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How can I calculate the minimum acceptable profit to start a software project? knowing that I will use personal finance to finance this project

<p>this is where we should find NPV (Net Present Value) value,</p> <p>to calculate NPV you should do the following</p> <p><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/math/9/0/9/9099baa737d6b5ceb3704c0ff06be954.png" alt="\\mathrm{PV} = \\sum_{n=0}^{N} \\frac{C_n}{(1+r)^{n}} =0" /></p> <p>N=number of years project will last</p> <p>r= profit rate of personal loan</p> <p>Cn= installment amount that the project buyer will pay per year</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>if the Value is &gt;0 then you will gain profit.</strong></p>

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Question added by Mahmoud Elkholy , Head Of IT , Union National Bank (ADCB)
Date Posted: 2014/10/16
Muhammad abuzar shariq Abuzar shariq
by Muhammad abuzar shariq Abuzar shariq , osp engineer , datasad al saudia

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amr zakaria
by amr zakaria , project manger , AL-YAMAMA GROUP

 good analysis of theBOQ recognizes its fair profit value 

Fares Al Akhras
by Fares Al Akhras , Business owner / Projects Manager , UTSE Inc.

Calculate the total cost of the project then add40%, this amount will cover your margin and your risks. This is the standard followed in software development project all around the world. 

ameen shanib urothodi
by ameen shanib urothodi , Department manager , H&M

U just calculate the cost of your finance snd make break even point to understand the minimum required marjin so can find the minimum profit u can charge