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┌───────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│INFORMATION FOR SYSOPS--SMALL BUSINESS ADVISOR │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────┐
┌─────┴───┐ │ (R)
──│ │o │──────────────────
│ ┌─────┴╨──┐ │ Association of
│ │ │─┘ Shareware
└───│ o │ Professionals
──────│ ║ │────────────────────
└────╨────┘ MEMBER
This is the shareware version 95.4 of the Small
Business Advisor, in PKZIP format, suitable for
downloading by users of BBS's. The program files
are stored in a PKZIP archive files, SBA954.ZIP.
Users who want to use the program will need PKUNZIP.EXE
(available from PKWARE or as shareware from almost any
shareware vendor) in order to de-archive the .ZIP files
(which are NOT self-extracting files). This SYSOP.DOC
file (IF UNARCHIVED) can be deleted, since it is also
included in the large archived file.
Installation of SMALL BUSINESS ADVISOR simply consists
of copying the SBA954.ZIP file into a single directory,
(preferably named "\SBE" since that's the directory
name in which the program will create its own configuration
files the first time it is run) then typing "RUN" OR "SBZ"
to start the SBZ.EXE main program file.
Permission is granted to all not-for-profit user groups
to charge users for making copies of this version of the
program; and all BBS's are authorized to re-distribute
this version of the program, including non-ASP members.
Those vendors who are dealer members of the
Association of Shareware Professionals are authorized
to add the program to their catalogs, BBS or other
shareware product listings without first obtaining
permission of the author. However, it will be help-
ful if you notify the publisher of the Small Business
Advisor (RONIN SOFTWARE) that your company wishes to
begin distribution of the program, so that we can send
you the non-BBS version, which is self-installing with
a simple "INSTALL" command, and which is archived in the
form of LHA self-extracting compressed files. Also, if
you contact us, we can place you on our mailing list to
receive the regular (quarterly) updates of the program.
All other prospective vendors of the program should see
the VENDINFO.DIZ file for information on any restrictions
or need to request permission to distribute Small Business
Advisor.
NOTE TO SYSOPS: In accordance with older ASP guide-
lines, the "distribution archive" file (in .ZIP archived
format--BBS distribution version of the program only!)
also contains the file FILE_ID.DIZ, which is a descriptive
ASCII file of 10 lines, maximum 45 characters each.
Installation instructions for users are in the
README.TOO file, in archive file SBA954.ZIP. Because
of the expanded size of this edition of the program,
the compressed .ZIP file will no longer fit on a 720K
disk, but will fit on a single 1.2mb or larger diskette.
Please send request for permission to distribute the
self-installing (non-BBS) version of Small Business
Advisor to:
MICHAEL D. JENKINS
RONIN SOFTWARE
3020 ISSAQUAH-PINE LAKE RD.
SUITE # 36
ISSAQUAH, WA 98029
┌───────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│NOTE TO VENDORS: BE SURE TO SEE HIGHLY COMPLI-│
│MENTARY FULL-PAGE REVIEWS OF THE PROGRAM IN THE│
│JULY/AUGUST, 1992 ISSUE OF SHAREWARE MAGAZINE, │
│AND IN PC WORLD (9/93) AND THE PsL NEWS (1993),│
│THE 2/94 ISSUE OF PC WORLD, AND IN THE COMPUTER│
│SHOPPER 3/95 ISSUE. │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────┘
FURTHER NOTE TO ALL VENDORS (CATALOG OR BBS): IF YOU
HAVE OBTAINED THIS PROGRAM FROM ANOTHER DISTRIBUTOR,
RATHER THAN DIRECTLY FROM US, WE WILL HAVE NO WAY OF
KNOWING THAT REGISTRATIONS WE RECEIVE ARE COMING FROM
YOU, UNLESS YOU CHANGE THE VENDOR'S NAME IN THE FIRST
LINE OF THE SMALL ASCII FILE, "VENDOR.ID" [We send
out quarterly updates automatically to those vendors
through whom we have received user registrations
during the preceding 3 months.]
IF YOU WISH TO INSERT YOUR COMPANY NAME, SO THAT
COPIES YOU SELL THAT ARE REGISTERED BY USERS WILL
SHOW YOUR COMPANY AS THE DISTRIBUTOR, EDIT THE
VENDOR.ID FILE WITH AN ASCII TEXT EDITOR, BY TYPING
IN THE NAME OF YOUR COMPANY ON A SINGLE LINE (WITHOUT
QUOTATION MARKS).
NOTE THAT WHEN YOU HAVE SUBSTITUTED YOUR COMPANY'S
NAME BEFORE AS THE FIRST LINE OF TEXT IN VENDOR.ID,
ONE OF THE PROGRAM'S INITIAL SIGN-ON SCREENS WILL
THEREAFTER (FROM TIME TO TIME) DISPLAY A HIGHLIGHTED
LINE THAT READS:
"PRESENTED BY [YOUR COMPANY'S NAME]"
PROGRAM INFORMATION:
--------------------
PRODUCT CATEGORIES:
BUSINESS
(OR LEGAL/TAX)
(OR EDUCATION)
POSSIBLE SUB-CATEGORIES:
BUSINESS--SMALL BUSINESS STARTUPS
BUSINESS--EXPERT SYSTEMS
BUSINESS INFORMATION
EXPERT PROGRAMS--BUSINESS
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
BUSINESS--LEGAL AND TAX
LEGAL--BUSINESS TAXES AND REGULATIONS
TAXES--TAX PLANNING, TAX INFORMATION
EDUCATION--BUSINESS
BRIEF PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
"EXPERT FEDERAL TAX/LEGAL HELP FOR YOUR SMALL
BUSINESS, INCLUDING `CONSULTING SESSIONS,'
AND UP-TO-DATE ADVICE ON TAX AND BUSINESS
REGULATIONS CUSTOMIZED FOR YOUR HOME STATE."
LONGER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
A unique expert program that puts the tax,
legal, and business knowledge of a Harvard
lawyer and "Big 6" CPA at your fingertips.
Exceptionally easy to install and use--even for
computer novices. Gives your small business
instant and current tax, legal and other
business-related help on a vast range of tax,
legal and other subjects, federal and state
(for whichever state you select). Covers
IRS, OSHA, ADA, ERISA, EEO, labor laws,
workers comp, fringe benefits, environmental
laws and hundreds of other easily accessible
topics. Program creates multi-page checklist
of business startup requirements in two minutes
or less, customized for your business and
the laws of your state. Includes built-in
worksheets/outlines to create business plan,
other documents; EZ-to-use income and estate
tax calculation/planning modules; consulting
sessions where program asks you detailed
questions to help you make key business decis-
ions, like whether to incorporate, choose Sub
S status, etc.
THERE'S NO OTHER SOFTWARE REMOTELY LIKE THE
SMALL BUSINESS ADVISOR -- AT ANY PRICE!
RECENT MAGAZINE REVIEWS OF SMALL BUSINESS ADVISOR:
"What every home-based business needs--but few
can afford--is a trusted business adviser,
someone who's been there before and can show
the uninitiated the ropes. Unfortunately,
finding a resource like that can be impossible,
and if you do manage to find one, you can
expect to pay an arm and a leg for it.
"As an alternative, try the Small Business
Advisor. This SUPERB all-in-one information
source gives you advice on everything from
finding money for your startup to developing
a business plan, marketing your goods and
services, hiring personnel, franchising, and
paying taxes, as well as EVERY CONCEIVABLE LAW
that could apply to your business." -- COMPUTER
SHOPPER (3/95 issue)
"Need answers but don't want to start your
attorney's clock ticking? For about the
price you'd pay for a billable hour, this
program answers basic questions about taxes,
employee relations, marketing, and other
business-related subjects." -- PC WORLD,
"The Best of Business Shareware," Feb. 1994
"The Small Business Advisor acts as an inter-
active expert, supplying comprehensive legal,
regulatory, and tax advice for small busi-
nesses in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
The first time you avoid a hefty penalty,
you'll recoup the registration fee."
-- PC WORLD, "Instant Payback Software,"
September, 1993
"The Small Business Advisor is an absolute
must for small business people....[S]o easy
to use (and the price so reasonable) that
anyone that is contemplating a new business
has no excuse for not seeking its help. Just
using one of its checklists or outlines
could save you many times the registration
price."
--SHAREWARE MAGAZINE review, July/Aug. 1992
issue
"This is the kind of program we bought our
computers for." -- PRINTERS SHAREWARE NEWS
HARDWARE, O/S REQUIREMENTS:
- DOS 3.0 or higher.
- 512K free RAM required. 640K recommended
for access to all functions.
- Hard disk required
- No other special hardware requirements,
except that program does not run on the
IBM PC-jr.
USER REGISTRATION:
- Required after 30-day evaluation period.
- Registration of $29.95 provides user 90 days
free technical support (by mail), and a copy
of the latest quarterly program release.
Registered version identical to evaluation
version, except for shareware messages.
- User may also order All-state Professional
Version of program, or related book,
"STARTING & OPERATING A BUSINESS IN [STATE]"
at a discount from bookstore hardcover
prices. (See the review of this book series
in the cover story of the 4/94 issue of
INC. Magazine, which chose it as one of the
six top small business books, after reviewing
hundreds.)
SMALL BUSINESS ADVISOR IS UPDATED QUARTERLY, TO KEEP
YOU ABREAST OF CONSTANTLY CHANGING TAX LAWS AND OTHER
LAWS AND REGULATIONS AFFECTING YOUR BUSINESS.
┌───────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ NOTE TO VENDORS, SYSOPS -- WHERE TO DOWNLOAD │
│ LATEST BBS VERSION OF THIS SHAREWARE PROGRAM: │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────┘
This BBS version 95.4 appears under the file name SBA954.ZIP.
(The next quarterly release will be designated SBA961.ZIP, and
so on....)
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