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business case
The financial impact of spending money. Rate of return, cash flow, length of payback period and other financial criteria are all part of the business case decision making process.
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Definition: business case
The financial impact of spending money. Rate of return, cash flow, length of payback period and other financial criteria are all part of the business case decision making process.
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