Startup Cost Calculator Guide
Startup Costs
Totals initial expenses (legal, licenses, equipment, marketing, working capital) to estimate funds needed to launch.
Categories
- Formation and licensing
- Equipment and inventory
- Marketing and website
- Initial payroll and reserves
Example
Summing line items gives total funds needed; compare to available capital to find financing gap.
FAQs
Contingency?
Add 10–20% buffer for unknowns.
Capital sources?
Savings, loans, grants, or investors.