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Prove Intranet Value: Do the Math.

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Sources: Fastrak Consulting

To many IT professionals, the benefits of a company-wide intranet seem obvious. The bean counters, however, might not agree. Make sure that you perform a clear cost-benefit analysis and get total buy-in.

Fastrak Consulting offers two practical resources:

* A step-by-step guide - "Assessing Intranet Cost-Benefits"

* A free cost-benefit calculator

Use these resources and the following key tips to help you perform your analysis:

* Show an Understanding of the Target Population: To calculate cost savings from reduced labor and increased productivity, you must use numbers like the average salary and working hours per year of the target population. If these numbers aren't factored in, intangible benefits become hard-to-sell guesswork.

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