* Tell them how much money and how much time it saves. * Where possible convert time into money. * If it costs a lot of money, tell them how long it will take

* Tell them how much money and how much time it saves. * Where possible convert time into money. * If it costs a lot of money, tell them how long it will take to recoup the investment. * Give numbers. * It is possible that your boss does not control the purse strings - so when you give your numbers make sure it's in a format that they can forward to their boss with few changes