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RocketScientist

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Apr 21, 2008 2:41 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Has anyone used software like Business Plan Pro to write a business plan? Are these type of software useful and worth purchasing?

stonesledge

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Apr 21, 2008 3:06 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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We have referred many clients to that software and they all seem to make great use of the step by step functions and graphs etc... It is also very affordable. You still have to do background research on your own to fill in those areas of need.

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winston2

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Apr 21, 2008 11:09 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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I have recomended Business Plan Pro to my clients and it seems to do the job but you need to remember that it is the first two pages that will sell the lender on you and your project.

Winston

robertj

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Apr 21, 2008 11:36 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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I prefer BizPlanBuilder from JIAN software [ www.jian.com ] because it uses Word and Excel and it has a collaboration feature so we can work together with our clients on the plan.

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KevDev

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Apr 21, 2008 2:52 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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I`ve always been a big believer in a solid business plan book rather than software, myself!

Good luck!

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zensufi

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Apr 23, 2008 12:51 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Have not tried any software, but got bits and pieces from different books. However, the most useful biz plan I found was a template online written by a college professor. Will have to dig up the link. I took it and plugged in biz plan info for two different companies and it turned out great.

-m-

WildMountainGourmet

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Apr 23, 2008 8:54 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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interested in seeing that template if you can find it

RocketScientist

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Apr 25, 2008 2:31 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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interested in seeing that template if you can find it

I would be interested in seeing it myself.

scottg

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May 03, 2008 1:15 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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I`ve used Business Plan Pro and liked the step by step approach and ease of writing down my thoughts, then going back and editing them as I thought things through to a deeper level. Having the plan broken down in sections allows you to click back and forth from section to section as you refine the plan.

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brianok

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May 03, 2008 9:09 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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I`ve looked at a number of different business plan formats from examples that I`ve found in various places, and I liked the one I found at SCORE (http://www.score.org/business_toolbox.html). I used that format and changed some of the sections based on other templates/examples. There are many examples out there that step you through it, without paying for software.
That`s been my preference.

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