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- --- Welcome to BizPlanBuilder (tm) ---
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- This disk contains the BizPlanBuilder Text files and Financial Models.
- (c) 1988, 1989 by JIAN/Tools For Sales. All rights reserved.
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- JIAN/Tools For Sales(tm)
- 127 Second Street, Top Floor * Los Altos, CA 94022 * (415) 941-9191
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- ********* Use up/down arrows, PgUp/PgDn to move, <Esc> to end ********
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- >>>----------> QUICK INSTALLATION <----------<<<
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- For QUICK installation on a hard disk system, place the BizPlanBuilder
- disk in Drive "A" and enter the command A:INSTALL. This will create a
- BIZPLAN subdirectory on your "C" harddisk and copy the BizPlanBuilder
- files into it.
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- >>> -------------------------------------------------------------- <<<
- >>> Please read this entire file for information on BizPlanBuilder <<<
- >>> -------------------------------------------------------------- <<<
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- | Here's how it works... |
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- This business plan outline is designed to get you and your team past
- writer's block and keep this important project moving. To make it easy
- for you to incorporate this outline into your actual Business Plan we
- have designed it with a number of built-in features (listed below). Of
- course, as you progress you will naturally edit, update and improve the
- text. You have a good start nevertheless.
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- Search & Replace
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- Use Search/Replace to to change items like: (Company), (product). You
- can use the same Search/Replace criteria throughout BizPlanBuilder --
- set it up once, then change each section, one-after-another, before you
- proceed to another task.
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- Headlines
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- Sub-headlines are in place and in CAPITALS.
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- Structured Sentences & Paragraphs
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- Sentences and paragraphs (in as many places as possible) are already
- started for you and they prompt you to complete them. This will save
- time and a lot of typing. As you will see, you can just simply read it
- through and your mind automatically kicks into gear with the next
- thoughts. Just start writing.
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- Prompts, Ideas & Suggestions
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- Replace the XXXs with actual data, names, products, etc. (In
- parentheses, after the XXXs is an explanation, suggestion and/or
- instruction for what is needed here.)
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- * Below each section are several lines, in italics with a bullet in
- front, elaborating on what should be covered in the section.
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- * We recommend that you leave these in place until your plan is
- complete -- to double check the contents of each section.
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- * Use Search to "Find Next" "*" when it's time to delete these
- portions.
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- We suggest that you print a copy of the entire plan first so that you
- can read it over. It will be easier to read and you can start making
- notes and jotting down ideas. You can also distribute portions of it to
- the appropriate people for them to complete.
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- *** SPECIAL NOTES ***
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- Use the batch file PRINTME.BAT to print ALL of the files on your local
- printer. You will require the DOS program PRINT.COM (and DOS 3.0 and up.)
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- Using the DOS "COPY" command, copy all the files to a working diskette
- or to your hard disk.
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- Use the file BR.COM to "BROWSE" any of the files. To start, type
- "BR filename.TXT" and use the cursor controls, <Esc> to end.
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- ***===================================================================***
- *** SPREADSHEET FILES ***
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- The six spreadsheets included in BizPlanBuilder are provided in two
- formats: ".WK1" files (compatible with Lotus 1-2-3 Version 2); and
- ".WKS" files (compatible with Lotus 1-2-3 Version 1A). Most spreadsheet
- programs that can read Lotus worksheets are able to process the ".WK1"
- files. The Version 1A files are provided for compatibility with those
- programs that cannot read the Version 2 files. If your program can read
- either worksheet format, then select the Version 2 files.
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- Lotus Version 2 Lotus Version 1A
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- BALANCE .WK1 CASHFLOW.WK1 BALANCE .WKS CASHFLOW.WKS
- BREAKEVN.WK1 FUNDS .WK1 BREAKEVN.WKS FUNDS .WKS
- BUDGET .WK1 INCOME .WK1 BUDGET .WKS INCOME .WKS
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- ***===================================================================***
- *** ADDITIONAL FILES ***
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- Not listed in the Table of Contents are three additional files:
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- FINANCES.WK1 A merged, fully-linked version of the six financial
- spreadsheet templates, provided in Lotus 1-2-3,
- Version 2 format. See the addendum sheet for full
- details.
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- NONDISCL.AGR A Non-Disclosure agreement that can be used to
- establish a confidential relationship between you
- and a third party and protect your valuable ideas.
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- OTHERPRD.TXT A listing of companion products to BizPlanBuilder,
- that will help you build a stronger business faster.
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- *** BizPlanBuilder(tm) copyright (C) 1988, 1989 ***
- *** by JIAN/Tools For Sales. All Rights Reserved. ***
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-
- No part of this publication and/or software may be reproduced,
- transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated
- into any language in any form by any means without prior written
- permission of JIAN/Tools For Sales.
-
- Not Copy Protected, but could you imagine starting or managing your
- business on a foundation of stolen property?! May the fleas of 1,000
- camels nibble on your XXX for all eternity if you give BizPlanBuilder
- away, sell it, or in any way use or provide it inappropriately. We do
- not want that kind (or any other -- most likely worse) bad Karma to
- haunt anyone associated with BizPlanBuilder or JIAN/Tools For Sales.
- We've put a lot of research, work and refinement into this product to
- help you build a successful business. Don't screw-up now.
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- | Some Things You Should Be Aware Of |
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-
- JIAN/Tools For Sales has prepared these documents for use by JIAN/Tools
- For Sales employees and customers. We feel that the information
- presented in this publication (contained in the diskette) is accurate,
- reliable and useful.
-
- This product has been carefully checked for technical accuracy.
- However, everything is subject to change and JIAN/Tools For Sales
- reserves the right to make changes and improvements in this document
- without prior notice. Users should, in all cases, contact JIAN/Tools
- For Sales regarding questions, omissions or any changes and improvements
- to be taken care of.
-
- The materials contained in this product are intended to provide
- guidelines and a foundation for further planning and development by
- users to fit their specific requirements.
-
- Users of BizPlanBuilder (and associated documents included within this
- product) maintain complete responsibility for the accuracy and
- appropriate application of BizPlanBuilder for their intended purpose(s).
- In no event shall JIAN/Tools For Sales be held responsible nor liable
- for any indirect, direct, incidental, special or consequential damages
- or costs whatsoever resulting from or related to use of these materials,
- even if JIAN/Tools For Sales has been advised, knows or should be aware
- of the possibility of such damages.
-
- In particular, JIAN/Tools For Sales shall have no liability for any text
- or data stored in or used with this JIAN/Tools For Sales product,
- including the cost of recovering or reproducing this text or data.
- (Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied
- warranties, so the above limitation may not apply to you.)
-
- JIAN/Tools For Sales recommends consulting experienced and qualified
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- Attorneys
- Accountants
- Advisors
- and other
- Business Professionals
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- to assure the best results for organizing and building your business.
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- | Some Suggestions |
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- Get a 3-ring binder and two sets of 5-tab dividers. This will make it
- easy for you to separate the sections and maintain the hardcopy
- print-outs.
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- Print a copy of the sections that you will be using from the disk. It
- will be easier to work from your notebook (because the contents will be
- changed) as you build your plan.
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- Save a copy of BizPlanBuilder onto your hard disk or make a back-up
- copy. As you develop your business plan you will dramatically alter the
- present look of BizPlanBuilder. You may want to review the original
- contents in the future.
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- Long after your original business plan is completed, many individual
- sections can be very useful for preparing proposals or for developing a
- specific plan. (e.g. Focus Group Research, Public Relations, etc.)
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- | Update Registration |
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- Please return the BizPlanBuilder Update Registration Card in order to
- register with us and to receive notices of upgrades and/or information
- on new products. Please fill it out completely--your responses in the
- boxes will assist us to better understand your needs and to reach you
- with the right product.
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- | Your Successes |
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-
- Please keep us informed of your results, and tell us what you are doing
- -- maybe we can help. It is important to us that you are successful
- with your business and marketing plans. We encourage
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- comments -- calls -- FAXs -- letters -- ideas -- suggestions
- success stories -- user tips -- technical notes
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- Please let us know how we can improve BizPlanBuilder.
-
- Best of luck and success with your venture!
-
-
- Please refer your friends and associates, send a check or call:
-
- JIAN/Tools For Sales (tm)
- 127 Second Street, Top Floor * Los Altos, CA 94022
- 415/ 941-9191 * FAX 415/ 941-9272
-
- Thank you!