"Don't focus too much on the intangible benefits of your issue," the mailing said.

What are the tangible and intangible benefits of paying more to stay?

The captain knew exactly the tangible and intangible benefits this program would bring the Enterprise.

But there is one intangible benefit for lawyers in such cases - publicity.

In the longer run, the intangible benefits loom very large indeed.

"Think in terms of entirely new transportation products that give consumers the intangible benefits they want," he said.

There is also a significant intangible benefit to the move.

And you may enjoy intangible benefits, like a stronger sense of community.

He couldn't say that it had made a difference on the field but was convinced of its intangible benefits.

"If you have someone leave your office and say 'wow,' that is an intangible benefit."