Eugene, OR (PRWEB) July 7, 2009 — Palo Alto Software gave out copies of the Premier Edition of its best-selling business-planning software, Business Plan Pro, to any and all small businesses and entrepreneurs who stopped into any of 85 locations throughout the state of Oregon as part of its ‘Oregon Small Business Boost’ (OSBB) on July 1st. Approximately 16,200 copies of the software, which retails for $199.95, were handed out at locations throughout the state. This equates to over $3.2 million worth of software.
Events throughout Oregon helped to highlight the giveaway. In the morning in Eugene for example, around 100 people gathered at 9 AM to see Palo Alto chief executive officer Sabrina Parsons, and founder and president Tim Berry, launch the OSBB. Also present at the event was Kitty Piercy, mayor of Eugene, who commented at the launch, “The economic crisis we have been facing around the world and right here in Eugene has had enormous impact on us. We’re here today to acknowledge what Oregonians do best; we take care of each other in difficult times… This is what we call grassroots business leadership.” A video of the Eugene event can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxNiESvXMnI.
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Posted on July 7th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
To: Palo Alto Software
From: Tim Shea
Date: July 15, 2008
Re: Appreciation
Thank you Palo Alto Software for all the un-wavering and generous support you have given the Clackamas College Small Business Development Center, and to the Oregon SBDC Network in general.
Over the past 10 years I have been able to use Business Plan Pro to effectively train both new and seasoned business owners in developing plans for a variety of uses including financing proposals, marketing plans, strategic planning and even making the decision to not go into business.
As a presenter and exhibitor Palo Alto has been a great resource for the annual Portland Small Business Fair which is now in its 15th year. Further, I am always impressed with the forward thinking the company, and Tim Berry, do around the concept of business planning…the new “plan as you go” strategy is brilliant!
I should also add that when clients come in with plans created with Business Plan Pro these plans are always ahead of the pack in quality, thoughtfulness and thoroughness….it makes it much easier to help them implement and achieve their goals.
—Tim Shea, Clackamas College Small Business Development Center
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Posted on July 15th, 2008 | No Comments »
“I have purchased Business Plan Pro and Marketing Plan Pro. I have just started the learning process. The format in which both programs are presented is very easy to work with. My compliments to Tim and the team at Palo Alto !”
—Ray Sacks, Contemporary Business Services
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Posted on June 5th, 2007 | No Comments »
“Received today, plan completed also today. What service and what a powerful program! Many thanks, another satisfied customer.”
- William Med, Business Plan Pro user
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Posted on June 5th, 2007 | No Comments »
“Thank you, I have just completed our plan! The program was great. I called customer service Thursday and had them mail it to me. It arrived Monday night, and I worked all day Tuesday, and all night Wednesday it only took me two days it was so easy I couldn’t wait to get done! Thanks again.”
Jessican Hallman Van Clifton, Business Plan Pro user
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Posted on June 5th, 2007 | No Comments »
“I just wanted to say that you guys have the best business planning website and software available on the Net. After using your software I am able to get a $90,000 loan for our Lan Cafe! Thank you so much!”
- Rebecca Matthews, Business Plan Pro user
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Posted on June 5th, 2007 | No Comments »
Thanks – purchased this afternoon and I love it.
I’ve produced about 10 business plans over the last three years and all with Word and Excel. This is great software, a real help, and will save us 30 man hours next week alone.
We are amazed at what Business Plan Pro does for us – it is so easy to use but so effective with multiple output options. It really only took twenty minutes to get the hang of it and about six hours to generate our draft one plan.
I’ve spent 16 years as a programmer, analyst, technical author and software tester (including four years with Hyperion Software inc. as a consultant) and this is the best planning tool I’ve come across, including software costing thousands of pounds. We are going to get the marketing version and upgrade to pro when our accountant has had a look.
- Richard Hough, Business Plan Pro user
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Posted on June 5th, 2007 | No Comments »
“Just wanted to add that as best I can determine, using both your marketing and business planning software over the years has directly generated for companies I’ve worked with well over $30 million. And who knows how much indirectly as a result thereof!! Looking forward to receiving that next version. I’ll let you know the results ($$) of it also.”
- Bob Hornbeck, Business Plan Pro and Marketing Plan Pro user
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Posted on June 5th, 2007 | No Comments »
“I don’t write many business plans – this software is invaluable!”
- Richard Nahabedian, Business Plan Pro user
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“Business Plan Pro provides the background, insight and tools that you’ll need to create a business plan. And it can be a big time saver that lets you focus on that new business.”
- Wayne Kawamoto, Business Plan Pro user
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Posted on June 4th, 2007 | No Comments »
