Everything you need to create a winning plan!

Product Information

With Business Plan Pro 2008, you get a complete businessplanning tool. Business Plan Pro is more than just software that creates a business plan. Business Plan Pro 2008 Version 11 is a complete business planning package that will help you improve and grow your business for years to come! Perfect forexperienced entrepreneurs or individuals who have dreamed about starting a completely new venture. You can't move your business forward without a roadmap for success. Start planning today!

Manage your business better withBusiness Plan Pro 2008!

Business Plan Pro is based on a business plan format recognized by leading banks, lenders, investors, and the Small Business Administration (SBA). Business Plan Pro walks you through the entire planning processand generates a complete, professional and ready to distribute plan with a proven formula for success. With the proprietary EasyPlan Wizard, writing a business plan is easier than ever, making it a snap to get started!

Creating a business planis not just for startups. Take your business to the next level with our easy-to-use, powerful, Plan vs. Actual financial tools. Track your results and manage your business better by comparing your actual numbers to the figures you projected in yourplan. These tools help you better manage your profits, expenses and cash flow.


Includes

Palo Alto Software offers two free books with your purchase of Business Plan Pro 2008to receive free of charge by simply visitingthe Web site or calling the contact number provided within the product box.

The Art of the Start Book, by Guy Kawasaki
The Art of the Start by best-selling author, venture capitalist and entrepreneur Guy Kawasaki. The Time-Tested,Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything, this $27 value is included free in Business Plan Pro 2006.  This book is as relevant for two guys in a garage starting the next Google as it is for social activists trying to save the world. TheArt of the Start cuts through the theories and gets down to the real-world tactics of pitching, positioning, branding, recruiting, bootstrapping, and rainmaking!

Hurdle:  The Book on Business Planning, by Tim Berry
Hurdle:The Book on Business Planning by celebrated planning expert Tim Berry is included free in Business Plan Pro 2007.  This book is a comprehensive, respected resource addressing each step of creating a business plan. Packed with practical resourcesand suggestions, it addresses all areas of the business planning process. Hurdle also includes sample business plans for your reference as you create your own.

Peachtree by Sage Trial Version 2008
The CD contains trial versions ofthe following Peachtree by Sage products:

• Peachtree Premium Accounting
• Peachtree Complete Accounting
• Peachtree Pro Accounting
• Peachtree First Accounting 
• Peachtree Premium Accountingfor Construction
• Peachtree  Premium Accounting for Manufacturing
• Peachtree Premium Accounting for Nonprofits

Follow the step-by-step guidance

Get started fast
The EasyPlan Wizard lets you set up your plan quickly.  All you have to do is answer a few simple questions and it automatically determines your next steps.

Develop a strategy
Follow the Wizard'ssimple directions to begin forming your business strategy.  They will guide you through every step of the process - from making realistic projections and creating a break-even analysis, to helping you uncover your best markets.

Leverage real-life experience
Use the pop-up examples to inspire your thinking.  




Get the right numbers

Create a foundation
Automatically generatecash-flow projections with the Start-up Wizard.

Make realistic forecasts
Use the break-even analysis tool to help understand when you will break even and when you will start making money.

Plan for growth
Theforecaster tool automatically creates tables,, charts and reports that show how your business will grow.

Proceed with confidence
The Plan Review Wizard checks all your data twice to guarantee a flawless plan.




Impress your audience

Build a winning plan
Every page is automatically organized and collated to produce a bulletproof plan - in the preferred format of banks, investors and the SBA - thatgets results.

Give it your personal touch
Use familiar formatting tools to customize the appearance of your plan.  Import your own graphics, logos and photos.

Easy export and import
Simply export yourplan to Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint or import data from QuickBooks.  Or, create an Adobe PDF document.  You can even upload to a secure, password-protected Web site provided by Palo Alto Software.  You decide who can view yourplan.




Get inspired using one of 500+ real sample business plans

Use the Sample Plan Browser to scan through the library of more than 500+ real sample business plans.  Findthe one that is closest to your business or industry and use Business Plan Pro to edit it.




Benefit from more included tools

• Nolo's Small Business Law Center answers yourlegal questions. 
• James J. Hill Library's researchers arm you with facts for your business.
• The "Ask the Experts" site lets you ask Tim Berry and other experts questions directly.
• Free, customizedlogo for your business plan.
• and more!

Categories

Over 500 real business plans to get you started!

• Automotive, Travel & Transportation
• Children & Education
• Clothing
• Computers & Internet
• Construction & Engineering
• Consulting
• Entertainment
• Food
• Home-Based
• Hotels & Hospitality
• M