SIMPLE BUSINESS CASE TEMPLATE

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SUBMITTED TO	SUBMITTED BY
TO THE ATTENTION OF	POINT OF CONTACT
ADDRESS	ADDRESS
PHONE	PHONE
EMAIL	EMAIL
DATE SUBMITTED	DELIVERY METHOD
REASON FOR THE PROJECT Describe why the project is needed, problems with the current situation, and why a change to the status quo is required. List the features, technology, equipment, benefits, and competitive advantages of this project.
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, or design it yourself using clip art.
BENEFITS Describe anticipated improvements from the project. How can 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 the project will take, milestones, and how long before the benefits become apparent. Also, note if the time buffer is included in this estimate.
ASSESSMENT What are the costs of not doing the project? For example, will the newsletter be suspended indefinitely? 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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