LCMER lIMC-- liThe last time we tried to make improvements we spent lots of money and it didn't work out." The Orpheum Theater; part of the Vancouver Civic Theaters. Above (this page and opposite) are sound system diagrams, courtesy Engineering Harmonics Inc. Hopefully, a well-written business plan encourages decisionmakers to "buy into" the idea. Acomprehensive plan for audio systems projects should include: 1. Statement of the current situation (the problem or the opportunity) 2. Objectives (or Benefits) statement 3. Strategy 4. Cost estimate 5. Cost/benefit analysis 6. Schedule. If management is convinced tllat tlle improvements to tlle audio S)'stems would make a facility more competitive, tlley must 32 s U ~I MER I 9 9 9 TZ>&T also be convinced tllat if tlley spend money tlley will indeed see a noticeable inlprovement. nfortunately tlle world of audio is one of broken dreams: "The last time we tried to make improvements we spent lots of money and it didn't work out." For this reason, any audio business plan should demonstrate that the implementation is well thought out. The Statement of Current Situation should position the initiative. It should talk about the past, the present and the future and prOVide any supporting historical and background info!' mation that is relevant. It should comment on how this will improve the future. For example: