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If you’re thinking about starting your own business, you first need to think about how much it’s going to cost to get started. Start with a list of the initial expenses you may incur, such as legal consultation, marketing and design expenses, printing costs, insurance, etc. Then consider assets you’ll need, like inventory, furniture, building costs, etc. Verify the estimated amounts entered and click “Get Results as PDF” to create a saveable, printable copy of this worksheet.

If you’re thinking about starting your own business, you first need to think about how much it’s going to cost to get started. Start with a list of the initial expenses you may incur, such as legal consultation, marketing and design expenses, printing costs, insurance, etc. Then consider assets you’ll need, like inventory, furniture, building costs, etc. Enter your estimated amounts in the spaces provided (err on the high side) and click “Calculate Results” to get an idea of how much you might need.

This worksheet is provided as a comparison and/or estimator tool only and is not intended as legal, tax or investment advice. Your use of this worksheet is entirely your own risk. Consult your tax, legal or investment advisor for specific advice.

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Small Business Start-up Costs

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