Platform:PC Disc Expert Guidance Writing your business plan just got easier 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 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 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 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 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 Finish your business plan and have time left to read War and Peace 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 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 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 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 Make your business plan the belle of the ball 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 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 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 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 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 Business plan funding tools 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 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 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 Business Plan Pro leverages more than 9,000 industry profiles to give you insight 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 Business planning financials made easy 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 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 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

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Simplified forecasting 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 A library of business planning resources 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 Business Plan Pro leverages more than 9,000 different industry profiles to give you insight 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 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 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 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 But wait, there's more! 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) 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

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Unparalleled customer service 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 Learn the ins and outs of small business legal issues and how to choose a legal structure for your business

Trademark basics ebook This ebook from Nolo gives you an overview of trademark law, doing business name searches, and much more

Free business plan review Business Plan Pro users get a free plan review from professional business plan writing consultants

Professional PowerPoint templates Business Plan Pro includes five professional PowerPoint templates, plus additional discounts on templates and designs.