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How to invest wisely – 4 key guidelines

By Doug Adams

Now that you have funding, how can you make sure that your project lives up to the promise that got it funded in the first place? Hundreds of broadband projects are being funded in 2010 – be it from Stimulus or some other funding source – but how many will truly become a community asset that drives economic and social benefits?

 Key to making sure your project will have a return on investment with quantifiable outcomes starts with these four guidelines:

  • Don't focus on engineering: it's all about awareness and adoption;
  • Use data to drive decisions before, during, and after the project;
  • Create a "platform for innovation": investing in broadband is NOT just about the financials;
  • Frame the benefits, measure them, and promote.
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