Show Me The Money!
The title of this article is not just the newest TV show staring William Shatner, or a great line from a Tom Cruise movie. These four words should be the motto of small business owners everywhere. Without money, your business has very little chance of succeeding. This statement can be taken several ways.
First and foremost, is finding financing for your business idea. Each business owner has to decide where to find financing. The obvious choices include banks, finance companies, money brokers, etc. Another place to look for funding is friends and family members. But, that is not what this article is really about.
Second, is to price the items in your business so that it insures that your business endeavor is a success. You want your prices to be in line with your competition. Price is usually a consideration with most people. However, you do not have to have lower prices on every item; you must, however, be in the same ballpark with the competition. There are other items that customers consider when purchasing an item from you, but price is the main one.
And finally, the reason for this article is startup costs.
What are start-up costs? Start-up costs, as the name implies, include all the expenses that you have during the process of opening your business. Simple enough. But many times, entrepreneurs underestimate the amount that it will take to open the doors. Each business start-up costs varies depending on the type of business that you plan to open.
Many of the costs associated with opening a business are obvious, however, I will list many of them so that when you are planning your budget, it may refresh your memory.
- Location for your business. Of course, this is the most obvious. Initial maintenance problems or remodeling should considered a start-up cost.
- Advertising is often overlooked or underestimated. You should check with various media about prices to advertise. This can be a major expense. Having a sign made for your building is also necessary for your business.
- Insurance is a necessary evil. Do not open the doors without it.
- Office equipment such as computer, printer, scanner, copier, fax, adding machine, calculators, filing cabinet, desk, and a bookcase are all necessary in an office.
- Office supplies are also overlooked; these include paper, pens, computer disks, notebooks, file folders, tape, stapler, and so on.
- Business licenses are required and should not be forgotten although the cost is usually minimal.
- Utilities such as electricity, water, and phone; also an internet connection and mobile phone should be considered.
One business owner that I know said about start-up costs you should add up everything that you think it will cost to get open and then at least double it, and you will be close to what it costs. The lesson here is do not underestimate your initial expenses. It costs more than you think.
Paul Taylor is a business owner that helps other business owners and entrepreneurs locate wholesale distributors and dropshippers. Visit his website http://www.WholesaleMap.com for information about wholesale sources or opening a business.
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