Business Startup Cost Calculator

Calculate your startup costs so you know how much money you need to get your small business or home business started and run it until it becomes profitable.

Do you have enough money to start the business of your dreams? Use our Business Know-How Start-Up Cost Calculator below to estimate the money you'll need to get your business started and keep it operating in the first few months.

To use the form, fill in the appropriate numbers on the expense items that apply to you. Then click calculate at the bottom of the form.

One-Time Start-Up Costs
1.		Purchase price or downpayment if buying a business
2.		Office furniture
3.		Computer hardware and software
4.		Setup, installation and consulting fees
5.		Business cards and stationery
6.		Decorating and remodeling
7.		Fixtures, counters, equipment & Installation
8.		Starting inventory, raw materials, tools, etc.
9.		Deposits with public utilities
10.		Legal and other professional fees
11.		Business licenses and permits
12.		Advertising and promotion for opening
13.		Signage
14.		Rent & security deposit (often equals 3 months rent)
15.		Operating Cash
16.		Other

		Ongoing Monthly Expenses
17.		Salary of owner-manager (amount you need to pay yourself)
18.		All other salaries, wages, & commissions
19.		Payroll taxes or self-employment tax
20.		Rent
21.		Equipment lease payments
22.		Advertising (print, broadcast and Internet)
23.		Postage & shipping costs
24.		Supplies (inks, toners, labels, paper goods, etc.)
25.		Telephone
26.		Utilities
27.		Internet connection
28.		Website hosting and maintenance
29.		General business insurance
30.		Business vehicle insurance
31.		Health insurance
32.		Interest & principal on loans & credit cards
33.		Inventory, raw materials, parts
34.		Legal and other professional fees
35.		Franchise fee
36.		Miscellaneous

		Calculate Total Start-up Funds
37.		Estimate the number of months needed to find customers and get established