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BK-Economics is a software package that was developed by a team of scientists at the Carl Hayden Bee Research Center in Tucson, Arizona to assist commercial beekeepers in streamlining their business practices. This software allows beekeepers to simulate years of business, taking into account factors like equipment purchases, labor force, transportation, marketing strategies, loans, honey flow, and other hive products without taking the usual risks. This software, when used in combination with the marketing strategy information in publication, can help beekeepers formulate a successful business plan when making financial decisions, expanding an operation or just starting out.
This software is downloadable on-line in "net installer" versions. Net Installer software packs are in archive format for each platform and the associated files are large. If you are downloading from home, please take note of the file sizes and the approximated download time. (Times are calculated based on a ~5kbps modem connection with compression.) Once the file has been downloaded, you will need decompression software to "unzip" or "unstuff" the archive. Note that particular browsers will do this for you (ie., Communicator or Explorer), provided they have the proper plug-in. The archive contains a setup program that will install BK-Economics for your computer. Click on the link for your platform below to begin downloading BK-Economics 1.34.
If downloading BK-Economics off the web is not a viable option, you may choose to have us mail you a copy. Please keep in mind that mail orders are filled as they are received, sometimes with a backlog of up to one month's requests. To obtain a copy of this software by mail, please read the following sections pertaining to the type of computer and operating systems software that you have. Click on the appropriate "Mail Me" button for ordering instructions. This software is a product of USDA research and is offered AT NO COST to anyone. For more information on the most recent release of BK-Economics, consult the September 1997 issue of Gleenings in Bee Culture magazine for an article on the software and useful marketing strategies for beekeepers.
The software is available on cd for installation on computers running Windows versions 3.11, '95 and NT. A minimum of 8MB RAM is required and the program occupies approximately 20MB of disk space. The Windows version comes with run-time Interactive Help to guide the user while running simulations.
The software is available in a four-disk set for installation on Macintosh
and PowerMacintosh computers running System 7.x and higher. A minimum 6MB
RAM free is required (8MB RAM free recommended) and the installation occupies
approximately 20MB of disk space. Using virtual memory with the PowerMac version
will lower the memory requirements of the software. The Macintosh version
comes with run-time Interactive Help to guide the user while running simulations.