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The Business Case describes how to justify the initiation of a project. This includes a description of the business problem or opportunity, a list of the possible solutions, their associated costs / benefits and a recommended solution for approval. The Business Case should cover five key aspects: strategic fit, options appraisal, commercial aspects, affordability and achievability.

This Business Case Template will help you build a Business Case for your project or organisation quickly and effectively using examples and tips.
 
By completing the sections included within the Business Case Template, you can document the return on investment for your solution to create a structured and compelling Business Case for approval by your sponsor. 
 
The Business Case Template will help you identify the costs and benefits of your solution, giving your sponsor confidence that the solution recommended is the most viable solution available. This Business Case Template will help you to gain approval of your business case and secure the funding you need, to start the project.
 
 
By using this Business Case Template you can:

  • Research the business problem or opportunity
  • Identify the alternative solutions available
  • Quantify the benefits and costs of each solution
  • Recommend a preferred solution to your sponsor
  • Identify any risks and issues with implementation
  • Present the business case for funding approval

This Business Case Template also includes:

  • Actual examples of Business Cases in each section
  • Detailed procedures to guide you throught Business Case completion
  • Tables to help you quantify the Business Case costs and benefits
  • Guidance on the methods of choosing a preferred solution
  • A best practice approach to creating the Business Case

This Business Case Template includes all of the detailed procedures needed when writing Business Cases within your organisation. It takes you through the process of completing a Business Case, giving you practical examples along the way. Written by experts, this Business Case Template will enable you to create a solid Business Case quickly and easily, saving you time and money.
 

What is a Business Case?
A Business Case quantifies the costs, benefits and justification of a project. The Business Case includes a description of the business problem or opportunity, the costs and benefits of each alternative solution, and the recommended solution for approval.

When do I use a Business Case Template?
A Business Case Template is used whenever the expenditure on a project has to be justified. Completing a Business Case Template is usually the first step in the Project Life Cycle. Once the Business Case Template has been completed, it is presented to a Sponsor for approval. The Business Case is referred to frequently during the project, to determine whether it is currently on track. Throughout a project the forecasted benefits of the business case should be reviewed At the end of the project, success is measured against the ability to meet the objectives defined in the Business Case. 
 

 VIEW THE BUSINESS CASE TEMPLATE