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The Uk's Best-Selling Business Plan Software

Business Plan Pro is the No.1 rated and best-selling business plan software. And it's no surprise really. It leads you through every step of the way with prompts and tips to help you quickly create a professional business plan.

You can jump start your own business plan by using one of the 500+ sample plans provided in Business Plan Pro 2007, or start your own plan from scratch. Whichever route you choose, the EasyPlan Wizard ® guides you through every step from start to finish. Business Plan Pro 2007 is very good value at £79.99 and comes with a no questions asked 60-day money-back guarantee.

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Top 10 Internet Products for Starting a New Business

Starting a business is an incredibly exciting time for any entrepreneur; however it can also be stressful with so much to do in so little time. The start-up phase is also characterized by significant expenditures against a backdrop of uncertain income. However, there are a number of products and services that can help you maximize your chances of success while also saving you considerable time and money. Click here to read this article in full.

Securing Venture Capital Funding

If you are in the process of securing venture capital funding then here are some tips and suggestions to help you along the way. Click here to read them.

Top 10 UK Resources to Help you Write a Winning Business Plan

Writing a business plan is one of the most important things an entrepreneur must do when starting a new business. However, writing a compelling business plan is easier said than done, particularly when time can be so precious. This article outlines the key resources available to UK entrepreneurs when preparing a business plan.  Click here to read this article in full.

Cash Flow Calculator

This cash calculator shows you how business-to-business sales, carrying inventory, and rapid growth can absorb a business' money. Click here for the cash flow calculators or here for more calculators.

Why Business Planning is not just for Start-ups

One of the greatest misconceptions about business planning is that a business plan is useful only for start-ups. While start-up companies are indeed one significant segment of business planners, business planning is being utilised by an increasing number of companies as a means to manage growth better, to ensure new ideas have been assessed for commercial viability, and to value a business on exit. Click here to read this article in full.

Written by Alan Gleeson, MD of Palo Alto Software Ltd, creators of Business Plan Pro 2007.

How to Write an Effective Marketing Plan

A marketing plan is a core component of a business plan. It relates specifically to the marketing of a particular product or service and it describes the following compents; Click here to read this article in full.

Article written by Alan Gleeson, MD of Palo Alto Software Ltd, creators of Business Plan Pro 2007

Top 10 Business Plan Mistakes to Avoid

The importance of business planning is widely documented; however, guidance as to what constitutes good business planning is less clearly defined. This article aims to redress that imbalance by describing 10 of the most common mistakes that occur in business plans. Click here to read the full article.

Article written by Alan Gleeson, MD of Palo Alto Software Ltd, creators of Business Plan Pro 2007

Market Research

Market research is the process of gaining information about your market. Preferably, this is specific information about your target market and the key factors that influence their buying decisions. Market research can be casual and limited in scope and, although it may not be “statistically significant” research, it can still be valuable. Read the full article here.

Free Sample Business Plans

Looking for a fast, easy way to write a business plan? Start with one of the 100+ free sample business plans available in their entirety below. These business plan templates contain realistic sample content for all sorts of businesses. See examples of how to write an effective executive summary, craft a mission statement, and put together accurate cash flow projections, expense budgets, break-even analysis, and more. Click here to read the sample plans.