Palo Alto Business Plan Pro 2006

From the Manufacturer Palo Alto Business Plan Pro 2006 has everything you need to see your business plan through, from conception to completion. You can browse over 500 different sample business plans of the type commonly accepted by banks, the SBA, angel investors, and venture capitalists all around the world. You can also design your own loan documents, summary memo, product descriptions, marketing plans and more. You will get advanced collaboration tools, so you can easily assign portions of the plan to team members and then combine it all into a complete plan. The new Wizard-driven Financials can be exported to Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint, or to Adobe PDF documents. 500+ Complete Sample Business Plans You don’t have to worry about writer’s block with Business Plan Pro 2006. Use one of our sample business plans from a diverse list of over 500 to help you get started. This extensive library of sample plans allows you to select the plan that mirrors your general business concept, and use it as a guide to help you write your own. These plans can be viewed from our Sample Plan Browser as an example while you write your plan, or can be edited directly using Business Plan Pro. Sort the plans by industry type, view a summary paragraph of the plan, and skim the plan in a printable format. Financial Planning Options Business Plan Pro helps you determine your strategy whether you want to sell your business, go public, or simply stay the course and grow. Some of the new topics include detailed Exit Strategy and Financial Risks and Contingencies. SWOT Analysis Develop a thorough and objective study of your company’s internal Strengths and Weaknesses and external Opportunities and Threats so that you can determine the best strategy for success. Includes two business books The Art of Start by Guy Kawasaki, an essential guide for anyone starting anything. Hurdle, a no-nonsense approach to getting your plan done right. Industry Insight Business Plan Pro now leverages more than 9,000 different industry profiles to give you insight into how your business compares to similar companies. The software will explain, step by step, what the data means and how you can use it to your strategic advantage. Improved Plan Review The automatic Plan Review included in the software now checks for even more of the common financial-planning mistakes by entrepreneurs, offering tips and suggestions on improving your plan. Improved Table Wizards Detailed table wizards walk you through the entire process of generating advanced financial tables for your specific business and industry niche. Integrated Resources Get the additional help you need directly from Business Plan Pro, including direct links to sources for market data, venture capital opportunities, and legal guidance. New Plan Setup Wizard Customize your plan to meet your needs with the new and improved Plan Setup Wizard. The Wizard will guide you through the process of configuring your plan outline, your financials, and other key settings to match your plan to your company and your industry. Legal Tools & Business Reference Library Get the legal help you need to start your business. Nolo’s Small Business Legal Guide is included to guide you through common legal questions. Also included is Nolo’s eBook, Choosing a Legal Structure for Your Small Business. Selecting the right legal structure for your business is an important decision. This eGuide explains the advantages and disadvantages of: Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies and Special Structures for Special Situations. Creates Five Different Document Types: Loan Document New Product or Service Description Financial Plan Marketing Plan Complete Business Plan EasyPlan Wizard The EasyPlan Wizard provides step-by-step guidance and asks you simple questions to guide you through the process of producing a complete business plan. Based on your answers, the EasyPlan Wizard selects the plan outline that is right for your business. Exit Strategy Business Plan Pro helps you determine your strategy, whether it be to sell your business, go public, or simply stay the course and grow. All the spreadsheets you need Follow the EasyPlan Wizard as it guides you through your business plan tables, with instructions and examples for each as well as context-sensitive help. All the tables you need in a business plan are already linked together, financially and mathematically correct, and surrounded by easy-to-follow instructions and explanations. Just plug your numbers in and let Business Plan Pro do the rest. Balance Sheet Break-even Analysis Cash Flow General Assumptions Inventory Detail Market Analysis Milestones Past Performance Payables Detail Personal Net Worth Personnel Profit and Loss Ratios Receivables Detail Sales Forecast Start-up Requirements Start-up Funding Improved Sample Plan Browser Open a sample business plan and view the Plan Setup summary to see if it’s a good match for your business. Yo

Features

• Browse over 500 different Sample Business Plans accepted by banks, the SBA, angel investors, and venture capitalists all around the world
• Design your own loan documents, summary memo, product descriptions, marketing plans and more
• Advanced collaboration tools — assign portions of the plan to team members and then combine it all into a complete plan
• Print out sales forecasts and all kinds of what-if scenarios to present to possible investors — have every possibility covered
• New Wizard-driven Financials that can be exported to Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint, or to Adobe PDF documents