What
is the turn around time on a
plan?
Although it
varies depending on the
complexity of your project, it
generally takes 10 to 15
business days for your plan to
be completed.
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How does the entire process
work?
During the order process, you will be asked a few
questions which will help us get
familiar with your business.
Then based on your industry
type and requirements, within 24
hours your plan will be assigned
to the plan writer that is most
qualified to work on your
project.
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Will I have contact with my plan
writer?
Yes.
Your welcome email will include
your plan writer's name,
telephone number and email
address. You will have
full contact with your plan
writer during the entire writing
phase of your plan.
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How
will I know when my plan is
ready?
You will receive an email
notification once your plan has
been completed. At which point
you can simply login to your
account and download your plan.
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What is the
Catalyst Program?
Catalyst is the ultimate
business planning solution
for our clients. The
Catalyst service searches
government records to gather
investment data, industry
preferences and total stock
positions of America's
wealthiest individuals. Giving
you unlimited access to valuable
contact information on potential
investors and venture capitalist
firms.
Catalyst is an optional service
that is available to our clients
for only $19.99 a month.
This special offer is
only available to
PlanYourIdea.com
clients, that purchase a
plan through our firm.
Click here to
learn more about
the Catalyst Program.
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Do you have a satisfaction
guarantee?
Yes. We will continue to work on
your project until you're
completely satisfied with the
outcome of our plan.
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What
is the difference between the
Marketing and
Advertising plans?
You will often
find that many people confuse marketing with advertising or vice
versa. While both components are important, they are very
different. Knowing the difference and doing your market research
can put your company on the path to substantial growth.
Let's start off
by reviewing the formal definitions of each and then we'll go
into the explanation of how marketing and advertising differ
from one another:
Advertising:
The paid, public, non-personal announcement of a persuasive
message by an identified sponsor; the non-personal presentation
or promotion by a firm of its products to its existing and
potential customers.
Marketing:
The systematic planning, implementation and control of a mix of
business activities intended to bring together buyers and
sellers for the mutually advantageous exchange or transfer of
products.
After reading
both of the definitions it is easy to understand how the
difference can be confusing to the point that people think of
them as one-in-the same, so lets break it down a bit.
Advertising is
a single component of the marketing process. It's the part that
involves getting the word out concerning your business, product,
or the services you are offering. It involves the process of
developing strategies such as ad placement, frequency, etc.
Advertising includes the placement of an ad in such mediums as
newspapers, direct mail, billboards, television, radio, and of
course the Internet. Advertising is the largest expense of most
marketing plans, with public relations following in a close
second and market research falling not far behind.
The best way to
distinguish between advertising and marketing is to think of
marketing as a pie, inside that pie you have slices of
advertising, market research, media planning, public relations,
product pricing, distribution, customer support, sales strategy
and community involvement. Advertising only equals one piece of
the pie in the strategy. All of these elements must not only
work independently but they also must work together towards the
bigger goal. Marketing is a process that takes time and can
involve hours of research for a marketing plan to be effective.
Think of marketing as everything that an organization does to
facilitate an exchange between company and consumer.
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What
are your hours of operations?
We are available Monday through
Friday 6 AM to 6 PM PST.
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Do
you offer private consultation
services?
Yes. Our private consultation
services are designed to help
new and existing companies. We offer a full
line of services that are
designed to help you get your
business off the ground or
enhance your existing business.
Please
contact us for
further details on customized
consultation services.
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What
formats will my plan be available
in?
Your plan will be available in
Microsoft Word & Adobe PDF
formats (PowerPoint format is
provided with the Business,
Marketing & Advertising Package). Should you need a
custom format for your plan,
please
contact us.
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Will
my plan be custom written?
Yes. Each plan we write is
100% custom written by the
professionals at
PlanYourIdea.com, we do not use
generic wording or templates for
any of our plans. We believe that every
business has its unique needs,
your plan will be custom
tailored to your specific requirements.
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How
do I login to my account?
Refer to
your welcome email for
instructions on how to login to
your account, your welcome email
will include your customized
PlanYourIdea.com login address,
along with a username and
password. If you have lost this
information, please
contact us
to have it emailed to you again.
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Can
I order my plans on a CD?
Yes. You can order all of your
plans on a CD for only $12.95 +
S&H.
To order your plans on a CD
simply login to your account's
control panel.
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Can I order a professionally
bound copy of my plans?
Yes. You can order a
professionally bound copy of
your plans for only $9.95 + S&H. To
order your professionally bound
plans simply login to your
accounts control panel.
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How
long will my plans be available
on your website?
Your
plans are never
removed, they will stay online
forever.
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How
long have you been in business?
PlanYourIdea.com has been in
business since January, 2000.
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What industries do you
specialize in?
We specialize in all industry
sectors. We have trained and
dedicated plan writers who
specialize in specific
industries in which they have
extensive knowledge and
experience. Your project will be
assigned to the plan writer who
has had the most business plan
writing experience in your
specific industry. Our firm
works with over 2,500 clients a
year, giving us a vast amount of
experience in different business
sectors.
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Are your
plans investor, bank, grant &
SBA ready?
Yes. Every plan our firm
produces is investor, bank,
grant & SBA (small business
association)
ready.
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What is
an investor ready business plan?
An investor ready business plan
is a document that has been
professionally prepared to meet
the needs of both Venture
Capitalists and Angel investors.
In every business plan, you
should be able to see your own
project through the investor's
eye. Your plan must be able to
answer the concerns of an
investor.
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What
forms of payment do you accept?
We accept Visa,
MasterCard, Discover, American
Express and Check.
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Are you
registered with the BBB?
Yes. We strive to keep the
highest possible rating and
follow all standards of the BBB.
To view our BBB profile please
click here.
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