                    Readme for Biz-Plan
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			Contents
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	1.	Introduction to Biz-Plan
	2.      Installing/Unistalling Biz-Plan
	3.	Registering Biz-Plan
	4	Other Business Planning Help
        5.      Ombudsman Statement
        6.      Revision History
        7.      Contact Details

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If you acquired Biz-Plan from an unknown third-party, 
we recommend that you check the file BIZ-PLAN.DOC for viruses
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This message is intended to encourage safe computing practices
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1. Introduction to Biz-Plan
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Biz-Plan is primarily a Microsoft Word document containing 
extensive guidelines, structure and template for writing a 
business plan.

It is aimed squarely at new and established businesses seeking
to expand, raise finance etc. and which need to produce a
'full-blown' business plan for internal or external use. While
Biz-Plan is not intended for very small businesses (e.g.
annual sales under, say, $250,000), it does contain many ideas
and issues which could be adopted to produce a shorter,
simpler plan.

Included with Biz-Plan is a White Paper entitled "Writing a 
Business Plan" which places the preparation of a business
plan in context and offers further tips and suggestions.

This freeware release of Biz-Plan is freely distributable
but refer to the file LICENSE.TXT for full details.

Biz-Plan requires Microsoft Word 97 or 2000. It will NOT
run with Word 6 or 95. However, you will find a version of
Biz-Plan suitable for these versions of Word at the PlanWare
site <www.planware.org>.

For latest information about Biz-Plan, visit our web sites
at:

	www.planware.org

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2. Installing/Unistalling Biz-Plan
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To install Biz-Plan, run the installation file BIZPLN.EXE and 
you will be guided through the simple procedure.

What are the files called pad_file.htm, pad_file.xml and 
file_id.diz?
These files are used by shareware distributors to identify
and classify programs. They are not needed to run Biz-Plan.

To uninstall Biz-Plan, use the Add/Remove Programs facility 
within the Windows Control Panel (access via Start | Settings).

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3. Registering Biz-Plan
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The shareware version of Biz-Plan is supplied as a 'read-only' document. Upon registration, this protection is removed and it 
can be freely modified by a registered user.

There is zero charge ($0) for registration. 

To register, simply e-mail <bizplan@planware.org> quoting
the serial number displayed within the coloured table on the 
first page of the BIZ-PLAN.DOC file within the body of your
message to us.

You will be e-mailed a password with simple instructions to
unprotect the Biz-Plan document. Once unprotected, you are
licensed to use it as an outline structure & guide for your
business plan. It can be freely modified and there are no
restrictions on how and where you distribute your completed
plan based in Biz-Plan. (A little mention would be nice <g>
but that is at your complete discretion).

Registered, unprotected copies of Biz-Plan are strictly for
personal use. They must not be modified, copied, distributed
or circulated to unregistered users as any form or type of 
business planning guide without prior permission from 
<bizplan@planware.org>.

Copies of the original unregistered, protected files can be
freely circulated provided that these are not changed in
any way and distributed in the supplied archive file (*.ZIP).

That's it. No strings attached !!

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4. Other Business Planning Help
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The PlanWare site <www.planware.org> contains extensive
assistance on business planning and related matters. 

It offers shareware and commercial software packages for
preparing business plans, making financial projections and
assessing business ideas including:

  - Exl-Plan range of shareware business financial planners
    for use with Excel.
  - Plan Write range of business plan writers.
  - Insight range of software for evaluating business ideas
    and strategies.
  - On-line financial planner.

It also contains a series of 'white papers' covering:

         - How to write a business plan.
         - Getting new business ideas.
         - New venture strategies.
         - Developing a business strategy.
         - Preparing financial projections.
         - Making cashflow forecasts.
         - Managing working capital.

... and much more.

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5. Association of Shareware Professionals Ombudsman Statement
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Invest-Tech, author of Biz-Plan, is a member of the
Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP).

"ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for
you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem
with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may
be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a
dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide
technical support for members' products. Please write to the
ASP Ombudsman at 157-F Love Ave, Greenwood, IN 46142 USA,
FAX 317-888-2195, or send email to omb@asp-shareware.org."

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6. Revision History
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June 1999
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Release 1.0
First general release shareware version for Word 97 & 2000.

January 2000
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Release 1.3
Addition of install/uninstall system and incorporation of 
business planning white paper. Variety of small changes & 
improvements. Inclusion of references to Exl-Plan Free & Super.

July 2000
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Release 1.4
Fixes for erratic problem with bullet styles.

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7. Contact Details
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Contact details for the author of Biz-Plan are as follows:

	Invest-Tech Limited
	27 Ardmeen Park
	Blackrock
	Co Dublin
	Ireland

	Tel: + 353-1-283 4083
	Fax: + 353-1-278 2391
	(Replace + by international access code)

	E-mail: info@planware.org

	Web: www.planware.org

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