School ERP ROI Calculator: Calculate Your Savings in 5 Minutes

Every rupee counts. Before you invest ₹1.5 lakh in school software, know exactly what you'll get back.

You're a school principal or owner. Your board asks: "Why do we need to spend ₹2 lakhs on software when our current system works?"

You know the answer in your gut-it'll save time, reduce errors, improve parent satisfaction-but you can't quantify it.

This changes today.

In this guide, you'll get:

✅ A free interactive ROI calculator (customized for your school)

✅ Real cost-benefit analysis from 50+ Indian schools

✅ The exact framework to justify ERP investment to your management board

✅ Hidden costs you're paying right now that you don't even realize

By the end, you'll have a data-backed business case that shows whether school ERP makes financial sense for YOU.

Why Schools Struggle to Justify ERP Investment

The Budget Meeting Scenario

You (Principal): "We should implement a school ERP system. It'll improve operations significantly."

Board Member: "How much does it cost?"

You: "Around ₹1.5 to ₹2 lakhs per year for our school size."

Board Member: "And what do we get for that?"

You: "Well... better communication, automated attendance, digital fee collection..."

Board Member: "We already communicate. We already mark attendance. We already collect fees. Why pay ₹2 lakhs for what we're doing for free?"

You: "It's not free-it costs time, creates errors, frustrates parents..."

Board Member: "But how much time? How many errors? Show me the numbers."

You (mentally): "...I don't have the numbers."

Meeting ends. Budget rejected. Another year of manual systems.

The Real Problem: Invisible Costs

Schools see the ERP software cost clearly: ₹1,50,000/year.

But they don't see the hidden costs of manual systems:

❌ Office staff spending 6 hours/day answering repetitive questions

❌ Teachers wasting 40 minutes/day clarifying homework

❌ Late fee defaults costing ₹1.2 lakhs/year

❌ Parents leaving because of poor communication

❌ Audit preparation taking 3 weeks instead of 3 hours

Total hidden cost: Often ₹3-5 lakhs per year (more than the ERP cost)

But no one calculates it.

Until now.

The 5-Minute School ERP ROI Framework

How This Calculator Works

Answer 8 simple questions about your school:

1. Number of students
2. Number of office staff
3. Average office staff salary
4. Current fee collection default rate
5. Average annual fee per student
6. Hours spent on manual tasks (attendance, homework, fee follow-up)
7. Current SMS/communication costs
8. Implementation timeline

The calculator will show you:

₹  Your current hidden costs (what you're paying now)

₹  Your ERP investment (what software will cost)

₹  Your net savings (Year 1, Year 3, Year 5)

📅 Your payback period (when you break even)

📊 Your 5-year total ROI

Real School ROI Examples: Data from 50+ Indian Schools

Example 1: Small CBSE School (Tier 2 City)

School Profile:

• Students: 400
• Location: Anand, Gujarat
• Type: CBSE, Day School
• Staff: 2 office staff, 18 teachers

Before ERP:

Cost Category	Annual Cost
Office staff overtime (fee collection months)	₹36,000
SMS charges (scattered providers)	₹48,000
Stationery (registers, receipt books)	₹22,000
Accounting errors & fee defaults (estimated)	₹85,000
Total Current Cost	₹1,91,000

After ERP:

Cost Category	Annual Cost
School ERP software (₹25/student/month)	₹1,20,000
Implementation (one-time, Year 1 only)	₹20,000
Total Year 1 Cost	₹1,40,000

Net Savings Year 1: ₹51,000
Payback Period: 3.3 months
5-Year Total Savings: ₹2,55,000

Example 2: Medium International School (Metro City)

School Profile:

• Students: 1,200
• Location: Ahmedabad
• Type: CBSE + Cambridge, Day + Residential
• Staff: 5 office staff, 55 teachers

Before ERP:

Cost Category	Annual Cost
Office staff time (180 calls/day @ ₹100/hour)	₹3,24,000
Teacher time on admin tasks (50 hrs/month @ ₹150/hour)	₹90,000
SMS/WhatsApp broadcasting services	₹1,20,000
Manual errors (fee, attendance, records)	₹1,80,000
Lost admissions (poor communication feedback)	₹2,50,000
Total Current Cost	₹9,64,000

After ERP:

Cost Category	Annual Cost
School ERP software (₹22/student/month)	₹3,16,800
Implementation (one-time)	₹50,000
Total Year 1 Cost	₹3,66,800

Net Savings Year 1: ₹5,97,200
Payback Period: 1.8 months
5-Year Total Savings: ₹30,35,600

Example 3: Large Multi-Branch School Group

School Profile:

• Students: 3,500 (across 3 campuses)
• Location: Surat, Navsari, Valsad
• Type: CBSE, K-12
• Staff: 12 office staff, 140 teachers

Before ERP:

Cost Category	Annual Cost
Office coordination (calls between branches)	₹4,80,000
Duplicate data entry (same student in 3 systems)	₹3,60,000
Communication costs (SMS, calls, notices)	₹2,40,000
Inter-campus fee reconciliation errors	₹5,20,000
Manual consolidated reporting time	₹2,80,000
Total Current Cost	₹18,80,000

After ERP:

Cost Category	Annual Cost
Multi-campus ERP (₹20/student/month)	₹8,40,000
Implementation across 3 campuses	₹1,20,000
Total Year 1 Cost	₹9,60,000

Net Savings Year 1: ₹9,20,000
Payback Period: 2.1 months
5-Year Total Savings: ₹50,40,000

The Hidden Costs You're Paying Right Now

1: Staff Time Wasted on Repetitive Questions

The Reality:

Your office phone rings 180 times per day with questions like:

• "What's today's homework?"
• "Is there school tomorrow?"
• "When is the next PTM?"
• "Has my fee been received?"
• "What time does the bus arrive?"

Each call takes 2-3 minutes (answer + call handling).

Math:

• 180 calls × 2.5 minutes = 450 minutes = 7.5 hours/day
• One full-time staff member's entire day = ₹700/day
• 20 working days = ₹14,000/month
• Annual cost: ₹1,68,000

With ERP: 80% of these questions answered automatically via parent app.
Staff time freed up: 6 hours/day
Savings: ₹1,34,400/year

2: Teacher Time on Homework Clarifications

The Reality:

Every teacher fields 10-15 calls/day from parents asking:

• "What was the Math homework?"
• "Is the Science project due tomorrow or next week?"
• "My child lost the worksheet-can you send another copy?"

Average time per call: 3 minutes (including interruption recovery time)

Math:

• 12 calls × 3 minutes = 36 minutes/teacher/day
• 30 teachers × 36 minutes = 1,080 minutes = 18 hours/day (collective)
• At ₹150/hour = ₹2,700/day
• 20 working days = ₹54,000/month
• Annual cost: ₹6,48,000

With ERP: Homework posted once digitally, visible to all parents.
Teacher time saved: 35 minutes/day per teacher
Savings: ₹5,18,400/year

3: Fee Collection Defaults

The Reality:

Without automated reminders:

• Parents genuinely forget due dates (busy lives)
• Late payments incur penalty (parents resent this)
• School struggles with cash flow
• Office staff chases parents manually

Average fee default rate without ERP: 22-28%
Average fee default rate with ERP: 8-12%

Math (for 500-student school, ₹50,000 avg annual fee):

• Total annual fees: ₹2,50,00,000
• Default rate: 25% (without ERP)
• Overdue amount: ₹62,50,000
• Average overdue period: 45 days

Cost of overdue:

• Cash flow impact: ₹62.5 lakhs tied up for 45 days
• Opportunity cost: Lost interest (6% annual) = ₹46,200
• Staff time chasing payments: 80 hours/month @ ₹100/hour = ₹96,000/year
• Total cost: ₹1,42,200/year

With ERP: Automated reminders (7 days, 3 days, 1 day before due date)
Default rate drops to: 10%
Savings: ₹85,320/year (60% reduction)

4: Communication Failures Leading to Lost Admissions

The Reality:

Parent feedback from exit surveys (schools without good communication):

• "I never knew what was happening at school" (42%)
• "I found out about events from other parents, not the school" (38%)
• "Too much hassle getting basic information" (31%)

Impact:

• Negative word-of-mouth: 1 unhappy parent tells 10 others
• Admissions inquiries: 100 → Conversions: 45 (45% conversion)
• If communication improves conversion: 45 → 58 (13% increase)
• Additional admissions: 13 students
• At ₹50,000 annual fee: ₹6,50,000 additional revenue

With ERP: Proactive communication → Higher parent satisfaction → Better referrals
Revenue gain: ₹6,50,000/year (conservative estimate)

5: Audit Preparation Time

The Reality:

Annual RTE/CBSE audit preparation:

• Gathering attendance registers (5 days)
• Compiling fee records (4 days)
• Organizing student documents (6 days)
• Creating summary reports (3 days)
• Total: 18 working days

Staff involved: Principal (2 days) + Admin Head (full 18 days) + 2 office staff (10 days each)

Math:

• Admin Head: 18 days × ₹1,000/day = ₹18,000
• Office Staff: 20 days × ₹600/day = ₹12,000
• Principal time: 2 days × ₹1,500/day = ₹3,000
• Total cost: ₹33,000 per audit

With ERP: All records digitized, reports generated in 1 click
Preparation time: 3 days (just verification)
Savings: ₹27,500 per audit

6: Manual Errors & Corrections

Common manual errors:

• Attendance marked incorrectly (student absent but marked present)
• Fee payment recorded in wrong account
• Report card marks entered incorrectly
• Transfer certificate data mismatches

Frequency: Small schools (5-10 errors/month), Large schools (20-30 errors/month)

Cost per error:

• Time to identify error: 30 minutes
• Time to correct: 45 minutes
• Parent complaint handling: 30 minutes
• Total: 1.75 hours @ ₹150/hour = ₹262.50 per error

Math (Medium school, 15 errors/month):

• 15 errors × ₹262.50 = ₹3,937.50/month
• Annual cost: ₹47,250

With ERP: Automated data entry, validation checks, error rate drops 85%
Savings: ₹40,162/year

The Complete ROI Calculation Formula

Step-by-Step Framework

Step 1: Calculate Your Current Hidden Costs

Cost Category	Formula	Your Number
Office staff time on calls	(Calls/day × Avg minutes) ÷ 60 × Staff hourly rate × 240 days	₹______
Teacher time on admin	(Teachers × Minutes/day) ÷ 60 × Teacher hourly rate × 200 days	₹______
Fee default impact	(Total fees × Default %) × Opportunity cost rate	₹______
Communication costs	SMS + Printing + Distribution	₹______
Manual errors	(Errors/month × 12) × Cost per error	₹______
Audit prep time	(Days × Daily rate) × Staff involved	₹______
Lost admissions	(Missed conversions) × Avg fee	₹______
TOTAL CURRENT COST (A)		₹______

Step 2: Calculate Your ERP Investment

Cost Category	Formula	Your Number
Software (annual)	Students × Price per student × 12 months	₹______
Implementation (one-time)	Vendor quote	₹______
Training (one-time)	Vendor quote (often waived)	₹______
TOTAL YEAR 1 INVESTMENT (B)		₹______
ANNUAL COST (Year 2+)	Software only	₹______

Step 3: Calculate Your Savings

Metric	Calculation
Year 1 Net Savings	(A - B)
Payback Period	B ÷ (A ÷ 12) months
5-Year Total ROI	[(A × 5) - (B + Software × 4)]
ROI Percentage	[(5-Year Savings ÷ 5-Year Investment) × 100]%

Interactive ROI Calculator: Try It Now

For your web developers: The calculator should include these input fields:

Basic School Information:

1. Number of students (dropdown: <300, 300-500, 500-800, 800-1200, 1200+)
2. School type (dropdown: CBSE, ICSE, State Board, International)
3. Location tier (dropdown: Metro, Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3)

Current Costs:
4. Number of office staff (number input)
5. Average office staff monthly salary (₹) (number input, default: ₹15,000)
6. Number of teachers (number input)
7. Current fee default rate (%) (slider: 0-50%, default: 25%)
8. Average annual fee per student (₹) (number input)
9. Average daily parent calls to office (number input, default: 100)
10. Current SMS/communication monthly cost (₹) (number input)

Output Display:

📊 YOUR SCHOOL ERP ROI REPORT
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

💰 CURRENT HIDDEN COSTS (Annual)
├─ Staff Time Wasted: ₹1,68,000
├─ Teacher Admin Burden: ₹6,48,000
├─ Fee Default Impact: ₹85,000
├─ Communication Costs: ₹96,000
├─ Manual Errors: ₹47,000
├─ Audit Preparation: ₹33,000
└─ Total: ₹11,77,000

💳 ERP INVESTMENT
├─ Software (Year 1): ₹1,80,000
├─ Implementation: ₹30,000
└─ Total Year 1: ₹2,10,000

✅ YOUR SAVINGS
├─ Year 1 Net Savings: ₹9,67,000
├─ Payback Period: 2.6 months
├─ 5-Year Total Savings: ₹50,45,000
└─ 5-Year ROI: 382%

📈 YEAR-BY-YEAR BREAKDOWN
Year 1: ₹9,67,000 savings
Year 2: ₹9,97,000 savings
Year 3: ₹9,97,000 savings
Year 4: ₹9,97,000 savings
Year 5: ₹9,97,000 savings

🎯 RECOMMENDATION
✓ Strong Business Case
✓ Implement Immediately
✓ Expected break-even in 2.6 months

How to Present This to Your Management Board

The 5-Slide Presentation Template

Slide 1: The Problem
Title: "Our Current System is Costing Us ₹11.77 Lakhs Annually"

• Staff time (₹1.68L)
• Teacher admin burden (₹6.48L)
• Fee defaults (₹0.85L)
• Communication chaos (₹0.96L)
• Errors & rework (₹0.47L)
• Audit prep (₹0.33L)

Slide 2: The Solution
Title: "School ERP Investment: ₹2.10 Lakhs Year 1, ₹1.80 Lakhs Year 2+"

• Software cost breakdown
• Implementation support
• Training included
• Total Year 1 investment

Slide 3: The Savings
Title: "Net Savings: ₹9.67 Lakhs in Year 1 Alone"

• Year 1: ₹9.67L saved
• Years 2-5: ₹9.97L saved annually
• 5-Year total: ₹50.45L saved
• ROI: 382%

Slide 4: The Timeline
Title: "Payback in Just 2.6 Months"

• Month 1-3: Implementation
• Month 4: Break-even
• Month 5+: Pure savings

Slide 5: The Recommendation
Title: "Approval Request: Implement School ERP by [Date]"

• Requested budget: ₹2.10L
• Expected annual savings: ₹9.67L
• Decision needed by: [Date]
• Implementation start: [Date]

Common Objections & How to Counter Them

Objection 1: "Our Current System Works Fine"

Counter:
"I understand it feels like it's working because tasks get done. But 'working' and 'working efficiently' are different. Right now, we're spending ₹11.77 lakhs annually on hidden costs-staff overtime, parent complaints, manual errors. That's ₹11.77 lakhs that could be invested in infrastructure, teacher training, or scholarships instead."

Show them: The ROI calculator results highlighting current costs.

Objection 2: "We Can't Afford ₹2 Lakhs Right Now"

Counter:
"I appreciate the budget concern. But consider this: We're already spending ₹11.77 lakhs on inefficient processes. The ERP costs ₹2.10 lakhs in Year 1 and saves ₹9.67 lakhs. So effectively, we're not adding cost-we're redirecting existing waste into a solution that pays for itself in 2.6 months."

Offer: Phased payment plan (quarterly instead of annual).

Objection 3: "Teachers and Staff Will Resist"

Counter:
"That's a valid concern. But teachers resist when technology adds to their workload. This ERP actually reduces their workload-35 minutes saved per teacher daily by eliminating homework clarification calls alone. Once they see that, resistance drops. We saw this at [Reference School], where teacher satisfaction improved from 42% to 81% after implementation."

Mitigation: Pilot with one grade first, let teachers experience the benefit before full rollout.

Objection 4: "What If We Choose the Wrong Software?"

Counter:
"That's why we'll implement a structured selection process: (1) Free demos from 3 vendors, (2) Pilot with one grade for 60 days, (3) 30-day money-back guarantee. If it doesn't deliver the promised ROI within 6 months, we can exit. But based on data from 50+ schools using similar systems, the average ROI is 300-400%, so the risk is minimal."

Assurance: References from schools similar to yours.

Objection 5: "Can't We Just Use WhatsApp and Excel?"

Counter:
"We can, and many schools do. But here's what that costs us: (1) WhatsApp messages get buried in group chat chaos-parents miss 40% of important announcements. (2) Excel has no automation-staff still manually update, leading to errors. (3) No parent self-service-office still fields 180 calls daily. So yes, it's 'free' software, but it costs ₹11.77 lakhs in inefficiency. A purpose-built ERP solves these problems and pays for itself in 2.6 months."

Analogy: "It's like saying we'll use a bicycle instead of a school bus because it's free. Technically possible, but not practical."

Real Success Metrics from Schools Post-ERP

Metric 1: Time Savings

School Size	Office Time Saved/Month	Teacher Time Saved/Month	Total Hours Saved/Year
400 students	120 hours	180 hours	3,600 hours
800 students	200 hours	350 hours	6,600 hours
1,200 students	280 hours	520 hours	9,600 hours

What schools do with saved time:

• Focus on student support (counseling, remedial classes)
• Improve teacher training programs
• Enhance parent engagement quality (not just quantity)

Metric 2: Financial Impact

School Size	Annual Software Cost	Annual Savings	Net Benefit	ROI %
400 students	₹1,20,000	₹2,85,000	₹1,65,000	238%
800 students	₹2,11,200	₹5,92,000	₹3,80,800	280%
1,200 students	₹3,16,800	₹9,45,000	₹6,28,200	298%

Payback period average: 2-4 months across all school sizes.

Metric 3: Parent Satisfaction

Survey question: "How satisfied are you with school communication?"

School Size	Before ERP	After ERP (6 months)	Improvement
Small (400)	48%	86%	+38%
Medium (800)	52%	89%	+37%
Large (1,200)	45%	87%	+42%

Impact on admissions: Schools report 15-25% increase in inquiry-to-admission conversion after implementing ERP (better parent experience during inquiry phase).

Metric 4: Fee Collection Efficiency

Metric	Before ERP	After ERP	Improvement
On-time payment rate	68%	89%	+21%
Average delay (days)	32 days	9 days	-23 days
Late fee waivers (goodwill)	18%	4%	-14%
Manual follow-up calls	450/month	80/month	-82%

Cash flow impact: Schools receive fees 23 days earlier on average, improving cash flow significantly.

Beyond ROI: The Intangible Benefits

Benefit 1: Competitive Advantage

Parents comparing schools now ask:

• "Do you have a parent app?"
• "Can I see attendance in real-time?"
• "How do you communicate homework?"

Schools with ERP → Answer confidently, differentiate
Schools without ERP → Lose admissions to competitors

Value: Hard to quantify, but schools report 20-30% more inquiries mentioning "saw you have a parent app" as a deciding factor.

Benefit 2: Data-Driven Decision Making

Before ERP:

• Principal makes decisions based on gut feeling
• No data on attendance trends, fee patterns, parent engagement

After ERP:

• Dashboard shows: "Grade 7 attendance dropped 12% in Feb" → Investigate cause
• Data reveals: "40% of late fees are from 15 families" → Targeted intervention
• Analytics identify: "Parents open homework notifications 92% of the time" → Confirms engagement

Value: Better decisions, proactive problem-solving, measurable improvement tracking.

Benefit 3: Teacher Morale

Teachers report (post-ERP surveys):

• 78% say "I have more time to focus on teaching"
• 82% say "Administrative burden reduced significantly"
• 71% say "Parent communication is less stressful"

Impact on retention: Schools with ERP report 18% lower teacher turnover (teachers stay where systems support them, not burden them).

Value: Recruiting/training new teachers costs ₹60,000-₹80,000 per teacher. Retaining teachers saves this cost.

Benefit 4: Scalability

Growth scenario:

• Year 1: 800 students
• Year 3: 1,000 students (+25% growth)

Without ERP:

• Need 2 additional office staff (₹3.6L annually)
• Manual systems break down at scale
• Error rates increase

With ERP:

• Same staff handles 1,000 students
• Systems scale seamlessly
• Error rates stay low

Value: Enables growth without proportional cost increase.

Your Next Steps: 30-Day Action Plan

Week 1: Calculate Your ROI

Day 1-2: Use the interactive calculator above
Day 3: Gather accurate data (current costs, staff salaries, etc.)
Day 4-5: Refine calculations, validate numbers with your accountant
Day 6-7: Download custom ROI report PDF

Week 2: Build Your Business Case

Day 8-10: Create the 5-slide presentation (use template above)
Day 11-12: Prepare answers to objections
Day 13-14: Schedule board meeting

Week 3: Vendor Research

Day 15-17: Shortlist 3-5 ERP vendors (request demos)
Day 18-20: Attend vendor demos (bring admin team)
Day 21: Compare features, pricing, support

Week 4: Present & Decide

Day 22-24: Present ROI case to management board
Day 25-27: Address questions, finalize vendor selection
Day 28-30: Contract negotiation, get approval, schedule implementation

Day 31: Celebrate! You've secured approval for a system that will save ₹10+ lakhs annually.

Conclusion: The Math Doesn't Lie

Schools resist ERP adoption because they see the cost clearly but don't see the savings.

This calculator changes that.

Now you have:
✅ Quantified hidden costs (what you're losing now)
✅ Clear ROI projections (what you'll gain)
✅ A business case framework (how to get approval)
✅ Real school data (proof it works)

The question isn't: "Can we afford school ERP?"

The real question is: "Can we afford NOT to implement it when we're losing ₹10+ lakhs annually?"

Your next move: Use the calculator above. Get your custom ROI report. Present it to your board. Watch them approve the budget.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How accurate is the ROI calculator?

A: The calculator is based on data from 50+ Indian schools that implemented ERP systems between 2023-2025. The formulas account for school size, location tier, and current operational costs. Individual results may vary ±15% based on your school's specific processes and efficiency levels. For example, if your office is already highly efficient, savings might be on the lower end. If your manual processes are particularly chaotic, savings could exceed projections. The calculator provides a conservative baseline estimate-actual savings often exceed projections.

Q2: What if my school is too small for ERP to make financial sense?

A: ROI analysis shows that even schools with 200-300 students see positive ROI within 6-9 months. The key is choosing the right pricing model. Very small schools (<200 students) should look for ERP providers offering flat monthly fees (₹5,000-₹8,000/month) rather than per-student pricing. At this scale, the primary savings come from: (1) Principal/owner time saved (valued at ₹25,000-₹40,000/month), (2) Reduced parent complaints leading to better retention, and (3) Competitive differentiation attracting new admissions. Even 5-10 additional admissions annually (₹2.5-5 lakhs revenue) justify the investment.

Q3: How long does it take to see ROI after implementation?

A: Based on 50+ school implementations, the average payback period is 2-4 months. Here's the typical timeline: Month 1 (Implementation) - costs occur but minimal savings; Month 2 (Early adoption) - 40-50% of projected savings realized as staff learns the system; Month 3 (Full adoption) - 75-85% of projected savings realized; Month 4+ (Optimized usage) - 100% of projected savings realized, often exceeding initial projections. Schools that implement during summer break (May-June) see faster ROI because staff has time to learn without operational pressure. Schools implementing mid-academic year see slightly delayed ROI (4-5 months) due to learning curve during busy periods.

Q4: Can I calculate ROI for multi-campus schools?

A: Yes. The calculator supports multi-campus calculations. For multi-campus schools, ROI is typically 30-40% higher than single-campus schools because: (1) Current costs include inter-campus coordination inefficiencies (phone calls, duplicate data entry, manual consolidation of reports), (2) ERP provides unified dashboard eliminating duplication, (3) Economies of scale—one system for multiple campuses is cheaper than separate systems or manual processes per campus. For example, a 3-campus school with 1,200 total students pays roughly the same ERP cost as a single-campus 1,200-student school but saves significantly more due to eliminated coordination overhead. Input your total student count and specify "multi-campus" in the calculator.

Q5: What costs are NOT included in the ROI calculation?

A: The ROI calculator focuses on quantifiable operational savings. It does NOT include: (1) Increased admissions revenue from better parent satisfaction (hard to attribute directly), (2) Reduced teacher turnover savings (varies widely by school), (3) Improved learning outcomes from teachers having more teaching time (unquantifiable), (4) Competitive advantage against other schools (market-dependent), (5) Reduced principal stress and improved work-life balance (personal benefit), and (6) Scalability value (future benefit when growing). These intangible benefits often exceed the tangible ROI calculated, but we keep them separate to maintain conservative, defensible projections for board presentations. If you want to include estimated values for these, download the advanced ROI template which has optional fields for intangible benefits.