NPV or RIP, Pick the Right Project or Pay for It Later

Capital budgeting is not just a finance department exercise. It is the difference between strategic growth and expensive mistakes. Whether you're helping a client invest in new equipment or advising your CEO on a major project, your ability to assess long-term investments can make or break the outcome. This article cuts through the noise and explains, in plain language, how to use techniques like NPV, IRR, and payback period the way they were meant to be used, so you can make decisions with confidence and avoid the kind of regrets that show up in your cash flow.