Some of the main users of business planning software are entrepreneurs looking to follow their dreams. A business plan is a prerequisite for any new business, but it can often act as a hurdle to entrepreneurs unsure of what a business plan should contain. Palo Alto Software is world leader in producing business planning software and is delighted to be in a position to offer €50,000 worth of their best selling software, Business Plan Pro Premier Edition, to Ireland based entrepreneurs.

Alan Gleeson, the General Manager of Palo Alto Software UK & Ireland approached colleagues in the U.S. and decided to run with a Business Plan Pro Premier Edition software offer after having witnessed growing dole queues in Cork. "I had seen how tough it is for people in Ireland, with the likes of the YouTube video of people queuing for jobs with Londis" as well as the growing numbers of unemployed.

He believes that a downturn is a good time to start a new business and that donating business planning software will act as a catalyst to get some people back to work and help to spur the next generation of entrepreneurs. "This is a no strings attached offer - we simply want people with ideas, who need to create a business plan, to take the next step, download Business Plan Pro, and get started with their business plans".