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Streetwise Business Plans: Create a Business Plan to Supercharge Your Profits!

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I have purchased probably 5 business plan books and software packages over the last 8 years. None of them were clear enough or easy enough to get me through the process of writing a good, complete business plan. This one really works. I sat down with the book and software, and over the course of a week, wrote a business plan that has received great results. Every business owner needs a business plan and this is somethig that you really do have to do for yourself. Unfortunately, writing a good business plan does not come easily to many people. This book will get you through the process, and you will end up with a good plan.
My only complaint is that the software is windows only.

From time to time I have a client who needs a business plan. Most have no idea where to begin and really no desire to write a plan. I would often be asked to write the plan for them, but without a real template or software geared to it, it was like re-inventing the wheel everytime.

A few months ago I picked up this book, and the accompanying software, and my job was suddenly made easier. The instructions are easy to folllow and the software is easy to use, a plus for a non-technical type like myself. Right now I'm even using it to put together my own business plan.

If you are seeking an easy to read and use guide to business plans, I recommend this one.

I am an proficient writer, but I had never written a business plan before, so I had trouble getting started. Of the three books I purchased on writing business plans, this one was the most helpful because it provides "lead ins" to get me started, with suggestions for elaborating on details. For example, "Our key competitive advantage is..." The lead-ins are tailored for varying business sizes--from small start-ups to large establishments.

Over a few days, I was able to assemble a skeleton of a business plan. After researching my industry for marketing and competition, I was able to fill in the sections I had outlined with the use of the book. My business plan was well-received by bankers and business people. It gave me confidence from having done thorough research on operating the business.

I had bought a used paperback version (without software) on Amazon for $6.00. In hindsight, the software may have saved typing time. I couldn't have written my business plan without this book!

Me and an associate wrote our business plan using this book as our reference. Neither of us had any experience writting a business plan and didn't know where to begin. This book helped us get off the ground in no time. If your new to writting business plans or you're just not sure where to begin, this is the book for you.

Although there was software attached there was no Table of Content or no basic outline to follow in terms of putting the Business Plan together. I had problems with pulling it all together and found the book as well as the software not to be of assistance in that area whatsoever.

I thought that the software would give you a laid out format to follow much easier than what I found that would assist me in the actual writing of this Business Plan and what I got was allot of sections with questions that I needed to cut and paste with no rime or reason that I needed to put together with no Table of Content on how it needed to be put together, in my opinion. Kind of like a gig saw puzzle. I wasn't counting on that! This book and software did not give me what I needed!

I preferred the older version. The software with the new version is more difficult to understand and use. The main book is still solid and necessary for one to do their own B.P.