I believe that people and not software should be in control. I'm Dave Kilroy and have been involved in business planning and software development for a long time.
Some software tools can take a very long time to learn how to use - and the user is not in control whilst trying to figure out how to make something happen. Also, most 'expert systems' guide users down a limited set of options to reach a limited set of finish points. Whilst we love to learn new things and expert guidance is good - we need to get things done and we like to stay in control.
The way I keep people in control is by making software that is very user friendly and really useful - which in this case has resulted in great business planning software, want to buy a copy?
Business Plan Writer came about because a group of business advisors (and their clients) needed it. It is software that grew out of, and its design was shaped by, real people using it to write their business plans. It took many years to get right and was launched in 2007.
It is aimed at people who are writing their first business plan and is more like a comfortable and familiar tool and ally rather than a shiny new stranger that needs a lot of time to learn how to use.
Application Insight is a small software development business providing bespoke development services - as well as developing Business Plan Writer . Application Insight is a trading name of Social Enterprise Outcomes Ltd.
Business Plan Insight is a small consultancy providing bespoke business planning services such as creation of business plans, review of client's business plans and training on business plans. Business Plan Insight is a trading name of Social Enteprise Outcomes Ltd.
Social Enterprise Outcomes Ltd is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (No. 5761203). As well as the activities it undertakes branded as Application Insight and Business Plan Insight, Social Enterprise Outcomes specialises in business support for social enterprises and can provide services such as: provision of business advice, individual coaching, management training and strategy reviews.
| Social Enterprise Outcomes is a partner member of the Social Enterprise Coalition |
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| and an Associate Member of Co-operatives UK |
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