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Overview
Determing a Budget
The Client and the Master Budget
Constructing the Budget
The Treatment
The Outline Budget
Budget & Planning Considerations
Completing the Project within Budget
Financial Control & Reporting
Potential Overspend
The Accountant
Contracts
Insurance
Links
Exercises
   
Introduction

Here you will find practical information and advice about the structure and operation of media and design companies to support your course work. The material allows self-guided learning and contains reference material and formative assessment materials such as interactive exercises.

Throughout the Budgeting Resources a number of icons will be used.

Quiz Icon This icon represents an interactive quiz designed to test your knowledge

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to be submitted for assessment.

Five Media Professionals, working in different areas and at different stages of their careers have contributed to this resource. They have shared their experiences with regard to a range of topics. It is hoped that you will gain insight and inspiration from their experiences.

Richard Higgs
Managing and Creative Director of Big Squid in Bristol

Richard Higgs

Barbara Russell
Department Programme Manager at Meridian Broadcasting

Barbara Russell

Martin Morrall
Marketing and Commercial Affairs Director for Meridian Broadcasting

Martin Morrall

Melanie Leach
Director of Broadcast Development at Twofour Productions Ltd in Plymouth

Melanie Leach

Roger Laughton
Head of Bournemouth Media School

Roger Laughton