City Security Insurance Company (CSIC) has accepted all the work you, as a project manager working for Beta Consulting Group (BCG), have done so far. CSIC has asked you to create a budget for the website project.
CSIC has a budget of $250,000 for this website upgrade but is willing to pay more for the right outcome. You will need to figure out how much BCG will charge to create this website for CSIC. Be sure to break down the costs by each task involved. Remember to consider testing and maintaining the website.
You will also need to create an explanation of your budget to accompany your spreadsheet. CSIC will need to know why you propose the budget items and the costs you are including.
Your budget should contain, at a minimum, the following elements:
- Cost per website element
- Hardware/software
- Labor
- Research and development
- Copyright charges (if any)
Submit your budget in a single 4-5 page document with your rationale for each item in the budget. Use at least 3 sources in your explanation of your budget. Label each section clearly. Make sure your responses are well written, use CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements, and have the proper citation, as needed.