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Need a business plan to start or grow your business? Business Plan Pro 11.0 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.
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 Produce a complete, accurate plan with a minimum of time and expense. |
 Get from start to finish in less than 15 steps. |
 Includes the most commonly needed data for virtually every industry. |
 Easily import Microsoft Excel data directly into Business Plan Pro Premier and link it to your forecast. |
 Test the key variables that affect your cash flow. |
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.
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.
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.
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 11.0 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 Description
Need a business plan to start or grow your business? Business Plan Pro Premier 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. Write your business plan quickly and easily Business Plan Pro Premier has everything you need to create a plan today, all proven and error free. The software automatically customizes your plan outline to match your business type. Just answer a few simple questions and you're on your way to creating a professional business plan that gets results. The software automatically creates the spreadsheets, charts and graphs that investors are looking for. Business Plan Pro allows you to focus your time on executing your business strategy and growing your business. Simple or detailed, it's your choice New for 2009, Business Plan Pro Premier has a "keep it simple" option to get from start to finish in less than 15 steps. No other software offers a faster way to get your business plan done. If you need more, you can expand your plan at any point to provide the financial and strategic details you want, including SWOT analysis, marketing strategy, and web site plan. Recommended by experts, trusted by entrepreneurs Business Plan Pro Premier is the most popular business plan software on the market for nearly a decade, outselling all others combined. It is the recommended choice of: • The Wall Street Journal • Entrepreneur Magazine • PC World • Inc.com • PC Magazine • Guy Kawasaki Get started quickly with 500+ sample business plans Business Plan Pro Premier 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.
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
49 of 52 people found the following review helpful
A Professional Business Plan without the Headaches, Time Drain, & Professional Fees!
January 5, 2009
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I am a consultant who works with small businesses on startup, growth, and cash flow. I'm no stranger to writing business plans. I've sweated through a number of them for my own businesses and those of my clients. Business plans are time consuming and costly, and really kind of a pain in the neck...until now. I'm using Business Plan Pro Premier version to write my latest plan. I wish I'd started using it years ago, I'd have fewer gray hairs.
This software provides more than 500 sample business plans so I don't have to start from scratch. I can find a similar business and use that as my guide to get started. One headache gone.
The software guides me through step by step asking relevant questions in easily understandable language. And the navigation is simple and intuitive. Another headache gone.
The financial features are terrific. I enter information step by step and magically I get a spreadsheet and even charts detailing my projections. I don't have to struggle trying to remember how to create a chart in Excel. Very cool! The cash flow features are awesome--and remember, I work with cash flow everyday for a variety of businesses in a variety of industries. Nothing is more important than cash flow!
The Premier version even allows you to do what-if scenarios with your cash flow--"what if my sales are higher/lower?", "what if my receivables don't come in as planned?", etc. Very cool feature. The premier version also gives you the ability to enter your actual numbers as you work your plan so that you can see your progress and adapt your plan as needed.
**That means the software continues to be a valuable resource long after your plan is done!**
Now, for those businesses that need to present their business plan for funding or to get investors...Your business plan can be exported to PowerPoint! That's an amazing time saver right there. No need to reinvent the wheel. And, when all is said and done you have a very professional plan (Small Business Administration approved format) that is ready for presenting.
This software gives you all the pieces you need to create a professional business plan with the least amount of headaches and time. I love this program!
This software provides more than 500 sample business plans so I don't have to start from scratch. I can find a similar business and use that as my guide to get started. One headache gone.
The software guides me through step by step asking relevant questions in easily understandable language. And the navigation is simple and intuitive. Another headache gone.
The financial features are terrific. I enter information step by step and magically I get a spreadsheet and even charts detailing my projections. I don't have to struggle trying to remember how to create a chart in Excel. Very cool! The cash flow features are awesome--and remember, I work with cash flow everyday for a variety of businesses in a variety of industries. Nothing is more important than cash flow!
The Premier version even allows you to do what-if scenarios with your cash flow--"what if my sales are higher/lower?", "what if my receivables don't come in as planned?", etc. Very cool feature. The premier version also gives you the ability to enter your actual numbers as you work your plan so that you can see your progress and adapt your plan as needed.
**That means the software continues to be a valuable resource long after your plan is done!**
Now, for those businesses that need to present their business plan for funding or to get investors...Your business plan can be exported to PowerPoint! That's an amazing time saver right there. No need to reinvent the wheel. And, when all is said and done you have a very professional plan (Small Business Administration approved format) that is ready for presenting.
This software gives you all the pieces you need to create a professional business plan with the least amount of headaches and time. I love this program!
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Access Method:Box|Platform for Display:PC
I tried to create a business plan by following the guidelines and outlines of many books that I checked out from the library. They all had different ideas and formats and this frustrated me.
I bought this software in the hopes that it would guide me - much like a program such as TurboTax guides a user in completing their tax returns. To my surprise and relief, that's exactly what this program does.
You will be able to select three different levels of complexity from the start - a short business plan that comes out to about 20 pages depending upon how much you write to a medium that is probably twice as long and then a very long and has a complex format.
Once you begin, the program guides you with instructions and examples of how to complete the marketing analysis summary, then on to other topics such as the executive summary, and etc. It will also allow you to enter your financial numbers into a built-in spreadsheet.
The best part of it is that the program puts all of your pages in the proper order with a table of contents and automatically creates colorful graphs, too and does a great job of formatting the whole thing.
I could go on, but this was a tremendous help for me and allowed me to create a business plan that I was very proud of.
I only gave it four stars, though, because the word processing part of the program is quirky and doesn't quite work as well as Microsoft Word. Sometimes you can't copy and paste sentences that easily.
Overall, I recommend this program!
I bought this software in the hopes that it would guide me - much like a program such as TurboTax guides a user in completing their tax returns. To my surprise and relief, that's exactly what this program does.
You will be able to select three different levels of complexity from the start - a short business plan that comes out to about 20 pages depending upon how much you write to a medium that is probably twice as long and then a very long and has a complex format.
Once you begin, the program guides you with instructions and examples of how to complete the marketing analysis summary, then on to other topics such as the executive summary, and etc. It will also allow you to enter your financial numbers into a built-in spreadsheet.
The best part of it is that the program puts all of your pages in the proper order with a table of contents and automatically creates colorful graphs, too and does a great job of formatting the whole thing.
I could go on, but this was a tremendous help for me and allowed me to create a business plan that I was very proud of.
I only gave it four stars, though, because the word processing part of the program is quirky and doesn't quite work as well as Microsoft Word. Sometimes you can't copy and paste sentences that easily.
Overall, I recommend this program!
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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This product is a good tool if you have never done a business plan and you need some help learning what to put in it. Not only that, but the software does all of the calculations and stuff for you, so that you don't have to worry about making trivial mistakes.
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