********************************************************************** -> This file contains basic information about EASI-PLAN Micro for the use of Shareware libraries, distributors and BBSs. -> The file has been supplied as an integral part of the shareware version of EASI-PLAN Micro, a financial planner for new and very small businesses, specially developed for use on a 'try-before-you-buy' basis by Invest-Tech Limited. For contact details, see end of this file. -> To print this file, type "PRINT VENDOR.TXT" at the DOS prompt. ********************************************************************** INFORMATION FOR SHAREWARE DISTRIBUTORS ====================================== Short description ----------------- EASI-PLAN Micro (r3.3) - Comprehensive & easy-to-use integrated 3-year financial planner for new and very small businesses. Full description ----------------- EASI-PLAN Micro (r3.3) is a powerful easy-to-use software package which enables new and very small businesses to prepare fully- integrated and comprehensive 3-year financial projections for business plans & budgets, raising finance, strategic planning, forecasting, appraisals etc. It can also be used by professional advisers, consultants, training organisations and financial institutions. EASI-PLAN Micro is aimed at businesses, with annual sales of 50,000 to 250,000 pounds/dollars, engaged in manufacturing, distribution or services. Its reports are preformatted to suit either sole traders or limited companies. Based on a user's forecasts and assumptions, EASI-PLAN compiles integrated financial projections (P&Ls, cashflows, balance sheets & ratios) for one year ahead on a monthly basis and, in less detail, for a further two years on a quarterly basis. It produces numerous management and financial reports together with graphs for many key variables which can be displayed on the screen or printed. It also produces reports detailing all the underlying assumptions. EASI-PLAN incorporates facilities for graphing key results; for undertaking 'what-if' analysis; for preparing 'first-cut' three-year projections; and for generating a textual summary report. EASI-PLAN is very suitable for users with limited or no prior experience of computers or financial planning as well as for more experienced users who do not wish to go to the very considerable trouble, or waste valuable time, developing their own planning system on a spreadsheet. EASI-PLAN Micro is most suitable for businesses with annual sales of under 250k pounds. More powerful versions, called EASI-PLAN Lite and Pro, for larger businesses are also available. EASI-PLAN is very friendly and menu-driven with extensive "on-line" context-sensitive help. Country classification ---------------------- EASI-PLAN is an internationally useful product. The layout of its reports and accounts are based on UK conventions. Its currency symbol can be altered by a user. Key words --------- business finance plan budget projections appraisals strategy investment cashflow profit balance sheets forecasts Archiving & distribution arrangement ------------------------------------ In compressed form, EASI-PLAN Micro fits on a single 3.5" disk (720k). The supplied archive file is called EASIPLAM.ZIP. Libraries should recommend users to install EASI-PLAN onto a sub-directory called "EASIM3". The first thing that they should do after installation is run a program called "GO". System required --------------- Industry-standard PC with DOS 3.30 or higher and a hard disk. Conventional memory of 640k. Runs as a DOS program within Windows (Icon supplied). VGA, GCA, mono, Hercules or LCD displays (or equivalents). Uses dot-matrix, ink-jet or laser printer. Registration ------------ The Registration Fee for EASI-PLAN Micro is 45 pounds (sterling or Irish) plus VAT. The Registration Fees for the two related versions of EASI-PLAN, Lite and Pro, are 75 pounds and 145 pounds respectively (plus VAT). See REGISTER.TXT for further details. In return for registering, a user receives the latest version of EASI-PLAN with a 130+ page A5 spiral-bound printed manual (incorporating extensive tutorial exercises etc.) and full support. Further details are contained in the text file README.TXT. Registration is via the author, Invest-Tech Limited, for Europe etc. and through "PsL" (Public software Library) for the US/Canada. You can also upgrade and register directly with Invest-Tech via our World Wide Web (WWW) site on the Internet using a credit card and its special built-in forms. See bottom of file for details of its location. Our Web site, called PlanWare, contains downloadable versions of *ALL* our financial planners for businesses and the home. It also offers useful advice in the form of text files on such topics as business planning, cashflow forecasting etc. as well as lots of other interesting stuff. Feedback Required ----------------- Please let us have your comments etc. on EASI-PLAN to help us make it an even better product. Send us copies of any reviews, catalogue descriptions, write-ups etc. which you prepare about EASI-PLAN. ********************************************************************** DISTRIBUTOR AGREEMENT ===================== The terms of the USER LICENCE AGREEMENT (see README.TXT) also apply to distributors. In particular, no distributor may break-up, change, interfere with or delete any part of the supplied software or documentation or make any changes whatsoever to Invest-Tech's and EASI-PLAN's copyright and registration details. This does not preclude a distributor from adding a readily identifiable explanatory text file for user information, or changing the method used to archive all EASI-PLAN's files as a single unit. The following Terms of Distribution must be fully adhered to: 1. The fee charged by a distributor for supplying a copy of EASI-PLAN may not exceed 5 pounds (sterling or equivalent) inclusive of P&P etc. This limit need not apply to CD-ROM distributors where EASI-PLAN is included in a compendium of shareware products. 2. Every library's catalogue or listing must clearly state that EASI-PLAN is NOT free software; that the library's charge to customers is a copying fee only and does NOT constitute payment for EASI-PLAN; that registration is required for continuing use; and that EASI-PLAN is copyrighted software and provided as shareware solely to allow a user to evaluate it before purchase. 3. Distribution of EASI-PLAN will cease as soon as Invest-Tech requests and EASI-PLAN will be removed from library listings as soon as practicable thereafter. 4. All copies of EASI-PLAN for distribution must include all the supplied files (contained in EASIPLAM.ZIP) which must not be changed in any way and must be taken from the most up-to-date master disk supplied by Invest-Tech. 5. EASI-PLAN must not be sold via "rackware" or as a low-cost retail product or packaged for sale with or without pre-printed documentation unless written permission has been given by Invest- Tech PRIOR to any such activity commencing. 6. EASI-PLAN may not be used as a promotion or enticement for any commercial venture (including use as a "cover" disk for a periodical) unless prior written approval has been secured from Invest-Tech. ********************************************************************** EASI-PLAN Micro (c) Copyright Invest-Tech Limited 1992-95 All Rights Reserved Invest-Tech Limited 27 Ardmeen Park, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, Ireland Irish Tel: 01-283 4083 UK Tel: 01232-315454 (Call 9 to 9 weekdays and 10 to 6 weekends - GMT/BST) Fax: 278 2391 Fax codes: Irish:01- UK:00-353-1- Inter'l:+353-1- CompuServe: 100606,2665 Internet: brianf@iol.ie WWW Site URL: http://www.planware.ie/resource/planware ********************************************************************** To print this file, type "PRINT VENDOR.TXT" ** End of VENDOR.TXT file **