Writing your business plan just got easier

With the right tools, anyone can produce a professional business plan. Business Plan Pro is packed with the features and advice you need to forget your fears and write your plan with the confidence of an expert. And get expert results!

500+ sample plans

Say goodbye to writer's block and hello to getting your plan done quickly. Easily find, read, and edit more 2,000 samples and examples. Business Plan Pro software comes with more than 500 complete sample business plans for all sorts of company types.

The exclusive Sample Plan Browser lets you quickly find the plan that meets your needs. Then you can write up the plan in your own words (step-by-step guidance makes it a snap!). Or simply edit the text found in any of the real working sample plans. Every single plan can be opened and edited in Business Plan Pro to give you the jump-start you need.

Let the software do the math

Just plug in your numbers and the calculations are done for you. Now you have instant access to business planning calculations, and an explanation of every financial term. Only Business Plan Pro offers powerful, integrated financial and spreadsheet support.

A planning expert at your side

Tim Berry is the recognized authority on business planning. An expert business planner and principal author of Business Plan Pro, his advice and expertise guides you through every step of creating your business plan. He's a best-selling author and prolific writer, whose blogs can be found at TimBerry.com, Bplans.com, Amex Open Forum, and others. Using Business Plan Pro is like having Tim sitting next to you while you write your business plan.

Business planning course

Create the best possible plan for your business by completing Tim Berry's video course on business planning, included in Business Plan Pro. Originally created for the Small Business Administration (SBA), the course breaks planning into manageable pieces and helps you understand the principles behind the process.

Easy to follow instructions

Wherever and whenever you need help, Business Plan Pro offers complete and newly updated instructions for every topic and table in your business plan. If you're more of a visual learner, new video instructions will guide you through the financials and other key components of your plan.

Examples for every topic

No matter what section of your plan you're working on, there are examples to help you figure out what to write and how to write it. Say you're not sure what your Market Needs section should say. No problem - just click the Examples tab and view a handful of Market Needs descriptions. Cut and paste if you find one that works for you, or just get a sense of direction for writing your own. No more wondering if you're doing it right.

Even the financials are easy

Don't fear the financial section of your business plan -- you don't need an MBA to get it right. Business Plan Pro makes financial forecasts easy, with built-in formulas in all the spreadsheets and expert advice every step of the way.

No errors. Guaranteed.

Business Plan Pro's table wizards guide you through creating your financial forecasts. You just plug in your numbers and the calculations are done for you. Plus, you have instant access to the methodology behind standard business planning calculations, and an explanation of every financial term. Only Business Plan Pro offers such powerful, integrated financial and spreadsheet support.

Simplified forecasting

Create forecasts visually with a "drag and drop" graphic forecaster. The forecaster is a simple and powerful tool to streamline the forecasting process. You can easily change your sales and expenses estimates. Simply click your mouse button to move the line on your forecast chart, or apply a growth rate to the whole year. Build forecasts using visual common sense.

Real-world financial data

Business Plan Pro leverages more than 9,000 industry profiles to give you insight into how your business compares against similar companies in your industry. The most recent data from your industry gets pulled right into your plan, so you can show investors that your numbers are on target, or explain why they differ.

Create long-term financial forecasts

Business Plan Pro allows for long-term financial forecasting. Detailed forecasting is available through the first five years, while a long-term macro-view summary plan can be created for up to 10 years in the future.

Create impressive plans that get results

Business plans shouldn't all look alike. Every business is unique, and every business plan should be too. Make yours stand out from the rest with custom charts and graphs and easy PowerPoint presentations. Whether you're presenting to your boss or to a lender, be sure you wow your audience with a great looking plan.

A presentation-ready plan

Every page is automatically organized and collated to produce a bulletproof plan that gets results, all in the preferred format of banks, investors, and SBA lenders.

Business Plan Pro even includes five professional PowerPoint templates, so you can pitch your plan like a pro and impress any audience.

Easy export for presentations

You'll want to put your best foot forward when you present your plan to bankers, investors, or potential partners. Simply export to Microsoft Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF to share your plan. You can even export to PowerPoint to create a winning presentation.

Customize every page

Create a plan that is unique for your business. Rearrange the outline and add just what you need. Don't be squeezed into an inflexible, one-size-fits-all cookie-cutter planning product.

Automatic charts and graphs

No need to spend time creating charts and graphs to go with all the tables in your plan. Business Plan Pro does it for you. As you input and update your numbers, your charts change automatically. You can choose the colors and types of charts you want to use, or go with the standard settings and not have to think about the charts again.

Funding tools to impress investors

If you're showing your business plan to bankers, investors, or other lenders, you better make sure it's got all the information they're going to need to make a decision. Business Plan Pro is packed with tools to make sure your plan is complete and accurate, and even includes a database to help you find venture capital!

Matches the format preferred by banks, investors, and SBA lenders

Business Plan Pro uses a format that meets the most stringent requirements of banks, SBA lenders, angel investors, and venture capitalists

Step-by-step financials

Expert guidance and a simple interface take you through every step of every financial table in Business Plan Pro. Detailed instructions and explanations ensure that you build a solid plan. And the table wizard gives you feedback about your numbers to help you create a business plan that will get you the funding you need.

Real-world financial data

Business Plan Pro leverages more than 9,000 industry profiles to give you insight into how your business compares against similar companies in your industry. The most recent data from your industry gets pulled right into your plan, so you can show investors that your numbers are on target, or explain why they differ.

Research your funding options

You could scour the Internet for a week and not find all the information we've amassed in our Venture Capital database. Over 1,200 profiles of venture capital firms worldwide are included. The database is searchable, so you can look for firms by business type, funding stage, location, or funding need.

Plan for better business management

Whether you're just starting up a business or have been running one for years, you know the connection between good management and success can't be ignored. Measuring how your business is doing against your business plan is the best way to make sure you're on track or to make quick course corrections when you're not. And it's easy with the special features built into Business Plan Pro

Keep ahead of the competition

The industry profiles included in Business Plan Pro do more than help you complete your financial projections. They also can guide your future business decisions. As you revisit your plan, you'll see how your business is doing and how it stacks up against others in your industry. If you're doing better than the averages, good for you! If you're behind, use the information to make changes to help your business grow.

The reports you need

Easily generate reports for presentations or long range planning sessions. Whether you need one charts or all the charts, just the appendix or every table in your plan... All you have to do is decide and the reports are generated for you and ready to print with the click of a button

Everything you need for a winning plan

When you buy Business Plan Pro, you're not just getting the best-selling business plan software available. You're also getting tons of extra value from our partners who offer tools and services every business needs.

Free industry data included

With over 9,000 industry profiles built into Business Plan Pro, you have an incredible amount of financial research and information right at your fingertips. See how your business stacks up against others in your industry, or use the data as a basis for your own financial projections.

Free bonus software

Start, Run & Grow Your Business is simple software full of essential tools and resources, discounts, and free offers that every business needs.

Answers to your legal questions

There are plenty of legal issues you have to think about when you're starting up a business. Business Plan Pro includes resources to help you navigate the legal waters. From "Trademark Basics for Naming Your Small Business" to the Nolo Small Business Law Center, you'll find answers to most of your legal questions.

Additional services every business needs

Learn the basics of using social media for your business, view the video business planning course, set up an online store, or read up on Internet marketing. Business Plan Pro's Resources area includes downloadable guides, ebooks, and free and discounted offers (including email management software and free printed materials!) to help you get your business plan done and your business running smoothly.

Small business legal guide

Learn the ins and outs of small business legal issues and how to choose a legal structure for your business.

What's new in Business Plan Pro

The best-selling business planning software is now even better! Business Plan Pro includes new features and enhancements that will help you make a completely customized, professional, and accurate business plan that's perfect for your business.

Business planning course

Create the best possible plan for your business by completing Tim Berry's video course on business planning, included in Business Plan Pro. Originally created for the Small Business Administration (SBA), the course breaks planning into manageable pieces and helps you understand the principals behind the process.

Plan as you go

The all-new Plan-As-You-Go outline option in Business Plan Pro helps you get started on the path to success right away and manage your business effectively. Create a business plan that contains just what you need for internal purposes and use it to form a management strategy. Later if you need more detail to present your plan to lenders or investors, just flesh it out with the details they'll want to see.

Improved instructions (including videos)

Brand new instructional videos help you through the financials and all the other key parts of your plan. Plus, the written instructions have been updated too, so you'll have the most current advice and guidance to help you get your business plan done.

Collaborate with your team

Business Plan Pro includes a new notification icon for commenting within your plan. Say your business partner was working on your plan and left you a note about your mission statement. The notification icon will let you know the note is there, so you can act on it and make sure you don't miss any valuable input.