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     Business Plan Pro takes all of the features of the standard edition and then ramps it up a notch. Most of the advanced features are related to the financial projections with the exception of the Collaboration Tool which allows any user with a license to view and work from one file saving changes to one central location. In addition, this feature allows users to customize the Business Plan outline with standardized text and share it with other people across the web. This feather seams particularly useful for franchises which have standardized business plans and financial data allowing the franchisee to input their own personal information into the plan.
     The biggest difference with the financial projections is the ability to create two years of monthly projections rather than just one (then several more years of annual projections). The obvious question to us seemed to be, “Why not three years of monthly projections?” like every other program on the market. To some extent we realize that projecting monthly data beyond 12 months is “shaking the magic eight ball” but once committed to two years why not three?
     Other features include more detailed financial projection data including payroll subcategories and other operating expenses. This version also allow you to import customized spreadsheets into the plan such as expense tables or other relevant data. Included is a Business Valuation calculation and an Investment Offering Table useful if you are trying to attract Angel or Venture Capital dollars for your start-up.
     Finally, after you have started your venture Business Plan Pro Premier offers additional value from a Plan vs. Actual feature that allows you to go back and compare your performance against your original projections. This feature includes tracking your progress on milestones, twelve additional charts for visually gauging performance and tables for sales and profit and loss.
     The downside to the premier version is costs. Most start-up businesses probably will not use or understand the advanced features of Business Plan Pro Premier. But, for those that do want/need all of the features are effortless to use and provide professional looking results for a reasonable cost.
     Overall Business Plan Pro Premier shines for companies who have a history of success, highly complex business structure and advanced financial projection and analysis needs. 
 
Highs: Highly Advanced Projections with Simplified Data Input
Lows: Needs Three Years of Monthly Forecasts, Features not Relevant to Start-Up Businesses
Bottom Line: Excellent Financial Analysis for Businesses with 5-10 Years of History.

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The Premier Edition of Business Plan Pro offers more advanced tools for businesses that are truly serious about creating a comprehensive and professional business plan.

  • Save time and money by using the Excel import tools.
  • Create a detailed business valuation for your business or startup.
  • Make better decisions with plan vs. actual tracking.
  • Create “what-if scenarios” to plan for future changes in your business.
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Manage your business better

Fortune 500 companies choose Business Plan ProAre you on track with your initial goals? Import QuickBooks data directly into your business plan so that you can compare what you have planned against your real-world numbers. Use the management dashboard to track variances in an easy way so you can make adjustments to your business that keep you and your team focused on the long-term goals.

 

Present your plan to investors with confidence

Calculating the value of your business is vital if you are trying to find investors, apply for a loan, or sell your business to a potential buyer. The Premier Edition of Business Plan Pro includes detailed valuation tools that can help you determine a solid business valuation and create a professional investment offering. Showcase the true value of your business with more advanced spreadsheets that describe the sources and uses of cash for any new or existing business. Make sure you maximize the full value of your business by using this option, which is only available in the Premier Edition.

 

Manage your cash flow

Want to see exactly where your cash is going? The Premier Edition includes a visual cash flow chart called the Cash Pilot™. The Cash Pilot gives you a visual representation of how accounts payable, accounts receivable, and inventory are affecting cash flow. The dynamic capabilities of the Cash Pilot allow you to adjust these amounts on the fly to easily see how your cash flow is affected by changes in your plan. Want to hire a new employee? How will this affect your overall cash flow? Easily visualize your cash needs with this advanced feature, available only in the Premier Edition.

 

Completely customizable

For those advanced users that would prefer to create additional tables or import current work done in Excel, there are many options available that allow for customization of your business plan. The Premier Edition gives you the power to insert a new user table, and paste cells directly from Excel into your plan; you can also import an entire Excel worksheet or workbook directly into your plan.

 

Create your own plan templates

The Premier Edition's ability to create custom templates is perfect for planning consultants, franchise owners, and any business looking to create a custom outline for a business plan. A template can be used to create future plans with customized topics and tables. You can export templates to share with other Business Plan Pro users, or import templates sent by other users.

Extend your plan beyond the first year

Business planning should not be a one-time activity. The best plans stay alive throughout the implementation cycle and are updated to reflect actual performance and changing conditions. Business Plan Pro is designed to support the multi-year planning and implementation process with easy year-end archiving and roll-forward features.

 

And all the basics too

In addition to all the extended features, the Premier Edition contains all the capabilities and benefits of the Standard Edition, including over customizable sample business plans, step-by-step instructions, flexible plan outlines, SBA-approved document formats, and more.

 

New Features for Version 11.0 Standard Premier
Rebuilt from the ground up
New chart editing tool
"Keep it simple" plan option
Support for plans in Spanish
New table editing tool
Publish to SecurePlan.com
Integrated management dashboard  
Cash flow planning with what-if scenarios  
Multi-year plan management  

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