Computer software

There are many computer applications designed to help you write a business plan. Essentially they provide you with a list of contents into which you type your own details. They are perhaps dangerous because they take away the thought process and lead you into a framework which may not be appropriate for your unique needs. You are holding a book that gives the same information, but which allows you to use it to suit your personality. Business planning software might help remove some of the terror or tedium of preparing the financials but, again, you have that same assistance with this book.

On the other hand, a computer word processing application such as MS Word or Word Perfect will reduce the amount of work that you have to ...

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