LaunchX System for Business Startup Now Available as Individual Units

Aug. 18, 2009 - PRLog -- LaunchX, the company that offers the only step-by-step, complete startup program on the market, now offers the LaunchX System in 5 separate Units. Each Unit covers a specific aspect of starting a business and includes the appropriate portion of the LaunchX Handbook and Workbook, as well as critical small business software. The full LaunchX System, which includes all five Units, sells for $1495, while the individual Units are listed at $349 to $399 each. Although purchasing the separate Units will cost more overall, it is a good option if planning the startup will take several months or for detailed information on only one specific area.

The five units of the LaunchX System are:

Unit 1 – Idea Into Action: The focus here is on developing your business idea into a basic plan for starting up and running a company. In addition, there is a heavy focus on preparing to be a successful entrepreneur with discussions on networking, time management, and organization. Unit 1 also includes the LaunchX Planner, featuring the fully customizable Uncalendar insert, and ACT! contact management software to encourage the development of a customer database during the planning stages.

Unit 2 – Reach Your Market: The marketing Unit works through developing a thorough marketing plan from identifying and detailing the target market(s) to setting an objective-based budget for promoting the business. The Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the available promotional routes, including well-developed guidelines for working with a dedicated sales staff and encouragement to seek out free and low-cost promotion opportunities. Includes website software with a free year of hosting and the Logo Creator.

Unit 3 – Money Matters: This Unit is all about the numbers – budgets, sales forecasts, pro forma financial statements, and financing the business. The step-by-step format makes the financials very simple and clear, especially helpful for those who are not “numbers people” but also good practice for knowing what every number on the financial statements means. The chapter on financing your startup is comprehensive and emphasizes the capital-raising routes that most entrepreneurs use – bootstrapping, self-funding, family and friend investors – over those that are most often considered but more difficult to secure – bank loans, equity investments. With the tools provided here, any legitimate business idea should be able to find sufficient funding.

Unit 4 – Hit the Ground Running: The emphasis in this Unit is to ensure everything is in place for launch – Peachtree Accounting, internal systems and controls, business planning, and the like. The Action section includes a comprehensive checklist of things to be completed prior to opening as well as detailed overviews of internal protections and SOPs that will minimize risk. In addition, there are in-depth discussions of how to review and evaluate both financial statements and marketing efforts, as well as worksheets to track progress and set objectives for improving overall profitability. Includes Peachtree Pro Accounting and OfficeReady document template software.

Unit 5 – Employer’s Manual: This Unit is an absolutely complete guide for any entrepreneur who plans to hire employees. It covers every legal, organizational, and managerial issue related to hiring and working with a staff. There are discussions of different staffing options, such as temporary or independent contractor workers as well as detailed information on every aspect of staffing a business from recruiting through evaluations and termination. Includes Office Policy Manual software for developing a customized employee manual for any business.

The overall system is very complete, with comprehensive, accurate information on just about every conceivable startup topic as well as easy step-by-step Workbook pages for every section to work through specific business ideas. For the first-time entrepreneur, the LaunchX System really does teach you everything you need to know and provide the basic software tools that every business should have. For seasoned entrepreneurs, the individual Units provide very effective coverage of their topics and can be ideal for building knowledge in weaker areas.

About the LaunchX System

The LaunchX System is the only complete startup program on the market and includes everything needed to take a business idea through startup to a successful company. The program is designed to address every startup stumbling block entrepreneurs experience as well as the tools every small business needs to grow and succeed. The tools included in the LaunchX System help minimize risk and decrease the time it takes to get a new business off the ground.

The LaunchX System is a comprised of Handbooks, Workbooks, a Marketing Binder, Business Entity Records Binder, an annual planner, seven key software packages, and three marketing reference books. The LaunchX Handbooks are the cornerstone of the program, with over 800 pages packed with critical startup know-how. Each topic in the Handbook is coupled with fill-in-the-blanks worksheets in the accompanying Workbooks that walk entrepreneurs step-by-step through the planning process.  

Software included with the LaunchX system:

- ACT! 2009 by Sage Software
- The Logo Creator by Laughingbird Software
- WebPlus X2 by Serif Software
- Business Plan Pro by Palo Alto Software
- Peachtree Pro Accounting by Sage Software
- Office Ready 4.0 Platinum by Template Zone
- Office Manual 2009 by TemplateZone

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About LaunchX LLC

LaunchX LLC is focused on providing practical, relevant information and tools to the small business startup market. Their first product, the LaunchX System is a comprehensive business startup kit that simplifies the process of turning a business idea into a business. For more information about LaunchX, visit http://www.LaunchX.com.