Simple Business Case Template

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REASON FOR THE PROJECT

• Describe why the project is needed, problems with the current situation. and why a charge to the status quo is required. List the features. technology. equipment, benefits, and competitive advantages of this project to the business

OPTIONS

• Describe briefly the different options for completing the solution. For example. to design a brochure. you could use templates from a word processing package. hire a designer. design it yourself using clipart

BENEFITS

• Describe anticipated improvements from the project. How con this project help the organization? For example. if we buy a license to a desktop publishing program. Do we save on outsourcing our newsletter design?

COSTS

• How much will the project cost? Include contingency costs to cover overruns for risk events. include ongoing maintenance and operational costs for the project.

RISKS

• Describe the risks to the project such as extra costs and more work than anticipated.

SCHEDULE

• Indicate how long project will take, milestones. and how long before the benefits became apparent. Also note if the time buffer is included in this estimate.

ASSESSMENT

• What are the costs of not doing the project? What happens if the project isn't undertaken? Can the organization afford the project?

RECOMMENDATION

• Sum up and recommend why the project is a good idea

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