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Lacey Kawaa says...

I hate doing business plans but this makes the process a lot easier. Good program and a good buy.

Posted on August 28, 2011

Creola Hunkins says...

Purchased this item to help in writing a business plan. Software was easy to load and fairly easy to use. Has many examples of different business plans to review before you begin your own. Used software to write the plan and used the plan with the bank and SBA to acquire loan for the business. Would recommend for anyone wanting to update an existing plan or write one for a new business. Great customer support available on line or by phone.

Posted on August 28, 2011

Cira Seleg says...

I have used Business Plan software for a number of years, and I find it to be a great combination of robust functionality and ease of use. Whether you are a beginner, or a seasoned plan writer, Business Plan Pro organizes you plan in a way that ensures that nothing is overlooked.

Posted on August 28, 2011

Muoi Bosquet says...

This is not only a great guide for builders, there's some good information in here on the birds that will (you hope) use the houses, too.What to build where, what to skip in your region, etc.Would be nice if there were some better building tips (e.g. - how to get the most out of a single piece of wood, mounting), but you'll figure those out along the way.

Posted on August 30, 2011

Hermine Bliler says...

This software is easy to use and prints out a very professional looking business plan. It will automatically put in graphs and charts which I very much liked. Would definately recommend the product.

Posted on September 1, 2011

Frida Bochicchio says...

The book does have plans and drawings, but the instructions are not nearly as complete as the title would have you believe.I thought that it would be more detailed than it is and would include more original plans.The ones in here are just basic plans that are included in every free plan site I've found, so why pay for them?

Posted on September 2, 2011

Reinaldo Mccanse says...

I've never written a business plan, nor have I done any serious work with financial spreadsheets. Just using examples found online or in books seemed a bit overwhelming. When I got the software installed and running on my computer, I was very pleased at the intuitive way the program was laid out. All of the text sections that I needed to write came easily with the clear instructions and samples.



I had troubles with the spreadsheets. When I had the Business Plan software check my spreadsheets, it claimed there were errors. The good news is that the software even listed the name of the spreadsheets, which had the errors (I had not noticed the spreadsheet names before this point). The software even told me how to fix my errors. This was great!



Sadly, I could not just link to the offending spreadsheet with a click of the mouse. Confusingly, the spreadsheet names did not match the software program outline titles. The spreadsheet names were also in a different order than the business plan outline. I had to manually hunt through every section of the entire software program to find the offending spreadsheet. By the time I had found the spreadsheet, I had forgotten HOW I was supposed to fix the error. Once I found the right spreadsheet, I ended up manually writing down the business plan outline section where the spreadsheet was located so I could find it again, then I went back to the spreadsheet check section for information on how to fix the spreadsheet.



And worst of all to me, I still did not understand how the numbers went together when the software printed out the tables. I know the numbers I have from my research, but the software did not make this section simple or intuitive enough for me to understand.



Lastly, when I finished the work I could do and took it to a local Small Business & Entrepreneurship Development place, I was told there were a couple of spreadsheets of information missing:



1.) A spreadsheet listing the cost of fixtures and equipment is needed to justify the dollar amount I listed on the line "Start-up Assets To Fund" under Table: Start-Up Funding. Currently it appears the software just asks for a single number input to cover everything you need to start, which seems pie-in-the-sky, pick a number at random, and not hard financial data. Also, I have no idea where my advertising, website development, and other start up expenses before opening the business are supposed to go since those are not "assets" as is defined by my understanding of the term.



2.) A "Personal Assets" spreadsheet is needed. This software is missing that critical piece of information that lenders will require about a borrower's loan worthiness.



I'm still working on this part, so I don't know if I can import these extra spreadsheets into the program, or if I'll have to print out my spreadsheets separately and add them to the back of the business plan.



Overall, despite the spreadsheet issues I'm still working through, this software is very worthwhile. I went from knowing nothing about business plans, to having one that will work when I get the extra spreadsheets finished. The director of SB&ED had even complimented me on the written portion of my plan, citing the details written. Considering I knew nothing about how to construct a business plan, that impressed me.

Posted on September 3, 2011

Elva Radakovich says...

This product is good, but even with the free shipping which is supposed to be between 5-7 days, they didn't ship the product until 6 days after I ordered it. Dont know if I will buy from amazon.com again!

Posted on September 4, 2011

Hugh Seever says...

I have not received this book.I have received two of the three books I ordered.I ordered all the books at one time but was charged two separate shipping fees, I believe on my credit card.

Posted on September 7, 2011

Dorine Harwood says...

The software was intuitive and every step of the business plan was layed out in helpful formats.I would recommed this to anyone creating a business plan even if its only for your own internal use.The program takes you through every step with explanations and examples.



Tech support is also excellent.I was unable to open a saved file after having had issues with my computer.I emailed the file to Palo Alto tech support and within 24 hours they repaired it and returned it to me.

Posted on September 9, 2011