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Historic scenarios let you model expansion deals by showing value already realized from an existing contract alongside the future value from a new investment. This comparison helps buyers see the full picture—what you’ve already delivered and what’s possible with expansion. This recipe walks you through creating an expansion business case with historic and future scenarios, adding use cases and investments to each, and reviewing the comparison.
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Create an expansion business case

Start by creating a new business case for your expansion opportunity.
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Add a historic scenario

Create a historic scenario to represent the existing contract period.
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Add use cases to the historic scenario

Add use cases that show value already realized from the existing contract.
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Add use cases to the future scenario

Add use cases that show potential value from the expansion.
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Add investment to historic scenario

Add fees that reflect the existing contract value.
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Add investment to future scenario

Add fees that reflect the new expansion investment.
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Review scenario comparison

Use the scenarios comparison tab to see the side-by-side view.

Create an expansion business case

Start by creating a new business case for your expansion opportunity. This follows the same process as creating any business case.
  1. Navigate to your opportunity
  2. Click Create business case
Creating an expansion business case

Add a historic scenario

Once your business case is created, you’ll need to configure the historic scenario to represent your existing contract period.
  1. Navigate to the Scenarios tab in your business case
  2. Click on the historic scenario to open it
Opening the scenarios tab
  1. Click Create Historic Scenario or configure the existing one
Creating a historic scenario

Configure the historic scenario

Set the time period for your historic scenario to match your existing contract.
  1. Set the Start Date to when the original contract began
  2. Set the End Date to when the original contract ends (or when the expansion begins)
  3. Rename the scenario to something clear and descriptive (e.g., “Current Contract - Year 1” or “Existing Agreement”)
Configuring the historic scenario
Rename both scenarios to make it crystal clear which is which. Use descriptive names like “Current Contract” for the historic scenario and “Expansion - Year 2” for the future scenario. Clear naming helps buyers understand the comparison at a glance.
The historic scenario duration should match your existing contract period. This ensures accurate comparison with the future expansion scenario.

Add use cases to the historic scenario

Add use cases that represent value already realized from the existing contract. These show what you’ve delivered so far.
  1. With the historic scenario selected, navigate to the Calculation tab
  2. Click Add Use Case or select from your value framework
  3. Choose use cases that reflect value already delivered
Adding a use case to historic scenario Configure the use case inputs with values that reflect what’s been achieved during the historic period. These should represent realized value, not projections. Viewing the historic scenario with use case
Historic scenario use cases should reflect actual, realized value. Use data from customer success reports, value tracking, or other sources that show what’s been delivered.

Add use cases to the future scenario

Now add use cases to the future scenario that show potential value from the expansion. These represent the additional value the buyer will realize.
  1. Switch to the Future scenario tab
  2. Rename the future scenario to something descriptive (e.g., “Expansion - Year 2” or “Proposed Expansion”)
  3. Navigate to the Calculation tab
  4. Click Add Use Case and select from your value framework
  5. Choose use cases that represent additional value from the expansion
Adding a use case to the future scenario Configure these use cases with inputs that reflect the expansion opportunity. These can be projections based on the expansion scope, new features, or increased usage.
Future scenario use cases can include both continuation of existing value and new value from expansion features or increased scale.

Add investment to historic scenario

Add the investment (fees) that reflect the existing contract value. This shows what the buyer has already paid.
  1. Switch back to the Historic scenario
  2. Navigate to the Investment tab
  3. Click Add Fee
  4. Enter the fees from the existing contract:
    • Recurring fees: Monthly or annual fees from the current contract
    • One-time fees: Any setup fees or one-time charges already paid
Adding investment to historic scenario
The historic investment should match the actual contract value. This creates an accurate baseline for comparing ROI between the existing contract and the expansion.

Add investment to future scenario

Add the investment for the expansion to show the new contract value.
  1. Switch to the Future scenario
  2. Navigate to the Investment tab
  3. Click Add Fee
  4. Enter the fees for the expansion:
    • Recurring fees: New monthly or annual fees for the expansion
    • One-time fees: Any setup fees or one-time charges for the expansion
Adding investment to the future scenario
The future investment represents the total contract value including the expansion. This might be the sum of existing plus new fees, or a new total contract value depending on your pricing structure.

Review scenario comparison

Use the scenarios comparison tab to see a side-by-side view of both scenarios. This helps buyers understand the full value story.
  1. Navigate to the Scenarios tab
  2. Click Compare Scenarios or view the comparison view
Viewing scenarios comparison The comparison view shows:
  • Value realized: Total value from the historic scenario (existing contract)
  • Future value: Total value from the future scenario (with expansion)
  • Investment comparison: Existing contract value vs. expansion investment
  • ROI comparison: ROI for each scenario side-by-side
Your expansion business case is complete! The comparison view helps buyers see both what you’ve already delivered and what’s possible with expansion.

Why historic scenarios matter

Historic scenarios are powerful for expansion deals because they:
  • Show proven value: Demonstrate what you’ve already delivered, not just projections
  • Build trust: Buyers see real results before committing to expansion
  • Create context: The comparison makes expansion value more credible
  • Support renewal: Help justify continuing and expanding the relationship
Learn more about scenarios and how they help model different deal structures and time periods.