Need
a business plan to start or grow your business? Business Plan Pro 12 Premier
Edition software is the fastest, easiest way to create a business plan. With
prebuilt spreadsheets, SBA-approved document output, and expert guidance at
every step, Business Plan Pro enables any business owner or entrepreneur to
produce a complete, accurate plan with a minimum of time and expense.
Why
use software to create a business plan?
Business
plans are not rocket science, but neither are they second nature to most of us.
You can build the necessary charts, tables, and document sections in office
software, but that's time consuming and ultimately unnecessary. Business Plan
Pro has everything you need to create a plan today, all proven and error free.
Instead of reinventing the wheel, let the software handle the heavy lifting
while you focus your time on executing your business strategy.
Recommended
by experts, trusted by entrepreneurs
Business
Plan Pro is the most popular business plan software on the market for nearly a
decade now, outselling all others combined. It is the recommended choice of the
Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur Magazine, PC World, Inc.com, PC Magazine, Guy
Kawasaki, and other experts--as well as thousands of successful entrepreneurs
and business owners.
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Get from start to finish in less than 15 steps.
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Get
started quickly with 500+ sample business plans
Say
goodbye to writer's block. Business Plan Pro comes with over 500 real business
plan examples to give you inspiration. You can browse the sample plan library
by industry type, view a summary of each plan, or skim plans in a printable
format. Find a sample plan that mirrors your general business concept, and you
can use it as a guide to help you write your own--or even edit it directly in
Business Plan Pro.
Built-in
market research data for 9,000 industry profiles
Having
trouble finding reliable market research information for your type of business?
Business Plan Pro has you covered. The software includes the most commonly
needed data for virtually every industry, so you can compare your projected
numbers to industry averages for an accurate business plan. This comprehensive
collection of data is organized by Standard Industrial Classification (SIC)
code. Need to know what others in your industry are spending? What you should
spend on marketing? How your initial cost per unit compares? The answers are
provided automatically.
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Includes the most commonly needed
data for virtually
every industry
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Impress
your audience using the SBA-preferred document format
Need
a professional plan document to get funding or inspire your partners? Business
Plan Pro produces a complete, easy-to-read document enlivened with colorful
charts, tables, and more--all in the format preferred by banks, venture
capitalists, and the Small Business Administration.
In
addition to the printed document, you can also export your plan to PowerPoint
for pitch presentations, to Microsoft Word or Excel, or to Adobe PDF format.
You can even upload it to a secure website maintained by Palo Alto Software and
share it with your contacts for collaborative review and discussion.
Track
your plan against actual results for better business management
Business
planning is not just for startups. You can take your business to the next level
with the Premier Edition's easy-to-use, powerful "plan vs. actual"
financial tools. Just track your results and manage your business better by
comparing your actual numbers to the figures you projected in your plan. These
tools help you better manage your profits, expenses, and cash flow. You can
quantify the areas where you are succeeding and identify parts of the business
that may need more attention. Watching these issues closely can help you
correct your course as you go.
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Easily import Microsoft Excel data directly
into Business Plan Pro Premier
and link it to your
forecast |
Leverage
your data in Microsoft Excel
If
you already have financial data in Microsoft Excel, you can easily import it
directly into Business Plan Pro Premier and link it to your forecast. You can
name, format, and include these tables as part of your plan, or use them behind
the scenes for advanced financial analysis.
The
Premier Edition will help you impress sophisticated investors with advanced
investment analysis and valuation. You can both calculate valuation based on
sales or earnings and calculate Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and Net Present
Value (NPV).
Plan
your cash flow to match the real world
Many
profitable startups and small businesses run aground on poor cash flow. The
Premier Edition of Business Plan Pro 12 helps you avoid cash flow problems by
creating what-if scenarios so you can test the key variables that affect your
cash flow. You can also use the CashPilot graphical tool, which provides a
visual representation to help you better manage three key components in your
balance sheet that affect your cash flow--accounts receivable, accounts
payable, and inventory/stock management.
Product Features
- Leverage your data in Microsoft Excel - If you already have financial data in Excel, you can easily import it and link it to your forecast. Then, include these tables as part of your plan or behind the scenes for advanced financial analysis.
- Plan your cash flow to match the real world - Run through "what-if" scenarios and test the key variables that affect your cash flow.
- The answers you need - Over 9,000 industry profiles included so you have real numbers from real businesses like yours to guide your decisions
- 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.
- 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.
System
Requirements
- Platform: Windows Vista / 7 / 2000 / XP
- Media: Software Download
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