business software

The Premier Edition of Business Plan Pro takes business plan software to the next level. You get everything that people love about the standard product: 500+ sample business plans, step-by-step expert guidance, built-in market research data, SBA and lender-preferred formats. In addition, the Premier Edition provides greater flexibility and integration. Add your own plan content from Excel, Word, or other sources. Use the business valuation tools to assess your business opportunities and track investor offerings. Track your actual performance against your plan for ongoing business management. Version 11.0, new for 2008, adds streamlined plan outlines, Spanish language support, and more.

CD-ROM:  CD-ROMOver 500 editable sample business plans included for all sorts of businesses; find a sample plan and use it as a guide to write your own, Prebuilt tables and charts for complete forecasts, budgets, financials, and more; tools for managing your profits, expenses, and cash flow, Built-in market research for 9,000+ industry profiles; compare your projections to industry averages, Import your own spreadsheets and track your plan vs. actuals with Excel and QuickBooks integration, New for 2008 features include streamlined plan setup, new options for simpler business plans, Spanish language support, certification for Windows Vista, and an improved user interface
Company: Palo Alto Software, Inc.  (2007-06-18)
List Price: $199.99
Amazon Price: $189.99

Includes everything you need for your self-employment and personal income taxes.

CD-ROM:  CD-ROMPrepare and print unlimited federal and state returns; e-file up to five federal returns (per IRS guidelines) at no additional charge, Includes free federal efile -- receive IRS confirmation and get your refund in as few as 8 days, Tailors questions for sole proprietors, consultants, 1099 contractors, and single-owner LLCs and gives step-by-step guidance for entering income and expense, Expanded Schedule C guidance shows which expenses you can deduct for your vehicle, supplies, home office expenses and more to maximize your business deductions, Create W-2 and 1099-MISC forms for your employees and contractors (Windows only)
Company: Intuit, Inc.  (2008-11-21)
List Price: $99.95
Amazon Price: $17.50
Used Price: $20.00

Includes everything you need to complete your business income taxes.

CD-ROM:  CD-ROMPrepare and print unlimited federal returns; e-file up to five federal returns (per IRS guidelines) at no additional charge, Includes free federal efile -- receive IRS confirmation and get your refund in as few as 8 days, Customized interview tailors itself to your type of business (corporation, partnership, or multi-member LLC) and provides extra guidance to simplify tax preparation and help you maximize tax saving, Maximizes business deductions, finds tax write-offs by industry, PLUS easily imports QuickBooks tax-ready info to save time and ensure accuracy, Lets you prepare returns for multiple businesses, even if they are different entity types
Company: Intuit, Inc.  (2008-11-21)
List Price: $109.95
Amazon Price: $38.00

Upgrade only; previous version of Office required

Microsoft Office Small Business 2007 is the complete suite of productivity and contact management tools for accomplishing your business tasks. Manage customer and contact information in one place, while producing professional-quality communications and manage marketing campaigns in-house with a full suite of powerful tools. Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 integrates contact management directly with Outlook, for better control over your customer & prospect information, e-mail messages, phone calls, appointments and more. With Office Small Business 2007 you can save time, stay organized and spend more time with customers. Business Contact Manager in Outlook 2007 helps you manage and track your marketing activities Use Powerpoint 2007 to create more dynamic business presentations - It features an extensive library of slide layouts; new tools for charts, diagrams and tables; quick preview changes and more Distribute marketing materials in PDF format -- convert easily from Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher and Access files

CD-ROM:  CD-ROMUpgrade version designed for those computers with Windows server 2003 or later and Windows XP SP2 and later, Includes the 2007 versions of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook with Business Contact Manager, Create professional looking documents and presentations, build powerful spreadsheets, and manage your e-mail messages, calendar, and contacts, Intuitive look and feel, and improved tools; task-based menus and toolbars automatically display the commands and options you can use, Instant Search function saves you time; junk mail and anti-phishing filters protect the security of your computer; new graphics capabilities help you produce publication-ready documents
Company: Microsoft Software  (2007-01-30)
List Price: $279.95
Amazon Price: $145.00
Used Price: $129.88

Microsoft Office Small Business 2007 is the complete suite of productivity and contact management tools for accomplishing your business tasks. Manage customer and contact information in one place, while producing professional-quality communications and manage marketing campaigns in-house with a full suite of powerful tools. Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 integrates contact management directly with Outlook, for better control over your customer & prospect information, e-mail messages, phone calls, appointments and more. With Office Small Business 2007 you can save time, stay organized and spend more time with customers. Business Contact Manager in Outlook 2007 helps you manage and track your marketing activities Use Powerpoint 2007 to create more dynamic business presentations - It features an extensive library of slide layouts; new tools for charts, diagrams and tables; quick preview changes and more Distribute marketing materials in PDF format -- convert easily from Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher and Access files

CD-ROM:  CD-ROMPowerful and easy-to-use suite of productivity and contact management software features new tools to help you save time, stay organized, and deliver better customer service, Includes the 2007 versions of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook with Business Contact Manager, Create professional looking documents and presentations, build powerful spreadsheets, and manage your e-mail messages, calendar, and contacts, Intuitive look and feel, and improved tools; task-based menus and toolbars automatically display the commands and options you can use, Instant Search function saves you time; junk mail and anti-phishing filters protect the security of your computer; new graphics capabilities help you produce publication-ready documents
Company: Microsoft Software  (2007-01-30)
List Price: $449.95
Amazon Price: $259.64
Used Price: $188.88

Quicken Home and Business makes it simple to manage all your personal and business finances in one place? so you can see how your business is doing.

Software Download:  DownloadMaximize tax deductions ? categorize expenses as business or personal, Identify potential deductions and track deductible expenses like mileage and office supplies, Never miss a bill? stay on top of bills due and paid, Monitor profit and loss and overall business performance in the Business Center, Bring your personal and business accounts? credit cards, brokerages, online banks? together (online services require internet access and are subject to change)
Company: Intuit  (2008-11-21)
List Price: $99.95
Amazon Price: $61.74

Set your Sims up in their own businesses. Build trendy boutiques, bustling bakeries, hip salons, thriving cafes and countless other businesses. Hire a staff to stock the shop and sell goods to a variety of customers. Will they build the favorite neighborhood shop or the next entrepreneurial empire? The Sims? 2 Open For Business is loaded with over 125 new objects to help your Sims get down to business.

CD-ROM:  CD-ROMThe third expansion pack for The Sims 2, Turn your Sims' skills and hobbies into careers - even children can run a business!, Cultivate an audience for your wares, from window shoppers to niche markets, 125 new items to decorate your Sim's house or business, A new radio station featuring famous bands singing in "Simlish"
Company: Electronic Arts  (2006-02-28)
List Price: $19.99
Amazon Price: $17.99
Used Price: $8.99

Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 with Business Contact Manager offers powerful customer and contact management to help you save time, improve sales and marketing, and deliver better customer service. Organize and manage all your contact, prospect, and customer information in one place. Track leads and opportunities throughout the sales cycle. Easily create, personalize, and track direct marketing campaigns in-house, and centralize your project-related information so you can stay organized and monitor tasks with automated reminders. Forecast sales and analyze data using flexible reports. Share information easily and more securely with multi-user access

CD-ROM:  CD-ROMManage all your contact, prospect, and customer information in one place, Manage sales leads and opportunities more effectively, Easily manage marketing campaigns from concept to delivery, Forecast sales and analyze data using flexible reports; customize contact, prospect, and customer information, Share information easily and more securely with multi-user access
Company: Microsoft Software  (2008-01-14)
List Price: $149.95
Amazon Price: $99.99
Used Price: $87.88

Quicken Home and Business makes it simple to manage all your personal and business finances in one place? so you can see how your business is doing.

CD-ROM:  CD-ROMMaximize tax deductions ? categorize expenses as business or personal, Identify potential deductions and track deductible expenses like mileage and office supplies, Never miss a bill? stay on top of bills due and paid, Monitor profit and loss and overall business performance in the Business Center, Bring your personal and business accounts? credit cards, brokerages, online banks? together (online services require internet access and are subject to change)
Company: Intuit  (2008-09-09)
List Price: $99.95
Amazon Price: $35.55
Used Price: $31.99

Business Plan Pro is the fastest, easiest way to create a business plan. Get started quickly by finding a sample business plan that resembles your business, then editing it to match your specific situation. Or follow the steps in the EasyPlan Wizard to prepare a plan from scratch. All the forecasting and budgeting tools, financial spreadsheets, and market research data you need are built in. With Business Plan Pro, you can produce a complete, accurate, lender-ready business plan in a fraction of the time. Version 11.0, new for 2008, adds streamlined business plan outlines, Spanish language support, and more.

CD-ROM:  CD-ROMOver 500 editable sample business plans included for all sorts of businesses; find a sample plan and use it as a guide to write your own, Easy step-by-step instructions and expert guidance every step of the way; get from start to finish in less than 15 steps, Built-in market research for 9,000+ industry profiles; compare your projections to industry averages, Printed and electronic document output options in SBA and lender-preferred formats; export to Microsoft Word or Excel, or to Adobe PDF format, New for 2008 features include streamlined plan setup, new options for simpler business plans, Spanish language support, certification for Windows Vista, and an improved user interface
Company: Palo Alto Software, Inc.  (2007-11-15)
List Price: $99.95
Amazon Price: $69.99
Used Price: $49.99