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Enter your estimated startup costs across categories like legal fees, equipment, marketing, inventory, rent, insurance, and technology to get your total startup budget, monthly burn rate, and cash runway.

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Estimate your total startup costs, monthly burn rate, and cash runway by category.

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What are typical startup costs for a small business?

Typical startup costs range from $3,000 for a simple online business to $100,000+ for a brick-and-mortar store. Common categories include legal fees ($500-$5,000), equipment ($2,000-$50,000), marketing ($1,000-$10,000), and working capital reserves (3-6 months of expenses).

How do I calculate my startup burn rate?

Burn rate is the monthly cash you spend minus revenue. If your monthly expenses are $10,000 and revenue is $3,000, your burn rate is $7,000/month. Divide your total capital by burn rate to get runway in months.

What costs do first-time founders often overlook?

Commonly overlooked costs include business insurance, professional services (accountant, lawyer), software subscriptions, permits and licenses, security deposits, and working capital reserves to cover the first 3-6 months before revenue stabilizes.

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