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Business Plan Pro 4.0
Business Plan Pro is the only business plan software with management and implementation tools built in. You get step-by-step instructions for writing and illustrating a detailed, professional plan. Charts are created automatically using the numbers you input. Business Plan Pro helps you put it all down in writing. Use your own words or edit the text in the sample plans provided. When you're finished, Business Plan Pro merges text, tables, and charts into an impressive final document. You can even publish your plan on a password-protected Web site. No matter what business you're in, Business Plan Pro can help you succeed!
System requirements: Windows 95/98/NT/2000 compatible, NT4 SP3, 8MB RAM, 20MB hard disk space.
SOFTWARE (Windows)
Item No. 60089
$89.00
ISBN 1-880394-72-3
SOFTWARE (Macintosh)
Item No. 60132
$89.00
ISBN 1-58230-012-7
     
NEW EDITION! How to Really Start Your Own Business
Mo Siegel grew a tiny herbal tea company into a thriving business called Celestial Seasonings, which he sold for $25 million. Gordon Segal grew Crate & Barrel from one store into a powerhouse retail pacesetter. You'll spend an inspiring hour with these and other entrepreneurs whose insights can help you succeed. Fascinating firsthand advice—including a new section on the Internet and technology. This video answers your most important start-up questions.
VIDEO 70 minutes
Item No. 30244
$59.95
ISBN 1-58230-020-8
     
The Guide to Retail Business Planning and
The Service Business Planning Guide
Item No. 60080 Item No. 60056
A detailed, accurate business plan is a crucial document for any entrepreneur. These popular Inc. guides provide expert guidance specifically for retail and service business owners. Both books contain step-by-step instructions, do-it-yourself worksheets, and actual business plans of successful retail and service companies. Plus, there are tips for using the Internet to build your plan. You get everything to produce a polished, professional document.
BOOKS 8 1/2" x 11"
Item No. 60080 $19.95
Item No. 60056 $19.95
(softcovers)
ISBN 1-880394-31-6
ISBN 1-880394-27-8
Venture Out!
Now you can test your business savvy and get reality-based feedback—without the risk of doing business in the real world. Venture Out! is an innovative simulation CD-ROM assembled by Harvard Business School Publishing that puts you at the helm of a virtual company. Sharpen your business-building skills risk-free so you'll be ready to:
  • Secure financing and launch a new product.
  • Avert threats from aggressive competitors.
  • Grow the business in a cash-restrained environment.
System requirements: Windows 95/98/NT compatible, 16MB RAM, 15MB hard disk space, 4X CD-ROM drive and internal or external speakers, Internet Explorer 3.0 or Netscape Navigator 3.0.
SOFTWARE (Windows and Mac)
Item No. 60128
$95.00
ISBN0-87584-935-0
     
For Young Entrepreneurs: Starting
and Running Your Own Business
Inc. has teamed up with the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) to produce an exciting business video and workbook for young entrepreneurs. This program features young entrepreneurs and teaches young people to bring their creative ideas to life—from writing a business plan to selling a product or service. The young entrepreneur will also learn:
  • How to spot a business opportunity.
  • How to research the idea.
  • Where to get financing.
  • How to negotiate deals with suppliers.
  • Tips on advertising and promotion.
  • How to make sales calls.
  • The ups and downs of owning a business.
A great tool for learning how to be a boss! (A business planning workbook is also included for use in the classroom or at home.)
WORKBOOK & VIDEO 60 minutes
Item No. 30063
$19.95
ISBN1-880394-69-3
     
How to Really Create a Successful Business Plan
Whether you want to secure financing for a new venture or guide your company through a new growth period, let David E. Gumpert guide you step-by-step. The book includes detailed chapter-end exercises. Analysis and critique of real-life plans, including the actual business plans for Ben & Jerry's, Pizza Hut, and more. You'll write your plan easily by completing:
  • Your executive summary.
  • Company strategy.
  • Marketing strategy.
 
A great tool for learning how to be a boss! (A business planning workbook is also included for use in the classroom or at home.)
BOOK 8 1/2" x 11" 212 pages (softcover), 3rd edition
Item No. 60070
$19.95
ISBN1-880394-23-5
     
How to Really Create a Successful Business Plan
What are the banks looking for? What about vendors? Real estate? Operating capital? Employees? Insurance? Key people at companies like Ben & Jerry's and Pizza Hut give you a step-by-step overview of how to put together your own company's business plan. This informative video will guide through every stage of your document. A basic tool for any entrepreneur.
VIDEO 40 minutes
Item No. 30016
$59.95
ISBN1-880394-66-9
     
How to Really Start Your Own Business
This essential guide takes you step-by-step through the launch process, exploring questions like:
  • Where do the best, most viable launch ideas come from?
  • What kind of legal protection do entrepreneurs need?
  • How can you attract the best employees on a start-up budget?
  • How can you guarantee cash-flow projections that are on target?
Packed with detailed worksheets that allow you to assess launch ideas, evaluate market potential, and determine projections. Includes worksheets and exercises.
BOOK 8 1/2" x 11" 238 pages (softcover), 3rd edition
Item No. 60071
$19.95
ISBN1-880394-24-3