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Let's Be Realistic About Measuring Impact

Harvard Business Review

With a mission to fight poverty in New York City, the foundation puts each of its 200-plus grants through a cost-benefit analysis every year. One of its primary metrics is the expected increase in lifetime earnings of its clients. The MCC's approach is even more complex as it operates on a 20-year time horizon.

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How Freelancers Can Make Sure They Get Paid on Time

Harvard Business Review

This requires due diligence, says Younger. “Mostly it’s a cost-benefit analysis” that involves calculating the amount that’s owed you, your odds of success, and the hassle of hiring — and paying for — a lawyer, says Pearce. It’s not a straightforward decision, however.