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B U S I N E S S P L A N M A S T E R
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Microsoft Works
Version 1.0
If today's date is after July 4, 1993, you need a new version!
BUSINESS PLAN MASTER will:
* Help you create a highly professional business plan.
* Save you many hours (even days!) of work.
* Let you compare your business with others in your
industry.
* Give you buckets of money, Shangri-La, a Rolls-Royce in
your driveway, the perfect spouse, wonderful children,
world peace and intergalactic harmony. (just kidding!)
Requirements
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Any PC or compatible with a word processing or page layout
program and a spreadsheet program. These files are designed for
use by those with a basic (not advanced) knowledge of word
processing and spreadsheets.
The text files are in Microsoft Works 2.0 (*.WPS). The
spreadsheet files are in Microsoft Works v2.0 (*.WKS). Any
later versions and also many other competitive programs such as
WordStar, Word, or Quattro Pro should be able to import these
files.
I am partial to laser printers, but it is not a requirement
UNLESS you are planning to present this plan to venture
capitalists or other sophisticated investors.
A version for WordPerfect 5.1 and Lotus 1-2-3 is also
available. It should be titled BIZPLNXX.ZIP.
A Macintosh version is also available. It is located on
CompuServe, Ziffnet, GEnie, Delphi, America OnLine, BMUG, and
BCS-Mac, as well as several shareware vendors.
Purpose:
Every business needs to have a plan in order to track its
progress. There is no business too small, too large, too
complex or too simple to avoid having a business plan. I found
that many businessmen assume that the usefulness of their
business plan is over once the business is up and running. I
have been successful using a business plan not only to start a
business, but as an important management tool in an ongoing
business.
This program is designed for use by any size (small, medium
or large) or type (product or service) of business. It also
includes all the necessary information which most lenders or
investors are seeking.
I didn't write this program in an ivory tower some place,
but out of my own business experience. For seven years, I
imported cuckoo clocks from the Black Forest of Germany, so this
is definetly a "cuckoo" program! I am involved in many other
business ventures. I'd be lying if I said I made money with all
of them. But I can truthfully say that all were successful,
mainly because I followed a plan and stuck to it.
BUSINESS PLAN MASTER supplies you with complete template
files. I give you professional formats (footnootes, tables of
contents,some simple graphics), some excellent sample text and
several spreadsheet files for you to use. Alone these could
save you many hundreds of hours of work. Because of the wide
diversity of businesses and business ideas, I have tried to make
these files as universal as possible. Over time, you will
likely incorporate your own language into the text and make
modifications to the worksheets.
Please make copies of these files in case you trash one. It
happens to all of us!
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QUICK START
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If you want to get started quickly, just read these few
lines:
FIRST, take a look at what is here. The installation
program put the files into a directory on your hard drive called
"BIZPLAN". In this directory you will find the USERS.GDE and
several other general files. It also created two
subdirectories, WORKS and ASCII. The template files have been
place in the appropriate subdirectory.
Open the spreadsheets in your spreadsheet program. The best
file to look at first is BPMPROF.WKS (Proforma Financial
Statements). I highly recommend that you do your spreadsheet
work first. Make sure your business idea is going to be
financially worthwhile before trying to write the text portion.
Get into your word processing program.
Open the BUSINESS PLAN MASTER file, BIZPLN21.WPS. This is
the main BUSINESS PLAN MASTER file which will contain the text
you will use.
To access the BIZPLN21.WPS file from MS Works, use "File
Open" and then look for it in the directory you placed it in.
If you are now hopelessly lost, take a look at the User's
Guide. It is an ASCII text file which means it can be used by
any word processing program. You can also read it at the DOS
prompt by typing "TYPE USERS.GDE |MORE" . By registering at the
*PROFESSIONAL* level, I send you a printed User's Guide along
with other valuable items.
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List of Files:
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The text files are in Microsoft Works 2.0 format. The
spreadsheet files are in MS Works (*.WKS) format. These files
can be opened with higher versions. Most other spreadsheet
programs can import the Works files.
BIZPLN21.WPS and BIZPLN21.ASC
Business Plan Master
This is the main template document. A ready-to-go form
which will help you have a business plan in print in just a few
hours. Identical in every format. ASC=ASCII, WPS=Microsoft
Works 2.0.
REGISTER.ME
Registration Form
This is a shareware program and this is the form to use to
register.
BPMBREAK.WKS
BPM Breakeven Analysis
A simple worksheet to determine your breakeven point.
Either contains macros (Lotus) or has an accompanying macro
sheet (MS Works).
BPMHIST.WKS
BPM Historical Statements
For companies which have been in business. A way to compare
your past performance to your planned future performance.
BPMPROF.WKS
BPM Proforma Financials
A large worksheet which will chart your cash flow,
generate income statements, balance sheets, ratio analysis,
asset use, chart EPS, and technical analysis.
USERS.GDE
User's Guide
You may print this out to guide you in filling out file
"Business Plan Master" and the worksheet files. Or you can
register at the **PROFESSIONAL** LEVEL and I will send you a
printed User's Guide designed to fit nicely next to your
computer.
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How to Obtain Technical Support:
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All users can obtain Technical Support either by U.S. mail,
CompuServe E-Mail (70400,153), GEnie (D.WORKS3), or America
OnLine (DavidW2959). We will try our best to fully support
unregistered users during their evaluation period, but we will
give priority to registered users, if necessary. Registered
users become eligible to receive free, unlimited Technical
Support by telephone.
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What SHAREWARE is:
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Shareware describes a method of distributing copyrighted
software in which a user is allowed to fully evaluate the
software before purchasing it. After an evaluation period, the
user is required to register the product if he decides to keep
using it.
Shareware distribution addresses all of the legitimate
complaints that users have with commercial software
distribution.
o Shareware allows a user to fully evaluate a product, free of
charge, in his or her home or business, *before* deciding to
buy it.
o Shareware programs can circulate freely on Bulletin Boards,
through Shareware disk distributors, or through user groups.
o Because Shareware distribution reduces the need to
advertise, Shareware is less expensive than commercial
software.
o Shareware authors can often be more responsive to users'
requests for help or bug fixes than large software
companies.
o Shareware software, needless to say, is never
copy-protected.
In short, Shareware is a user's dream come true. Users show
their appreciation to developers for this extremely flexible
distribution scheme by registering their software. Without user
registrations Shareware software would gradually disappear. It
is not sufficient to simply let the "other guy" pay the
registration. You are the other guy's "other guy".
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What SHAREWARE is not:
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Shareware is not "free" software. Shareware is not Public
Domain software. The fee that you may have paid to receive a
Shareware program does not mean that the software has been paid
for. This money was paid to a Shareware disk vendor, User
Group, Bulletin Board Service or retailer to cover their cost of
getting the program to you. Shareware software is paid for by
registering your copy with the author.
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Business Plan Master History
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BUSINESS PLAN MASTER has been under development for over
four years. During that period it has been in constant use by
its author. BUSINESS PLAN MASTER was originally developed for
the IBM PC. It was later developed to run on Apple Macintosh
computers. The development now is done concurrently - wherever
I feel like working on a particular day!
Version 1 - released January, 1992.
Version 1.2 - Released March, 1992 - Expanded emphasis on
service businesses, changes in User's Guide to make it clearer,
addition of ASP required text.
Version 1.3 - Released June, 1992 - Many cosmetic changes and
change of number formats to ease international use. More
changes in User's Guide to help understanding of financial terms
and phrases. Got rid of a lot of extraneous *.doc files and
added more humor.
Version 1.3(a) - Released September, 1992 - Added a few items to
BPMPROF.WK1. Maintenance upgrade.
Version 2.1 - Released November, 1992 - Rewrote spreadsheets in
Lotus 1-2-3 version 2.01 (rather than 2.2) to allow greater
usage. Added new text to BIZPLN21.* files. Added Microsoft
Works files. Added PROFESSIONAL PACKAGE registration. Author
moved to "God's Country".
Version 2.1a - Added an installation program.
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The Future of BUSINESS PLAN MASTER:
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BUSINESS PLAN MASTER is a dynamic program. BUSINESS PLAN
MASTER has changed considerably since its conception, and it has
been further enhanced since its Shareware release. I originally
wrote BUSINESS PLAN MASTER for an import venture with Germany
and that well-known German perfectionism has rubbed off on me!
I have already spent thousands of hours developing this program.
By distributing BUSINESS PLAN MASTER as Shareware I am
expressing my confidence in the public to "Do the Right Thing".
I would like you to evaluate BUSINESS PLAN MASTER for as long as
30 days before deciding whether you want to keep it. If you do
decide to keep it, you must register your copy. Full details on
registration can be found in the REGISTER.ME file. I would be
anxious to hear your comments about BUSINESS PLAN MASTER.
Please feel free to contact me with your suggestions for new
features, etc.
Trial Use License:
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Business Plan Master is NOT a public domain program. It is
Copyright (c) 1992 by David A. Works. All rights reserved.
This software and accompanying documentation are protected by
United States Copyright law and also by International Treaty
provisions. Any use of this software in violation of Copyright
law or the terms of this limited license will be prosecuted to
the best of our ability. The conditions under which you may
copy this software and documentation are clearly outlined below
under "Distribution Restrictions".
David A. Works hereby grants you a limited license to use this
software for evaluation purposes for a period not to exceed
thirty (30) days. If you intend to continue using this software
(and/or it's documentation) after the thirty (30) day evaluation
period, you MUST make a registration payment to David A. Works.
Using this software after the thirty (30) day evaluation period,
without registering the software is a violation of the terms of
this limited license.
Licensee shall not use, copy, rent, lease, sell, modify,
decompile, disassemble, otherwise reverse engineer, or transfer
the licensed program except as provided in this agreement. Any
such unauthorized use shall result in immediate and automatic
termination of this license.
All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to David A.
Works.
TRIAL USE (SHAREWARE EVALUATION VERSION) WARRANTY:
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THE SHAREWARE EVALUATION (TRIAL USE) VERSION IS PROVIDED AS IS.
DAVID A. WORKS MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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If you have any suggestions for changes or improvements,
please feel free to contact me via any of the services listed
below.
IF YOU LIKE BUSINESS PLAN MASTER, PASS IT ALONG TO FRIENDS
AND BUSINESS ASSOCIATES, BBS'S OR USER'S GROUPS.
Good luck and I wish you the best in your business
endeavors.
CompuServe 70400,153
Delphi DAVIDWORKS
GEnie D.WORKS3
America OnLine DAVIDW2959
Phone: (406) 862-1280