaster. The forecaster is a simple and powerful tool to
streamline the forecasting process. You can easily change your
sales and expenses estimates. Simply clicking your mouse button
to move the line on your forecast chart or apply a growth rate to
the whole year. Build forecasts using visual common sense.
Research Resources
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A library of business planning resources
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You didn't know a business plan required so much research, did
you? Don't worry, Business Plan Pro includes tons of current,
accurate information about your industry, legal issues, and
business planning in general. You won't need to run to the
library or search random websites for the data you need to
support your plan.
Real-world financial data
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Business Plan Pro leverages more than 9,000 different industry
profiles to give you in into how your business compares
against similar companies in your industry. The most recent data
from inudstry gets pulled right into your plan, so you can show
investors that your numbers are on target, or explain where they
differ.
Answers to your legal questions
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There are plenty of legal issues you have to think about when
you're starting up a business. Business Plan Pro includes
resources to help you navigate the legal waters, from "Trademark
Basics for Naming Your Small Business" to the Nolo Small Business
Law Center, you'll find answers to most of your legal questions.
Required reading for business planning
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The Plan-As-You-Go Business Plan by Tim Berry
Every purchase of Business Plan Pro includes the e-book edition
of The Plan-As-You-Go Business Plan. In this new book from
Entrepreneur Press, celebrated planning expert Tim Berry
describes his no-nonsense approach to business planning for small
and growing businesses.
Hurdle: The Book on Business Planning by Tim Berry
Also included with Business Plan Pro is the e-book edition of Tim
Berry's classic business planning guide. Hurdle is a practical,
step-by-step guide to developing a business plan. Emphasizing
real business plans that focus on concrete and measurable
results, Berry's book covers all the basics including what to
include in a plan, where to find information, and an excellent
simple guide to business numbers that stands out for its
explanation of cash flow.
Research your funding options
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You could scour the Internet for a week and not find all the
information we've amassed in our Venture Capital database. Over
1,200 profiles of venture capital firms worldwide are included.
The database is searchable, so you can look for firms by business
type, funding stage, location, or funding need.
Extras
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But wait, there's more!
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When you buy Business Plan Pro, you're not just getting the
best-selling business plan software available. You're also
getting tons of extra value from our partners who offer tools and
services every business needs.
One-year subscription to Inc. Magazine (or $10 refund)
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Your online purchase of Business Plan Pro software includes a
one-year subscription (12 issues, valued at $10) to Inc., one of
the most popular magazines for entrepreneurs and small
businesses. If you are a current subscriber, your subscription
will be extended for another year. Offer available to U.S.
residents only, limit one per household.
Unparalleled customer service
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At Palo Alto Software, we pride ourselves on providing quality,
U.S.-based customer service. And we're not going to charge you
for it. Whether you've lost your serial number, are having
computer issues, or have questions about how to use Business Plan
Pro, our in-house customer care team is highly trained and ready
to help you.
Small business legal guide
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Learn the ins and outs of small business legal issues and how to
choose a legal structure for your business.
Trademark basics ebook
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This ebook from Nolo gives you an overview of trademark law,
doing business name searches, and much more.
Free business plan review
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Business Plan Pro users get a free plan review from professional
business plan writing consultants.
Professional PowerPoint templates
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Business Plan Pro includes five professional PowerPoint
templates, plus additional discounts on templates and designs.
- The answers you need - Over 9,000 industry profiles included so you have real numbers from real businesses like yours to guide your decisions.
- Formats lenders prefer - Use familiar formatting tools to customize the overall appearance of your plan. Then create an output in the preferred format of bankers and SBA approved lenders..
- Fool proof error check - The Plan Review feature checks all your data twice for a flawless plan. Plus, the software checks for spelling and accuracy at every step..
- Over 2,000 business plans and examples included - Learn by example with plans in every industry, including education, automotive, computer, construction, entertainment, care and so many more.
- Give plans your personal touch - Includes everything you need by easily importing text, photos, images and charts. Then export to Word, Excel, PowerPoint or PDF..