One-Time Start-Up Costs:
EXPENSE & DESCRIPTION
COST ($)
Acquisition of Office Space: cost required to build or purchase space or rental deposit to be paid
Office Equipment: computer equipment, printers, fax machines, telephones and telephone system,
copier machines, and other equipment needed to operate your business
Production Equipment: machinery and other equipment required to produce your product
Office Furniture: desks, file cabinets, bookcases, chairs, tables, shelves, counters, cabinets
Transportation and Installation of Equipment: shipping costs for furniture and equipment, IT
specialists to install hardware or set up phone system
Decorating or Renovating: any renovation or remodeling needed on the space before opening
Signs: signs needed for outside office, on doors, walls, or otherwise
Security: either a security system or hired security service if not provided by building
Initial Product Inventory: costs required to stock initial inventory, including material and production
costs, until revenues pay for additional inventory
Insurance: premium required to pay before opening business for property and other insurance
Advertising: initial advertising done prior to business opening.
Custom Supplies: printed letterhead and business cards with company name/logo
Utilities: security deposits or installation fees for utilities and other services
Professional Fees: Up front fees to legal, financial and other professionals
Business Licenses and Permits: fees determined by city/state for doing business
General Office Supplies: paper, pens, staplers, binders, paper clips, etc.
Services: fees for services such as cleaning
Other: additional costs not on this list
TOTAL START-UP COSTS
Recurring Monthly Costs:
MONTHLY EXPENSE
COST ($)
Employee Wages
Payroll Taxes
Health Insurance
Workman's Compensation Insurance
Monthly Rent or Mortgage
Security Fees
Business Insurance
Replenishing Office Suppl