Exl-Plan Ultra (UK-I edition)

Exl-Plan is a software program specifically developed for those running new or substantial businesses with a sales income of more than $3 million. Its main purpose is to aid in business planning, budgeting, strategic planning, and raising finance by generating fully-integrated, seven-year projections. These include, but are not limited to profit and loss statements, cash flow statements, balance sheets, and ratio analyses. The projections are produced on a monthly basis for the first three years and then quarterly thereafter.

Exl-Plan offers several versions and editions to cater to individual business needs. It runs as an Excel template and offers more than 200 special menu options and buttons, 60+ proforma reports, hundreds of graphed variables, and 30,000 formulae. It contains unique features and facilities such as online help that covers over 130 topics, error-trapping, and worksheet protection. Its Quik-Plan provides a way to compile projections within minutes.

Users of Exl-Plan can expand it to any level of detail or complexity. It has extensive what-if and sensitivity analysis capabilities. The software is designed to cater to both non-financial managers and planning specialists, allowing for more time to be spent on planning, refining assumptions, and evaluating various scenarios.

Exl-Plan is shareware, and its optional manual is available for $20. Overall, it is an excellent software program for businesses looking to develop a comprehensive plan to drive success.