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[Business Name] Business Startup Costs

FUNDING Estimated Note: Hide this column prior to printing, Create Layout
Investor Funding
Dragon Investment Request 150,000 ← Amount to request from Dragons - should match C75
Total Investment 150,000

COSTS Estimated
Fixed Costs
Advertising for Opening 500 ← Initial advertising push. May include Grand Openings, Open Houses, etc.
Basic Website 0 ← Design and creation of a basic website
Brand Development 0 ← Creation of a Name, Logo and theme
Building Down Payment 0 ← Down payment for the purchase of a building/land
Building Improvements/Remodeling 0 ← Sometimes referred to as Leasehold Improvements
Business Cards/Stationery 76 ← Business cards, letterhead, flyers, brochures, menus, etc.
Business Entity 500 ← Creation of a business entity such as a Partnership, LLC or Corporation.
Business Licenses/Permits 120 ← Sometimes referred to as Leasehold Improvements
Computer Hardware/Software 7,590 ← Computers, printers, back up drives, networking hardware, industry specific software or custom software/database.
Decorating 60 ← Plants, pictures, window treatments, etc.
Internet Setup Deposit 300 ← Basic deposit on internet service and associated hardware
Lease Security Deposit max ← Deposit for lease of a building
Legal/Professional Fees 3,500 ← Legal, accounting, etc.
Machines & Equipment 200 ← Scales, copiers, fax machines, dollies, packing machines, etc. Depends on your business.
Office Furniture/Fixtures 2,282 ← Cubicles, desks, chairs, counters, display cases, storage racks
Operating Cash (Working Capital) 1,000 ← Cash reserve for normal business operations
Point of Sale Hardware/Software 35 ← cash drawers, point of sale software, receipt printers, bar code scanners, credit card machines
Prepaid Insurance 0 ← Certain types of insurance must be prepaid
Public Utilities Deposits 1,000 ← Deposit for public utilities such as water, gas and electricity. Not certain still looking
Reserve for Contingencies 20,000 ← Desired amount of cash to be held in reserve for unforeseen costs and issues
Security System Installation 1,292 ← Purchase and installation of a security system (if needed)
Setup, installation and consulting fees 0 ← Fees for consultants (Business, IT, Marketing) and setup of computers, equipment, etc.
Signage 2,400 ← This would include store front, window, door and street signs.
Starting Inventory 0 ← Inventory required to open your doors
Telephone 59 ← Includes Cell Phones
Tools & Supplies 50 ← Includes office suppliers, cleaning supplies, etc.
Travel 0 ← May include travel to visit suppliers or distributors.
Truck & Vehicle 0 ← Include any equipment or vehicles for any significant warehousing needs (forklifts, dollies, pallet jacks)
Other 1 (specify) 0 ← Include lines items specific to your business.
Other 2 (specify) 0 ← Add new lines above this line
[42] Total Fixed Costs 40,964

Average Monthly Costs


Advertising (print, broadcast and Internet) 250 ← Ongoing advertising and promotion costs
Business Insurance 500 ← Business insurance costs including building, inventory and liability. To calculate the general business insurance and perhaps vehicle insurance, use an online source to
Business Vehicle Insurance 0 ← Insurance for your company vehicles
Employee Salaries and Commissions 4,992 ← Do not forget to include any costs for employee benefits
Equipment Lease Payments 375 ← Payments for equipment that is leased
Inventory, raw materials, parts 120 ← Ongoing purchase of inventory and raw materials to keep your business running - all items that go into the production of the good or service
Health Insurance 0 ← May be for the owners or all employees.
Internet Connection 300 ← Fee for having an internet connection to your building.
Loan and Credit Card Interest & Principal ← Interest and principal payments on any loans or credit cards.
Legal/Accounting Fees 0 ← On going fees for taxes, payroll or other legal issues.
Merchant Account Fees 60 ← Fees for maintaining a merchant account (ability to accept and process credit and debit cards)
Miscellaneous Expenses 0 ← Other miscellaneous costs associated with your business
Mortgage/Rent Payments 6,528 ← Mortgage payments for land or buildings you have purchased real estate lady
Lease Payment 0 ← Lease payment if you are leasing your facilities
Postage/Shipping Costs 0 ← Includes shipping fees as well as packing supplies (boxes, filler, paper, tape)
Security System Monthly Payment 50 ← Monthly fee for maintaining an alarm system.
Supplies 38 ← Any and all supplies including inks, toner, cleaning, paper towels, toilet paper, etc.
Telephone 59 ← Also includes cell phones https://www.xfinity.com
Travel 0 ← Travel such as site visits, sales calls, customer meetings.
Public Utilities 653 ← Water, gas, electricity, telephone
Website Hosting/Maintenance 19 ← Monthly fee for having your website hosted and maintained by a 3rd party
Other 1 (specify) 0 ← Include lines items specific to your business.
Other 2 (specify) 0 ← Add new lines above this line
Total Average Monthly Costs 13,944
x Number of Months 6 ← The minimum number of operating cost you must ask to borrow to get started
Total Monthly Costs 83,664

Total COSTS 124,628

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