SBA Business Plan SoftwareThe key feature that you must consider when searching for business planning software is one that address' the underwriting guidelines of the SBA perfectly. As one of the top funding sources in any business, being able to meet their requirements for funding makes it easier to meet that of other lenders. There are two top SBA business plan software are made by PaloAlto called Business Plan Pro and Jian called Biz Plan builder. Getting a business plan that details your business' needs and strength best that addresses issues such as unsecured credit, advertising, billing, marketing, bookkeeping and provides tips to help you navigate through the lender's maze of guidelines, is critical to your business plan software needs. The PaloAlto Software application is the top application in the most business fields. Included in their application you will get great looking formatted documentation that you can utilize or incorporate into your plan. You will also find built in research databases, over 500 sample business plans, business planning resources - books and articles. You have the capabilities to import content from other complimentary applications to help you with bookkeeping and accounting such as Quickbooks, Excel, etc within this software. Lastly, in the premier edition, you will find business valuation analysis tools, cash flow planning tools, plan vs actual financial tools and a management dashboard module. But what I like most about Jian's software's is that you will find not only tools to set up and numbers to compare and set your business, they offer a lot of management tools. The modules that empower to manage the growing needs of your company. If you are seriously seeking to get approved by top financiers or the US Small Business Administration the format of your business plan documents is key as well as a good understanding of how you will manage your business to success when approaching them. These applications have been built with that understanding in place to make sure the underwriting guidelines are met for successful funding. Over 500 sample business plans are included in PaloAlto's software. You are almost guaranteed to find a plan that was made for your industry. Once you find the one related to the business, simply plug in your name, projections and goals. Some of the resources included in PaloAlto's application are: Time Berry's book: The Plan as you Go business plan. Guy Kawasaki's best selling book, Art of the Start book. Research date from over 9000 industries Gift certificate from Logoworks Free small business legal guide Free SBA guide to getting funded An extensive database of venture capitalists Subscription to various pertinent magazines Free technical support Free live product training webinar Nolo's Small Business Legal Guide Some of the software's offered by Jian are: BizPlanBuilder - Business Start Up Suite Edition The BizPlanBuilder address project specific tools to help you get off to a fast start. It has all the financial and loan building tools valuations. The agreement builder: This module was developed with the help of attorney and other successful business people. It offers over 130 sample business contracts to support your deals and protect your business. Sock option builder: If you want to retain key personnel, offering them a piece of the action is a good tool to build loyalty and build your business. |