Budgets never work out exactly – some things cost more, occasionally less than you think. If you can convince those who are providing the money, try to build in an extra 5% for “unforeseen expenditure” Budgets never work out exactly; you need to be flexible, perhaps saving in one area to cover extra costs in another If you are over budget, don’t try to hide the facts – present the problem as clearly as you can to those in charge Build in a financial review into every progress review meeting.
