A business analyst can accommodate the desires of stakeholders and compile them in a vision and mission that aims to achieve profitability. Their responsibilities include a complete understanding of the business value of the technology being requested, including asking these questions:

	How it will differ from its competitors?
	Is there a need in the market place?
	Does it have the functionality required?
	Is there a fast return on investment?

The Business Analyst gathers and documents requirements in a format that is appropriate for the technical developers. They provide the process, questions and best practices to efficiently gather the information needed from the business users for successful development of projects.