Business Plan UK Blog

Business Plan Pro Version 11.0 Releases

I am delighted to announce the release of Business Plan Pro Version 11.0 (New for 2008).

We decided this year to give the product a complete overhaul and the outcome is fantastic. The new version has taken on board feedback from our customers while benefiting from the range of features we've introduced over the years.

Business Plan Pro Version 11.0 is easier to use and faster than ever before. Users who require only the bare minimum plan have the option of selecting a quicker ‘simple business plan’ at the outset which serves to tailor the number of sections.

Customers in Europe are likely to be happy with the new language pack option. Italian, French, German and Spanish speakers can now have all the headings and titles display in their native languages making it easier than ever to write a plan. Other changes include better control of charts with more colours, enhanced designs, etc.

For a full list of feature improvements visit our website.
To order a copy of Business Plan Pro Version 11.0 please visit www.paloalto.co.uk

SmallBizPod Interview with Tim Berry and Alan Gleeson

Business Plan Interview with Tim Berry and Alan Gleeson – London (January 09, 2008)

Tim Berry, President and Founder of Palo Alto Software, and Alan Gleeson, from Palo Alto Software Ltd met Alex Bellinger from SmallBizPod earlier in the week to discuss business planning.

Alex runs the UK’s first small business podcast, and it is a fantastic free resource for UK entrepreneurs. Our interview commences with a discussion on Tim’s background with business planning before progressing to an exploration of some of the key elements involved in producing a winning business plan.

To listen to the interview click on the following link

http://www.smallbizpod.co.uk/2008/01/10/smallbizpod-60-inspirational-business-planning/

New Year’s Resolutions for Entrepreneurs

The New Year is synonymous with resolutions and promises of making changes. If you are an entrepreneur, this time of year offers you a perfect opportunity to take stock of your business, as emails are probably at an all-time low over the holiday period. Here is my list of priority resolutions for all entrepreneurs for the New Year.

1. Review your business plan
2. Run through the numbers
3. Optimise your website
4. Familiarise yourself with Google AdWords
5. Identify a business book and read it

I've posted a full discussion of these salient points at our www.bplans.co.uk articles page.

One thing common to all entrepreneurs is their perceived lack of time. Most are required to cover a huge breadth of areas (particularly at the start-up stage). However, this incessant focus on day-to-day issues can mean that they spend little time reflecting on the wider picture. The New Year period affords you the perfect opportunity to make some changes to ensure that day-to-day management issues do not distract you from your wider business objectives.

The Essential Business Guide

I recently received a copy of The Essential Business Guide (3rd edition) by Julie Stanford and Jane Priddis. It is a fantastic publication packed with lots of tips, advice and real world examples. From Planning to Marketing to IT there is something for every entrepreneur in it. Palo Alto Software also gets a number of favourable mentions in it!

The Essential Business Guide also includes an extensive resources section as well as a jargon buster.

If you want further information on The Essential Business Guide visit their website at www.essential-business.co.uk

To obtain £5 off The Essential Business Guide use discount code PA02 when ordering.