Palo Alto Software Releases 15th Anniversary Edition of Bestselling Business Plan Pro Software

Eugene, OR (PRWEB) August 25, 2009 — Palo Alto Software is proud to announce the release of Business Plan Pro’s 15th Anniversary Edition. Business Plan Pro is the world’s most popular business planning software with countless repeat customers. In fact, over the past 15 years, over a million businesses have taken advantage of this industry leading business planning tool.

The release of Business Plan Pro’s 15th Anniversary Edition celebrates the program’s accomplishments in assisting businesses in planning for success. This has included everyone from first-time business owners to serial entrepreneurs to business unit leaders at more than half of the Fortune 500 companies.

“When Business Plan Pro was created, our goal was to provide software that would help businesses succeed through better strategy and planning,” stated Palo Alto Software founder and Business Plan Pro creator Tim Berry. “An entrepreneur’s most powerful tool is a detailed blueprint of when, why, and how to do things that make or break any business; not just when the business is starting, but as a continuous process. We believe that in business, if you plan for rain you will never get wet.”

Along with the release of the 15th Anniversary Edition, Business Plan Pro celebrates its crystal anniversary with the launch of an online ‘Customer Gallery’ to pay tribute to the many relationships that continue to inspire them to do what they do. The ‘Customer Gallery‘ invites everyone to hear the stories of some truly remarkable entrepreneurs. Visit www.paloalto.com/business_plan_software/customer_gallery.

About Palo Alto Software, Inc.
Palo Alto Software, Inc. develops, publishes, and markets software products for use with personal computers. Business Plan Pro is the best selling business-planning software in the U.S. retail market, according to NPD Intelect. Palo Alto Software’s marketing-planning product is Marketing Plan Pro powered by Duct Tape Marketing. This combined product line offers “know-how” solutions that have made Palo Alto Software the market leader in its category.

Palo Alto Software was founded in 1988 and is a privately-owned corporation based in Eugene, Oregon. For more information about Palo Alto Software products, visit, www.paloalto.com.

Oregon Business Magazine: The better business plan

Your Business: the better business plan
by:  Steve Strauss

oregonbizmagazine

My third business plan was easily the best, and the process was the most enjoyable of the three. A main reason is that I wised up and decided to use some software. I researched carefully, spoke with readers and other business experts, and in the end discovered that the very best business planning software happens to come from Oregon. Palo Alto Software in Eugene makes a great product called Business Plan Pro. In fact, in my book The Small Business Bible, the business plan in the appendix is one generated by Business Plan Pro.

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REGISTER GUARD: Palo Alto Software’s Giveaway Reaches More Than Expected

Appeared in print: Thursday, July 2, 2009

Palo Alto Software planned to give away $3 million worth of its popular business-planning software to 15,000 Oregonians in a one-day promotion on Wednesday.

But when some pick-up sites, including those in Eugene, started running out of vouchers for the software, the company made more available — a total of 17,000 — to various chambers of commerce and small business development centers throughout Oregon, spokesman Dan Brown said.

Those who picked up the vouchers have until 5 p.m. on Friday to download “Business Plan Pro Premier.” Company officials will have a final tally on Monday of how many Oregonians received a free copy of the software, which usually sells for $199.95.

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“…customer service is outstanding…”

“You never cease to amaze me with your quick responsiveness.  Your customer service is outstanding and much appreciated!”

-Kim Blackford, Customized Business Services Director
Colorado Mountain College

“…there is no better method…”

“I have raised over 6 million dollars during the last 8 years for my new venture using Palo Alto Software’s Business Plan Pro and Marketing Plan Pro. As the inventor of the Internet Telephone, I can strongly recommend that if you need to tell a story that will sell your idea, there is no better method than Tim Berry’s.”

- Kevin Corson, Founder HBN, Inc.

ACCOUNTING TODAY: Business Plan Pro Premier Version 11

accounting_todayBusiness Plan Pro remains the industry’s top-selling off-the-shelf application for planning and analysis. Accountants will want to focus on the Premier Edition for its additional capabilities – particularly the information on critical insights into payback periods and exit strategies and its integration with Microsoft Excel.

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2009 Awards: Readers Pick the Best Small Business Tech Tools

small_business_computingPalo Alto Software’s Business Plan Pro has pretty much built a monopoly in the business planning software category. It’s earned that status and has never rested on its laurels. Version 11 allows you to quickly switch between financial tables and underlying spreadsheets. And a new progress-tracking feature makes it easier to see where you are in the overall planning process and how much further you have to go.

2009 Awards: Readers Pick the Best Small Business Tech Tools
By SmallBusinessComputing.com Staff
February 2, 2009

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Business Plan Pro testimonial by Pacific Continental Bank

“I cannot think of any other software product on the market that is as useful and beneficial to new business owners as Business Plan Pro.”

-Carolyn Cole, Vice President
Pacific Continental Bank

Business Plan Pro testimonial by Eaton Community Bank

“Business Plan Pro makes banker’s lives easier and represents a fundamental platform which allows borrowers and bankers to derive better financial solutions. I wish every borrower took time to understand Business Plan Pro and how it helps them impress lenders.”

-Michael Menzies, President
Eaton Community Bank

Program Director at University of Notre Dame recommends Business Plan Pro

“We tell our students and entrepreneurs both not to reinvent the wheel, use Business Plan Pro so they can concentrate on the content of their plan and not worry about the mechanics.”

- Jeffrey Bernel, Program Director
Gigot Center
University of Notre Dame

Press Contact

Chelle Parmele

(541) 683-6162

chelleparmele@paloalto.com