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     Dependant on Microsoft Word and Excel to run multiple documents Jian’s BizPlan Builder uses MIDAS - Multi-user Interactive Document Assemble System to put it all together into a useable plan. What this means is that BizPlan Builder is a program that displays and works together with (highly) programmed and preformatted spreadsheets and documents. The system works pretty effortlessly to open and close different sections of the plan and financial projection templates. There are some compromises however…we experienced problems with our version of MS Office and required significant updates before the files would open properly…so to some extent the program is only as reliable as Microsoft Office. Finally, the window that the documents and spreadsheets open in at times is not large enough for the content making it difficult to see what is coming up down or across the page. 
     The program has some really cool features including shared files allowing you to load the program on multiple computers and open the same files every time. You can even assign varying levels of access to different account users by username and password. Another cool feature is the multiple variations of business plan templates available by selecting your business type (retail, service, etc) and/or who the plan is written for (bank, investor, strategic plan). A nice touch is that each section of the plan includes text that is customized with your company information and owners name giving “boiler plate” text that is then customized giving suggestions to the user. The plan outline can be as short as a few pages although the template we chose was 87 pages and that was only the standard text. While this means the outlines are comprehensive they also can be a little daunting for a first time plan writer.
     The financial projections have three options, two of which we tested. The Basic Projections amount to several independent spreadsheets similar to templates you fill in if you have the information. The second one we tested is the intermediate program. Important Note: The projections in this program are for excel wizards only! We found a couple of minor errors in the spreadsheets coding but they still took us some time to find and correct. If you understand excel functions like “IF” statements, cell protection, and have some accounting background the program can be rewarding…if not look to a different program.
 
Highs: Pre-filled Customized Text, Auto File Sharing
Lows: A little cumbersome, lengthy instructions for projections and excel know-how requirement
Bottom Line: High on content, highly advanced/customizable projections but definitely not for everyone.

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Revised business plan software helps you write a business plan or start a business or raise capital. Presenting to banks, sba, angel and venture capital investors. SBA, SBDCs and SBICs recommended. A plan de negocios good in Mexico and south america. Better than business plan pro. Includes a marketing plan.        BizPlanBuilder® v10  - $129.95!

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The original business planning software

Whether you are raising $5,000, $50 million, or simply organizing your strategy, BizPlanBuilder helps you generate a professional business plan quickly and efficiently. Menu-driven from start to finish, its organized system gives you sample plans, built-in financials and free Internet resources.
 
BizPlanBuilder includes short, pre-written Microsoft Word® templates, Microsoft Excel® financial workbooks and a Microsoft PowerPoint® presentation template — All easily customizable to suit your unique business. Expert comments on every page provide direction and insights to improve your plan as well as your business model. There are no blank pages, eliminating writer's block. BizPlanBuilder provides everything you need to accomplish your goals, including important supporting documents, plus $600+ worth of extras.
 

Integrates & manages Office documents

The revised design even enables adding previous business plan pages, other documents, and blank sections. Word. Excel. PowerPoint. You can easily drag and drop within the flexible organization menu to sort the sections to produce a business plan that works for you. Now you can quickly complete your plan and get in front of investors and lenders to get the capital you need. If you need to make changes, you can easily jump back in, edit and reprint.
 

The many advantages of BizPlanBuilder:

  • Easy - Uses native Word & Excel / Office (required) so you can quickly edit and customize your business plan without software import/export hassles
  • Fast - Sample plans are already written & integrated
  • Comprehensive - Plan + Financials + Everything you'll need
  • Modular - Intuitive Office document assembly system
  • Multi-User - Access your plan from your office, laptop or home
  • Collaborative - Share the project with your team and consultants over a network, server, or the Internet
  • Flexible - Financial models are in familiar Excel workbooks
  • Proven - More real (and BIG) success stories than any other
  • Refined - This is version 10, refined longer than any other
  • Reliable - Input from practicing experts in every field
  • Teaching Video - "The Thinking Behind Your Business Plan"
  • Web links - Free web-based Resources
  • Better - See this list of advantages
  • Guaranteed - Download it, use it... 60-Days or Money Back

Built for professionals as well as novices

If you are a business planning pro, you will appreciate the flexibility of the BizPlanBuilder system as well as the quality of the content that you would expect—for you, this is a real working toolset. (Remember to sign-on in our Expert Referral Network!) New to business and/or business planning? No problem.
  • Learn as much as possible about business
  • Organize your ideas, focus your team 
  • Prove to investors that you have a real business
  • Cover all the bases from market size, competitive advantages, demographics, financing, fulfillment ...
  • Forecast your costs, profits, cashflow...
  • Calculate your 'deal' and Return on Investment
  • Speak the language investors understand

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business plan sample screen

Intuitive & Flexible Financial Projections

All of the financial models are completely configured, so you don't have to be a spreadsheet or financial expert. (All JIAN spreadsheets are integrated within Excel workbooks enabling you or an expert to add or edit rows, columns and formulas, as well as completely modify the formatting to your liking.) Just enter your sales, expense, growth and other assumptions and variables and let the program run the calculations to produce investor-ready financial statements. See "what-if" when you change scenarios. It automatically calculates totals, percentages and ratios to show at a glance how much money you'll need, when you'll need it, and how soon you'll make a profit. It's easy to update—If you change a number, the spreadsheets automatically recalculate for you.
 

business plan financial forecast templates

Expert comments throughout

You will find expert advice, comments and suggestions throughout every section explaining what to do and why. The JIAN Handbook of Business Planning included with BizPlanBuilder provides a wealth of experience, ideas and information, plus a variety of additional tools to help you build your business and manage it more effectively with or without outside financing.

 

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