	README.TXT File For Business Vital Signs Program, Version 1.0

Business Vital Signs v1.0 (BVS) is a comprehensive financial analysis 
and management program for MSWindows 95, 98 & NT. It is for 
analyzing and improving the financial performance and strength of any 
type of business. It is an easy way to stay on top of business financials, 
develop scenarios and plans for improving performance, design the
financial future and track the progress of strategic and tactical plans. 
BVS is easy to learn and use, with a plain-talk User Manual and 
extensive on-line help. It enhances the abilities of business managers, 
analysts, consultants, planners and academics, to see the entire business 
from a top management perspective, manage it for superior results and 
achieve affordable, sustainable growth. Business Vital Signs can be used
 to monitor and manage an unlimited number of business groups, such as 
companies, divisions, product or service lines and competitors. Planned 
growth can be developed and monitored. The financial impact of 
acquisitions, divestitures, and new ventures of any kind, can be checked 
out, with BVS. It is also an effective learning tool and will focus on areas 
of a business that are contributing to or detracting from profitable growth.

Installing Business Vital Signs(BVS) Program: 

The Bvsexec.exe file which accompanies this README.TXT file in the bvsver1A.zip file, is a self-extracting(decompressing) executable file. To decompress the BVS program files, just double-left-click on the Bvsexec.exe file. 

	Please READ ALL OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE CONTINUING, even if you are an experienced downloader. There are some details you MUST know, so that your free trail or registration is not ABORTED BY MISTAKE. We strongly recommend that you now print a copy of this procedure. It will be a useful reference during the trial period and when you register.	

	Now that the download is completed, use Windows Explorer to go into the temporary directory you selected and double-left-click the bvsexec.exe file, to start installing the program. Select a hard drive letter, usually C, from the first install dialog. The BVSP directory will then be created and the BVS files installed into it. In the unlikely event that you already had a BVSP directory, you may want to move the "other" files into a new directory. This is NOT required.

	After the installation is completed, go into the BVSP directory using Windows Explorer, and double-click the BVSStart.exe file. Do not try to execute the bvs.exe file. It will be intentionally inactive at this time.

CAUTION: FOLLOW THESE NEXT INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY, to avoid aborting the free trial by mistake!

When a dialog appears asking for your name, address and so on, please fill it in as indicated, to record the download. A dialog box with only two buttons, Cancel and Register, will appear in this sequence. To Purchase the BVS program, click the Register button and go to the Ordering procedure below.

	When you order the full-featured version, we insist that you do entirely at our risk, with the No-Risk, No-Hassle, 30-day 100% money-back guarantee. You lose nothing! And, if you order now, we will also give you an exciting Free Bonus. This is a special reference guide on "Interpreting The Vital Signs" and will be a perfect companion to your Business Vital Signs program. 

	The Trial version of the BVS program is limited to the evaluation of a fictitious business called Tutor Company. Data for Tutor Co. has been entered through June(last month ended) of the "current" year(1997, in the tutorial). The maximum evaluation period is 20 DAYS and YOU WILL NOT BE REMINDED(NAGGED)OF THE NUMBER OF DAYS LEFT IN THE PERIOD. At the end of 20 days, the trial period will EXPIRE and no longer be available. You can, of course, choose to purchase the Full-Featured BVS program at any time during or after the trial period, by registering. If you want to register and there is any problem, just contact us at busvitalsigns@snet.net.

	Some of the Full program features are not available in the Evaluation version, including the creation of new business groups and starting a new year. It will still give you a good feel for many program capabilities. The User Manual for this version, has been reduced accordingly. When you purchase the Full Version of BVS, the Full User Manual will also be made available to you.

	To Try the BVS program for up to 20 days, click the Cancel button(instead of Register) in the two-button dialog. For the first few seconds after this dialog appears, the Cancel button will appear "grayed out" and not be active. BE SURE to wait(about 5 seconds)until the Cancel button changes to normal black letters. Then click it. This dialog is part of the transaction process and the short delay is unavoidable. When another dialog appears, asking if you want to delete the program files, DO NOT click the OK button or the trial option will be ABORTED. Instead, click the X  in the upper right corner of the dialog box. This will close the dialog and activate the Business Vital Signs program.

	At any other time during the 20 day trial, you can choose to purchase BVS or click Cancel in the two-button dialog and follow the above procedure, to continue your trial. 

To Order The Business Vital Signs Program: 

	Just click the Register button, instead of the Cancel button in the two-button dialog mentioned above. The next dialog to appear will ask for your registration information. Type in your name, address and so on and click the Next button. In the next dialog("Order Details, 1 of 2"), click the little box to the left of the Business Vital Signs name and specify the number of BVS programs you want to purchase. Don't forget to contact us at busvitalsigns@snet.net, AFTER REGISTERING, if you are purchasing more than one BVS program at this time. We offer discounts for multiple purchases. Be sure to include your Name and BVS Registration Number.

	In the next dialog,("Order Details, 2 of 2"), type in your unique passward. Be sure to keep a record of it in a safe place. Then, click the down-arrow button and select your method of payment. If you pay by credit card, which is the fastest and safest way, you will quickly be given information to convert to the full-featured BVS version. If you do not use your credit card, we must wait for your payment before processing your order. This may take a few days. 

	After you have entered the registration information, follow the dialogs and be sure to make a backup disk and save the Receipt.txt file as the dialogs suggest. Then, the original dialog will appear, asking if you want to Register. Since you've already registered, just click the X in the upper right corner, to close this dialog and the BVS program will be activated.


Business Vital Signs is freely distributable shareware with a free 20 day trial period.
There are no graphics, music or sounds that are owned by other than the author.

Email the DeLaura Development Co.(DDC), LLC at busvitalsigns@snet.net on any questions.
DDC is the exclusive author of the BVS program and reserves all rights to the program and it's literature. Business Vital Signs name and logo is a registered trademark of DDC, all rights reserved.

A small encryption/decryption program is included with the BVS files for ensuring that the User starts the BVS program with the Bvsstart.exe executable. This invokes the Braintree MoneyPump system before executing BVS and controls the trial period and processes all information for registering and purchasing the BVS program. This is in compliance with U.S. export restrictions.

For more information on what Business Vital Signs can do for you, please visit our website.

DeLaura Development Co., LLC
email: busvitalsigns@snet.net
website: http://www.busvitalsigns.com/
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