If your idea offers the reasonable prospect of generating more revenue than it will cost to continue in operation, then it could be a winner. This might mean that you will have to make the credible and truthful case that a bit of support now can move you toward a lot of external fun

Project Kaleidoscope Essays by Peter A. Facione, published in Volume IV: What Works, What Matters, What Lasts. Written with faculty and department chairs in mind, this two-part essay is a straight talking, practical guide to gaining financial and leadership support for a project or idea from decision makers at the departmental, school and institutional levels of the typical university or college.