SurvivalWare Version 3.0 – What’s New?

We’re targeting October 15th to make the formal announcement.  This version has been in “soft release” since August 31, 2009.  It has been available as a 30 day trial, or for purchase.  We just didn’t tell anyone about it (unless they stumbled onto our website).
Now we’re about to start telling the world.    Here’s the top [...]

ARC Loan analysis using SurvivalWare

We recently had a prospect (now customer) express the need for a tool to do the cash flow projections in support of his ARC Loan application.

Computer Modeling in the News

It really is amazing how important computer modeling has become.  This is where the computer really plays to its strengths.
The latest Scientific American (July, 2009) has a cover story article entitled “Grassoline at the Pump” and goes on to paint a very optimistic picture of using non-food plant material to provide 50% of our liquid [...]

SurvivalWare Version 3.0

Version 3.0 is all about SurvivalWare coming of age as the ultimate small business analysis tool. Every business is unique..

“How to Take Control of Your Cash Flow” Webinar re-scheduled

We’ve been doing webinars the last 3 or 4 months in an attempt to make the sales and training process more efficient.  Simultaneously, we cranked up the advertising and marketing efforts, and have created a steady flow of prospects who want to do a better job of forecasting cash flow and future liquidity.
 
We still talk [...]

Models have personalities – Part 1: Overview

Little known fact: you can run the FM2008 model in “retro” mode by logging in as the user “retro.” The icons used then are the original edgy, whimsical icons created by Nick Luhring.

A case study of detailed cash planning using SurvivalWare Cash Planner

Ivan Newton was kind enough to be interviewed about his usage of SurvivalWare to right his business and propel it forward.  His conclusion: “SurvivalWare is the best solution we’ve found that addresses the unique ‘balancing act’ of our small business.”
Here is his story as re-told by Mary Ritley:
Ivan Newton is a franchise business owner who is [...]

Announcing the official release of SurvivalWare Version 2.0

$385 Introductory Pricing – until May 15th
You can purchase Survivalware with the All Purpose Model (FM2007) at the website for $385, including support for the first year.  Support is $95 per year after that.
(Customers with customized models – check with your group sponsor / franchisor for availability).
On May 15, 2008, the price goes up to $895. Here [...]

SurvivalWare Version 2.0 Status – getting closer

The last post about the status of version 2.0 was 2 weeks ago.  The reference to “Hell Week” turned out to be prescient.   Instead of “Documentation Week” last week it turned out to be “Bug Fix Week.”  That’s what happens when you get it out to a wider circle of Beta testers.
 
You would think I [...]

SurvivalWare Pricing Decision

Setting prices for software licenses has never been easy.   Most of your costs are up front, the marginal cost of production is tiny, and it is very difficult to predict how many units you are going to sell to absorb the upfront costs. 
 
There is a service component of what you sell (e.g. help-line support, [...]