Wide They Do It?

Lee realized that the district could save a lot of money doing it in-house. She convinced her superiors, and a year and a half ago her shop purchased a Hewlett-Packard 2500.

"Any time you can save a district or city money, you should do that," she remarks.

2. How Do I Justify It?

Do your research. Just as Lee did, the key to selling the idea to your superiors rests squarely on the eternal bottom-line. Convince them it will save them money. Then show them lots of facts that support your claim. Furthermore, once you have the machine, remind them how much you're saving.